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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #30 on: December 24, 2014, 11:55:58 PM »
Father Thom really did a number on me..................

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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #31 on: December 25, 2014, 02:17:02 AM »
haha--so good-thanks for that link- I love it. reminds of when I got the first awakenings  as a teenager after reading Mark Twain letters from the earth--heaven is full of millions of harp players--ever enjoyed listening to the harp, how bout millions of harps paying at the same time,,, for eternity...!?
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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #32 on: December 25, 2014, 02:25:35 AM »
Quote from: boo on December 24, 2014, 07:56:58 PM
Tell us about total cost and what you think of your new tires.

Holy Sh##TT- what a difference! ----- new bike. The handling is such a world apart from what it was. The first thing I noticed is the way the bike did NOT want to return to an upright position coming out of a turn. Before, the bike would fight me on a turn. Also, it seems like I can literally feel the 'splat!' on the asphalt - the tires are sticking to the road like a gecko's feet. it is amazing the difference in feel.

cost:
Front tire: Metzeler Feel Free 110/70/16--->$ 76
Rear Tire: Metzeler Feel Free 140/70/16--->$94

Installation:  $79
breakdown----front 30
-------------------rear 40
-------------------disposal fee and tax: 9

They told me at the shop that the original  front was not worth keeping--it was worn in such a way to make it not usable anymore-they suggested that is was not properly balanced to begin with...interesting since they were the factory Maxxis...







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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #33 on: December 25, 2014, 03:27:49 AM »
The factory doesn't even balance them. Their limit is to align the "dot" with the valve stem. It's something at least...

Without an exception, every rider that swaps from OEM tires to something of their own choice has the same response... "It's a new bike".

Ps... Keep the harp music. I'm looking forward to meeting Sid, and Nancy. I have it on good authority Bono will be there as well.
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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #34 on: May 09, 2015, 01:57:50 AM »
After doing some searching if looks like the OEM Maxxis tires are no longer available. Guess I will have to try something else, just don't know what to go with. BTW, original rear is toast at 7200 miles.
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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #35 on: May 09, 2015, 11:21:02 AM »
It seem like most scooter sell so so tire as stock
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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #36 on: May 09, 2015, 02:39:37 PM »
Ended up ordering Avon from here:
http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/
FREE SHIPPING!!
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Re: tire replacement
« Reply #37 on: May 13, 2015, 08:45:47 AM »
I found out that there is no one good tire, people swear buy what there are riding on
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