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| Author: | Mobius [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 4:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
Hi everyone! First time poster... Paso Noob.... My 1990 906 w/ 44,000 klicks arrives in a little over a week, with a set of half-worn Michelin radials on board. Here it is: http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing ... =265019797 And of course, I am half a universe away in New Zealand and I'm already freaking out about the tyre situation, and will most likely convert to a 17" rear at some point. I feel pretty relaxed about running a 130/70 x 16 on the front of the bike ($299 each! ARGH!) but I can't stand the idea of a horrible 150/80 on the rear. That just wrecks the look of the whole bike in my view. However, I found this tyre: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/ ... C_ID=10010 which is nominally H-rated and is meant for cruiser bikes.... I can't find the specification for the thing though, and want to know if anyone has fitted it - or if it is rated for fitment to a 5" rear wheel like the 906. I need to say that I'm a 44 year old man who hasn't ridden in 20 years, and in NZ we lose our licence at 140 km/h, so it is unlikely I will ever exceed 160 klicks on the Paso. So an H-rated tyre shouldn't be a problem - right? Any advice greatly appreciated. Thanks all. |
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| Author: | randtcastell [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:12 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
this data may help: the bridgestone excedra G722 170/70 R16 - 173mm (6.8 in.) wide, 25.3 in. dia.4.5" rim recommended a better choice may be: the bridgestone exedra G704 180/60 R16 - 175mm (6.9 in.) wide, 24.5 in. dia. 5 in. rim recommended or perhaps this one: the metzler ME880 180/60 R16 - 174mm (6.85 in.) wide, 24.76" dia. 5 in. rim recommended maxi scooter tires may fit, no one has tried yet (?) the avon AM63 Viper Stryke 140/70P R16 - 140 mm (5.5 in.) wide, 23.7 in. dia. 4.5" rim recommended for the front tire, a scooter tire has been fitted with success: the michelin pilot soprt sc 120/70H R16 supossedly the same diameter as an A59 and 120mm wide 3.5" rim recommended i hope this helps. please keep us in the loop regarding your final fitments and good luck! welcome back... best, randy. |
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| Author: | paso750 [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 1:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
| Author: | Fraser [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
Mobius, Looks like you beat me to it!! Had emailed Dave about the 906 but I was too slow in following it up, you were quick enough. It sounds like a great buy, well done. Cheers, Fraser. |
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| Author: | Mobius [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
Hi Fraser, yeah thanks, after chatting to Dave he seemed like a pretty straight up dude (he's 62 years old) - so I sent him $500 to hold it for me pending a PPI - which was done yesterday at H.O.G.E.D Customs in Napier - but I have yet to see the report. I am not anticipating any problems apart from trivial items. The fact he also runs a 900SS seems to indicate a long-time Ducati fan, and these people (like 928 enthusiasts - see below) tend to look after their machines like their own children. G. - yes - I understand exactly what you're saying... However.... the tyre/wheel *profile* is what detracts from the side view, and the size of the brake and swingarm/chain/sprocket do a pretty good job of hiding the wheel at the back. I saw a Paso with a different rear wheel not that long ago - and it took me a few seconds to notice it. It didn't look bad at all IMO. Randy - thanks so much for that detailed information. I will make sure I talk to the distributor before I fit any 16" tyres at all. And when/if I do, I'll make sure to post back. Unfortunately, having not ridden a bike (at all!) since my GSXR400 in 1989 (I have also owned a Ninja 900, GPZ750, XR500, XR250, RD250, and FZ750) I will not have the foggiest idea of how good any tyre is - and given my advanced years, and appreciation of my own mortality, I doubt I will be able to say much about them. All I know is that tyre technology has come a LONG way since I started fitting Michelin radials 23 years ago - so even the most budget tyre today is probably better than the best tyre back then. (It's certainly true of rubber for the 928.) I am still unsure how to proceed in this regard. It does seem to be a real issue, and if I can find some wheels from a Monster (as my buddy has done for his 906) then I may replace both wheels. Alternatively, I understand a set of GSXR wheels works too. My bud's dad is an excellent engineer, and has restored several classic bikes - so he is definitely more than able to do the conversion - so given the real issues with selecting tyres, that is the way I will probably go. I hate making these sorts of decisions: at least with my Porsche 928S the only part not made any more is the "P O R S C H E" sticker which goes on the rear panel. And my car is 28 years old! Parts are also not that expensive, generally, but let's not talk about the labour involved! As I intend to only run the bike during the summer months (and the best of winter days) I can take it off the road for a few weeks to get the wheel switched over... P.S. my avatar is the bike I *really* want. I can ride it like this to protect my powerup. Hehe. |
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| Author: | persempre907 [ Thu Jan 21, 2010 8:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
Welcome on board. I hope you enjoy your Paso and good luck with the tires. Ciao
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| Author: | Colonial Boy [ Sun Jan 24, 2010 5:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bridgestone Excedra G722 OE Rear Tire - 170/70H-16 TL/ ?? |
Hi Mobius. I have just started a topic on the 180/60/16 I fitted - you may be interested. By the way, I'm in Hawkes Bay. Cheers, CB |
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