Pirelli tires

[tufftom4]

I got the 91 Kawi Voyager here and the po put a new back Pirelli Route66 tire on it and it came with a new same front tire to be installed, anyone have an opinion on these tires since I have never had them. I took it for a ride and it starts and runs awsome but it needs cosmetic work, he also said that he put new progressive springs in, now that being said when I took it for a ride the front end felt like ice cream in the turns that is how I can explain it. I checked the air pressure in the tire and it was good I am wondering if he did something wrong, I don't know alot about the Kawi in terms of working on it and am wondering if someone can help me on the front end issue also.

Tom

[dingy]

I got the 91 Kawi Voyager here and the po put a new back Pirelli Route66 tire on it and it came with a new same front tire to be installed, anyone have an opinion on these tires since I have never had them. I took it for a ride and it starts and runs awsome but it needs cosmetic work, he also said that he put new progressive springs in, now that being said when I took it for a ride the front end felt like ice cream in the turns that is how I can explain it. I checked the air pressure in the tire and it was good I am wondering if he did something wrong, I don't know alot about the Kawi in terms of working on it and am wondering if someone can help me on the front end issue also.

Tom

 

I have a Route 66 on mine. It came on the VMax rim I got last year. It has been fine as far as handling goes. I'm not one that you want to judge mileage on a rear tire by.

 

It wouldn't have been my first choice if I had to buy a tire, but I wanted rim & tire still had little rubber protrusions on it so I am going to use it up. I have an Avon Venom on front & very happy with it.

 

Handling issues are hard to diagnose from a keyboard. Does front end collapse much if you sit on bike with front brake pulled in and rock against handlebars hard? If not, progressives are doing their job.

 

When you say felt bad in turns, do you mean twisty road type pushing the bike hard turn, or a parking lot type turn?

 

Could be many other things cause a 'high speed' mushy feeling. Swing arm bushings loose, steering head bearings could need attention. Pre-load on front & rear axle bearings, or bearings themselves. Air pressure either end. Loose fork brace (Condor may still have great replacement)

 

Gary