Rear Tire - Dealership Item Only

[midnightrider54]

The past couple weeks I have been looking for some new tires. When I brought my Roadliner, it came with Dunlop D251's. Front 130/70R 18. Rear 190/60R 17. The front tire I can find anywhere. No matter if it's Dunlop, Avon or what. The rear tire I can not fine. I am told that I have to buy it thru a Yamaha Dealership.

 

Why is this?

[Tom]

Call Southwest Moto..in our Vendor area,I have a friend with a roadliner,only 1 tire that is that size so you are hooked.

[greg_in_london]

Basically it's not a common tyre size and not many bikes use it, so dealers aren't likely to carry it in stock. Add on to that the fact that you need a tyre that can carry a high loading and you will have a limited choice.

 

Best thing may be to find which tyres you fancy online and then go through the manufacturer's website to find a local suppleir, or one that will do mail order if you're happy to fit it yourself.

 

I like the heavyweight Continentals, mostly because I haul a lot of weight and nothing else can manage the strain, but a solo bike should be fine with an Avon, Chen Shin or whatever else can take the weight. I forget the load number for the Contis, it might be 71, but do a search and you'll find it.

[Moped]

I can't believe this rear tire issue. It's like Yamaha is making the tire. No wonder I see a number of owners are going with auto tire. I didn't even see it listed on Dunlop site. Apparently Bridgestone and Dunlop are OEM suppliers. I don't know what local dealers charge but I checked one of the discount dealers and they get $187 for Bridgestone and $232 for Dunlop. Good Luck

[flb_78]

The Roadliners will hold a 240mm back tire with only a wheel modification. Send your wheel to Kosman Specialities or Cycle Image and have them mod the wheel to an 18 inch 240 and you'll have plenty of choices for tires.

 

http://www.fxstein.com/blog/index.php?op=ViewArticle&articleId=31&blogId=1

 

 

http://www.fxstein.com/blog/resserver.php?blogId=1&resource=fxliner.240.nobags.jpg&mode=medium

[beyeker]

Chuck, What kind of mileage did you get from that tire? I was thinking of upgrading my wifes 2005 1700 silverado to a Stratoliner, but am concerned about tires. My 2005 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT I got rid of ate a $300 installed rear radial tire every 6000 miles. Her 1700 gets 12000 miles out of a $200 installed rear tire.

[midnightrider54]

Chuck, What kind of mileage did you get from that tire? I was thinking of upgrading my wifes 2005 1700 silverado to a Stratoliner, but am concerned about tires. My 2005 Vulcan 2000 Classic LT I got rid of ate a $300 installed rear radial tire every 6000 miles. Her 1700 gets 12000 miles out of a $200 installed rear tire

 

Beyeker,

 

The tire has 7,000 on it currently and still good for a few more miles. We have a trip to Texas planned this September and we want all new rubber before we leave.

 

It's hard to believe that no one sells (or even makes) this size tire. Bridgestone is also listed as OEM and has this size. But from what I have read on here I would like to stay away from them.

 

I guess I'll have to break over (or should I say "bend over") and get it from Yamaha!