Tires.. Whats still available for our bikes?

[Marcarl]

4 hours ago, FaceDeAce said:

There is no lock wash or mid washer on this bike, like the picture.  Just the two ring-nuts

Been storming here for a week.  Finally got out for a test ride yesterday. 
yes, yup, exactly as you said. Confirmed!  If too tight the bike wanders on its own a lot and is difficult to drive, especially at low speed. Amazing how a small tweak makes such a big difference. Up at highway speed still got mind if it’s own. Tighter did not fix the problem, still gets skittish ant 75+, and actually created new problem. I will loosen the steering head bearing back to where it was, so the bike will self centre and not be a chore to drive.
It has to be something else.

Also have clutch slipping now under hard acceleration.  I will search and look through reviving an old thread on that.

 

A movement of 1/32 of an inch will make a world of difference. Don't go too fast if it's not right, can be very dangerous, deadly!

[McYama]

Hello everybody,

Sorry if I am hijacking this thread, but I need some help. I am new to the Venture world and I need some tire advice. 

My new-to-me '85 bike needs new tires and I would like to go to a lower profile to lower the bike since it's a bit too tall for me.

I understand it won't make a huge difference, but every mm counts.

With such a heavy bike, is there any concerns about running a lower profile? The lowest I can find is 120x70x18 so it's not too drastic of a change.

Thanks in advance for any help!

[rpjn59]

McYama, I too am looking for tire choices, go to the search box and just input...tires. search through the threads there's good info there...if you haven't already. What did you find out so far?

Ray

[rpjn59]

On 7/27/2024 at 11:19 AM, FaceDeAce said:

There is no lock wash or mid washer on this bike, like the picture.  Just the two ring-nuts

Been storming here for a week.  Finally got out for a test ride yesterday. 
yes, yup, exactly as you said. Confirmed!  If too tight the bike wanders on its own a lot and is difficult to drive, especially at low speed. Amazing how a small tweak makes such a big difference. Up at highway speed still got mind if it’s own. Tighter did not fix the problem, still gets skittish ant 75+, and actually created new problem. I will loosen the steering head bearing back to where it was, so the bike will self centre and not be a chore to drive.
It has to be something else.

Also have clutch slipping now under hard acceleration.  I will search and look through reviving an old thread on that.

 

Something to consider, I've seen recommendation on the K tire brand. Although it seems that some have had continued success with them, in reading the reviews of those tires, quite a few have been very unhappy with them, beads not setting, tires out of round, balancing problems, traction issues...it seems they have some QC issues. So it becomes a real gamble. I'd get them balanced and make a real thorough inspection.