Hi All,
So my rear tire on the Mach 1 was completely shagged after putting 2000kms on it on the MotoGiro (plus 80kms of gravel roads and a showering of battery acid after my battery exploded) so I've had to get a temporary rear tire (a front Battlax was the only thing they had in a size that would fit)
This was before the battery incident:
So I'm looking around for a decent set of modern tires to use on the road. (I'll get some of those repro Pirelli's for show's etc)
I can get a 90/90/18 or a 2.75-18 on the rear, but the front will only accommodate a 80/90-18 or 2.50-18.
I don't do many miles on the bike, and only ever ride in the dry so I'm not too concerned about the durability. I'd like something that will allow me to keep up with the bigger bikes though.
I'm really struggling to find a small enough front tire
Any thoughts on running a set of these Avon Roadrunner's on the street?
http://www.avonmotorsport.com/historic/ ... -universal
Mach 1 Tires?
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Re: Mach 1 Tires?
Still looking for a set of tires before the MotoGiro in Aug this year which will see me put roughly 4000kms (2500mi) on the tires in a single trip.
I'm really keen on the Avon Roadrunners, but I'm concerned that they wont last the 4000kms. Anyone have any thoughts?
I guess I could send a spare set ahead of time in case they don't last.
I'm really keen on the Avon Roadrunners, but I'm concerned that they wont last the 4000kms. Anyone have any thoughts?
I guess I could send a spare set ahead of time in case they don't last.
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I'd also like to confirm sizes with other M1 owners.
The Avon Road Rider AM26 Universals are selling for $90 here but they're only available in 90/90/18 and 100/90/18
I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit? The 90/90/18 I have on the back was a very tight fit.
The Avon Road Rider AM26 Universals are selling for $90 here but they're only available in 90/90/18 and 100/90/18
I'm not 100% sure if they'll fit? The 90/90/18 I have on the back was a very tight fit.
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Ok so the Avon AM26 tires turned up and the 90/90/18 definitely does not fit on the front. It'll be ok on the rear though..
Does anyone have any thoughts on a good 18x2.50 tire I can run on the front?
Does anyone have any thoughts on a good 18x2.50 tire I can run on the front?
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Re: Mach 1 Tires?
I have the same dilemma. The only tires showing up in the 2.5x18 are moped tires of questionable quality. I have a bike in need of exactly the same tires although this is a Mark 3. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.
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Re: Mach 1 Tires?
K40 Heidenau is 2.50-18. Heidenau has some interesting options for the rear as well.
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Re: Mach 1 Tires?
Hello,
I have a Mach1 Replica, It came with Pirelli City Demon 3.00x18 front & 3.25x18 rear. They are a little large but fit fine, Would love a 2.75 front & 3.00 rear. They seem to be a hard enough (Non Race) tire that has good where and traction. I think they came from Road&Race in AU
I have a Mach1 Replica, It came with Pirelli City Demon 3.00x18 front & 3.25x18 rear. They are a little large but fit fine, Would love a 2.75 front & 3.00 rear. They seem to be a hard enough (Non Race) tire that has good where and traction. I think they came from Road&Race in AU
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