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Duelling tires, KZ1000 ST?
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07 Aug 2011 23:45 #467606
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Duelling tires, KZ1000 ST? was created by fxdl2051
From what I've been reading here lots of people like Avons on on older KZ's. Seems like a few people recommend the Avon Venoms while other like the Avon Roadriders. Any guys run both for a comparison? I've got some great twisties where I live here outside Seattle but will also be running the interstate at +80mph, oh yeah it rains 9 months out of the year here too. What tires to buy?
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Ken
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Ken
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08 Aug 2011 09:49 #467673
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Take it from me cuz I found
If you leave it then somebody else is bound,
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure,
When yours, it could have been.
1977 KZ650 B1 Being restored to original (Green)
1977 KZ650 B1 Original (Red) Sold
1977 KZ650 B1 Donor Bike for Parts
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Rain 9 + months?
hinesracingf.com/Images/HRF-whip/Paddle-tires.jpg
hinesracingf.com/Images/HRF-whip/Paddle-tires.jpg
Take it from me cuz I found
If you leave it then somebody else is bound,
To find that treasure, that moment of pleasure,
When yours, it could have been.
1977 KZ650 B1 Being restored to original (Green)
1977 KZ650 B1 Original (Red) Sold
1977 KZ650 B1 Donor Bike for Parts
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08 Aug 2011 10:22 #467677
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74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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I have used Avon since 1979 and I love them I have used Venoms, Roadriders, AM-20/21 and Roadrunners. All four of these use the same compound and are interchangeable. The latter two are older tire patterns and ether have been or are being discontinued and are being replaced by the Roadrider. The Venom and Roadrider are close to each other. The Roadrider is closer to a Road/Street tire and a better all weather tire. The Venom leans closer to a sport tire. For an every day rider I would lean toward the Roadrider and for a good weather knee dragger I would go toward the Venom. The Roadrider will give you slightly longer tread life. The Brits have always had good rubber chemistry like the Americans. I would NEVER use an Asian tire. I have never trusted ether the Designs or Chemistry for longevity or reliability.
www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/
www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorcycle/
74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000
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08 Aug 2011 14:10 #467718
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Yeah, here in Seattle it's usually raining, been raining or getting ready to rain. Wasn't till July 4th that we started seeing sun on a regular basis this year. Hence my desire for a rain tire.
ss^,
Ken
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Proxy wrote: Rain 9 + months?
hinesracingf.com/Images/HRF-whip/Paddle-tires.jpg
Yeah, here in Seattle it's usually raining, been raining or getting ready to rain. Wasn't till July 4th that we started seeing sun on a regular basis this year. Hence my desire for a rain tire.
ss^,
Ken
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08 Aug 2011 16:16 - 08 Aug 2011 16:17 #467747
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I just bought a set of Pirelli Night Dragons:
www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/1....ac=RichAutoComplete
So far, I've only put the front tire on. Probably install the rear next week when I get a chance. But the front tire seems good. Didn't have to balance it. But I haven't tried it in the rain yet. Plus, it's kind of hard to compare it to the Dunlop I had on it before because I also rebuilt my forks and installed new neck bearings.
So far, I've only put the front tire on. Probably install the rear next week when I get a chance. But the front tire seems good. Didn't have to balance it. But I haven't tried it in the rain yet. Plus, it's kind of hard to compare it to the Dunlop I had on it before because I also rebuilt my forks and installed new neck bearings.
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08 Aug 2011 17:48 #467757
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76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
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Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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I am tunning Dunlop Roasd Smarts. 170 read, 120 front. they were rated as the best for a sport touring tire. they are great for rain and trackk days.they have a softer side compound and harder center. i have used them for track days and can get full lean on dry dracks. being a sprt tour will make them last longer too.
76 KZ, frame gusset work,1200CC.Ported by Larry Cavanaugh, 1.5mm.over intakes, Carron Pipe, ZRX12 rear end, and seat,96zx9 front end.
01 CBR600F4i Track bike.
Cobourg, Ont. Can.
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