Airhead off road tyres

[TERRY RYAN]

original bits I have a few of them laying around

full front end as I changed my one to a TT & IMO

 

[Trippy]

Might be giving you a call then sometime soon when I see it and know what I've bought

 

[Crapaud]

Trippy

Now that you are going the right way to be Proff's adopted son with your airhead worshipping, I've found the perfect vehicle for you both:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-MOTORCYCL...oryZ9915QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

[judge]

Actually I think I've just worked out why Noddy is selling his off-roader

 

[(RIP) Proff]

He's on his way [almost]

10 o'clock sailing tonight, Dover>> Dunkirk
6.01 AM sailing Wednesday Dunkirk Dover...
Bloody ferry prices are exorbitant this week [ bloody bank holidays]
chunnel wanted £250 return minimum with a trailer PLUS £4 CC charge !!
Norfolkline> £170
still £40+ more than I usually pay for a return with trailer

 

[Trippy]

Can I just double check that these ..

90/90 x 21 and 130/80 x 17

are the right sized tyres for an 80PD so that I can order some knobblies before I go away in the morning for the week.

Ta

 

[bakerlonglegs]

The tyres on my g/s (Metzler Enduro) have this written on the sidewalls:

rear: 4.00 - 18 64R
front: 3.00 - 21 51R

However, that's a standard g/s, I don't know if the PD is any different Sorry I can't be of more help.

 

[judge]

Can I just double check that these ..

90/90 x 21 and 130/80 x 17

are the right sized tyres for an 80PD so that I can order some knobblies before I go away in the morning for the week.

Ta

Tyres, Front


3.00 x 21 48 R

Tyres, Rear


4.00 x 18 64 R

http://www.bmbikes.co.uk/specpages/R80G-S.htm

 

[Trippy]

Oh ta, don't know where I got those sizes from a few days ago.

 

[Steady Rider]

TKC 80's - just great on my Basic

Been riding with TKC 80's for years.
Fitted them to my R80 GS 1997 Basic
Just the job, give them a try

 

[Colt]

this thread is wndering off a bit
looking good trippy.
i have moved from trailwings to THE original g/s developed Metzelers.
quieter on the road than the tkcs i had on my f650dakar.
as reccomended tyres by Proff

 

[MiGSel]

There simply is NO TKC in the right size for the rear G/S tyre.
Don't get a 130, it will rub against the swingarm.

Your best option is the Pirelli Rallycross:
Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 120/90-18

A monolever is not a paralever.
Don't look at R80GS / R100GS / R80GS Basic tyres, they are different!
The rear tyre on those models can be 130 wide.

Cheers,
Michel

 

[newguy]

just checked out a pic of the rallycross and they look noisy. suppose you must just keep em off the tar
I run standard sizes on my monolever and they work great: metzeler tourance on the front and enduro 2 on the back. the enduro 3 is my favorite, but unfortunately that rubber doesnt last long if you do lotsa tar.

 

[MiGSel]

Depends on whether you want grip or silence

 

[Trippy]

There simply is NO TKC in the right size for the rear G/S tyre.
Don't get a 130, it will rub against the swingarm.

Your best option is the Pirelli Rallycross:
Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 120/90-18

A monolever is not a paralever.
Don't look at R80GS / R100GS / R80GS Basic tyres, they are different!
The rear tyre on those models can be 130 wide.

Cheers,
Michel

Thank you. Thats what I'll order then

 

[Beemerboff]

Actually a 140/80 fits on the monolever ok , at least the Mitas E08 I have on my R100GS does.

The E08s are the best tire I have tried - the tread is a bit more open than the Tourances etc and this gives them more grip on the gravel roads I ride on.

They have a rounded profile too which gives better turn in , and wet and dry grip is tops too.

Only problem that you might have is that they toss a bit mud and dirt up on to the bike, unlike the TKC s which to the best of my knowledge have never thrown the slightest bit of dirt on to a bike.

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Actually a 140/80 fits on the monolever ok , at least the Mitas E08 I have on my R100GS does.

The E08s are the best tire I have tried - the tread is a bit more open than the Tourances etc and this gives them more grip on the gravel roads I ride on.

They have a rounded profile too which gives better turn in , and wet and dry grip is tops too.

Only problem that you might have is that they toss a bit mud and dirt up on to the bike, unlike the TKC s which to the best of my knowledge have never thrown the slightest bit of dirt on to a bike.

100GS a monolever ???????
Only one I know to is Civils modified one.
All GS's are paralevers


g/s = mono
GS = para

 

[Trippy]

14.19 blimey the nurse was late waking you up this morning.

 

[(RIP) Proff]

Bollox

14.19 blimey the nurse was late waking you up this morning.

I've been out playing again this AM ask Sid Horman he was a HD pillion passenger at Hatherleigh
This is my nephew and NOT Sid by the way

 

[Trippy]

Your best option is the Pirelli Rallycross:
Front: 90/90-21
Rear: 120/90-18

Ordered from PH Tyres in Taunton
Ride in, ride out, fitted and balanced.
£138.