Traumahawk
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The shinkos that are used are the shinko tourmaster 230's.
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Biker Dash
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Last I checked, Avon no longer offers the Venoms in the larger size I prefer on my ride. They have the Cobra tires, which I will be trying out next time I need new tires.
What size Roadmaster did you place on the front, and what size Venom you have on the back wheel?
I noticed, that's why I grabbed the AM26 to try of their's. It doesn't look bad. I had been running a 100/90-18 venom- speedo was off a bit...This one looks pretty sweet. They are still selling the venom for the back at Dennis Kirk..
https://www.denniskirk.com/avon/rea...kwall-tire-90000021764.p544740.prd/544740.sku
Not a bad price..
https://www.denniskirk.com/avon/rea...kwall-tire-90000021764.p544740.prd/544740.sku
Not a bad price..
DMAN999
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Just be careful on wet roads with those Avon Venoms, from what I remember they did not do well in the rain.
Is there a tire on the max that does? lol
DMAN999
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Yes, the Shinko Tour Master 230 works Great on wet roads.
And from what I've been told the ME880s do well on wet roads also.
Biker Dash
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Actually, I HAVE ridden in the rain with the Venoms, and they did just fine. A LOT better than the Dunlop chewed up condoms it was wearing when I got her.
DMAN999
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That's good to hear.
I just remember that they slid around a lot more than the Michelin Macadam 50's (which aren't made anymore) on wet roads when I tried them out.
And yes that rear Dunlop is way too hard for our Bike unless all you ride is straight roads OR really like doing burnouts.
sdt354
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They're radials, but the Metzler Interact series is incredible in the rain. I've gone back to the z6 after trying the z8's last season. I have never broke traction in the rain yet with them. There are no weights or beads in my front tire this time. I got my first one that balanced. Usually they require little weight. Good quality and prices. The front was $110 on sale. They come in different letter configurations a-g. I got the one for the FJR.
The OEM Dunlops are widow makers even on dry pavement-be careful. Best bet is to smoke then bald and ditch them. Shinko's are well worth the money for bia ply tires. I ran a couple of sets before finding wheels for radials. I'd get about a season from Shinko's. The Metzlers I get a little more.
I would like to upgrade, just not in my price range as of yet.
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