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Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - LongRanger_imp - 02-08-2022
I find this interesting. It’s a Dunlop ad from a 1981 issue of Rider magazine. I had no idea radials were so dangerous on motorbikes! I wonder if Tony has this framed and hanging in his office?
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Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - Cormanus - 02-08-2022
I feel vindicated! I knew I was right to abandon those dodgy Angel GTs!
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - j3gq_imp - 02-08-2022
If I had any idea what "bias this and "bias that ..." in the article really meant, it could make my day ...
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - Houtman_imp - 02-08-2022
That was the beginning of "fake news "
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - LongRanger_imp - 02-09-2022
This wasn’t fake news — it was simply Dunlop’s corporate viewpoint at the time, which was later reversed through improved tire development, etc. it’s no different than someone claiming the earth is flat — this view was debunked years ago through scientific evidence and observation. Just because an opinion is incorrect doesn’t make it fake — it’s just incorrect.
For a great example of fake news, rent the movie “Wag the Dog” with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Not only is it hilarious, it’s actually quite convincing and offers a somber view of our political environment.
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - Rocky_imp - 02-09-2022
(02-09-2022, 12:53 AM)LongRanger_imp Wrote: This wasn’t fake news — it was simply Dunlop’s corporate viewpoint at the time, which was later reversed through improved tire development, etc. it’s no different than someone claiming the earth is flat — this view was debunked years ago through scientific evidence and observation. Just because an opinion is incorrect doesn’t make it fake — it’s just incorrect.
For a great example of fake news, rent the movie “Wag the Dog” with Dustin Hoffman and Robert De Niro. Not only is it hilarious, it’s actually quite convincing and offers a somber view of our political environment.
I agree with you. That was over 40 years ago and a lot has changed in the tire world since then.
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - Houtman_imp - 02-09-2022
I said "fake news" in jest to keep up with today's views of the news.
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - Rocky_imp - 02-09-2022
(02-09-2022, 05:28 AM)Houtman_imp Wrote: I said "fake news" in jest to keep up with today's views of the news.
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - ZarosCB_imp - 03-13-2022
Oh man, just like unleaded fuel was the end of the combustion engine! Lol.
Switching to radials was a huge improvement on my bike. Then again, I wore the old tires down to the treads
RE: Don’t use radial tires on motorcycles! - GoldOxide_imp - 03-13-2022
(03-13-2022, 06:01 AM)ZarosCB_imp Wrote: Oh man, just like unleaded fuel was the end of the combustion engine! Lol.
Switching to radials was a huge improvement on my bike. Then again, I wore the old tires down to the treads
I hear ya regarding the tire wear. For me the rear tends to get down to the white canvas threads. I usually catch it late, but never got a flat. Just replace the tire typically within the following few weeks.
Welcome to the Forum ZarosCB.