07-17-2018, 02:41 AM
I am preparing for new tires at 10,400 miles.
The originals may last for another month or two, but I want to be prepared.
I intend to use scrambler type tires:
Pirelli MT60 RS 110/80-18 mfg # 2402500 List $221.95, $141.88 from Dennis Kirk or $149.91 from Bike Bandit or $168.19 from Cycle Gear.
MT90 150/70-18 mfg # 1421900 List 228.95, $128.88 from Dennis Kirk, or $152.71 from Bike Bandit or $174.15 from Cycle Gear.
I do not ride much in the dirt, but oft pull off the asphalt for photos, etc., onto dirt, gravel, sand, etc.
Plan is to remove wheels and bring to nearest Honda dealer or independent shop or Cycle Gear for mount and balance. Cycle Gear did a poor job of balancing on my Triumph...so that is questionable
The question is concerning tire removal. The owner's manual advises removing the calipers. Is that essential?
I can see that in the rear, as non-removal may be a support issue.
However, in the front, it appears that the wheel can be pulled forward, leaving calipers mounted.
The originals may last for another month or two, but I want to be prepared.
I intend to use scrambler type tires:
Pirelli MT60 RS 110/80-18 mfg # 2402500 List $221.95, $141.88 from Dennis Kirk or $149.91 from Bike Bandit or $168.19 from Cycle Gear.
MT90 150/70-18 mfg # 1421900 List 228.95, $128.88 from Dennis Kirk, or $152.71 from Bike Bandit or $174.15 from Cycle Gear.
I do not ride much in the dirt, but oft pull off the asphalt for photos, etc., onto dirt, gravel, sand, etc.
Plan is to remove wheels and bring to nearest Honda dealer or independent shop or Cycle Gear for mount and balance. Cycle Gear did a poor job of balancing on my Triumph...so that is questionable
The question is concerning tire removal. The owner's manual advises removing the calipers. Is that essential?
I can see that in the rear, as non-removal may be a support issue.
However, in the front, it appears that the wheel can be pulled forward, leaving calipers mounted.