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i'm working on changing out the rear tire on my '98. i spooned off the first bead without any real problems.(towards the brake disk-). but i'm running into problems trying to get the second bead over the rim. and so far it looks like the wheel is winning. is there a secret to getting it off? i only own two tire levers and have seen on a tire changing site that some bikes require three- is the 1100 such a bike? i'm planning...

Thanks for all the replies. I'll just go with the BT-021s then. I was just curious about the bias ply tires since I didn't really have any experience with them. Can't wait to remove the crap dunlops that are on it now. Never have liked dunlops on any bike I have owned. Just don't like the feel of them (no matter what type tire/bike)

Originally Posted by DsrtRngr I'm sure they're gonna rock. Funny thing is when I read the press release (or mag review) of some new improved model, all of a sudden, the original super-great-product sounds like they were hiding problems? example the new 2007 Connie 14... bike of the year. the new 2010 Connie 14... fixes all of the problems with the original... From my experience with the Storm's the only problem is they wear out...

Originally Posted by 1129VLD Point it to the right. That way you can check the pressure or add air if the bike is on the side stand.

Thanks for the reply; curious about how ABS would be affected, as well as speedo accuracy. I liked the 180 tire on my Valk, Beemer R1150RT, and Blackbird. If ABS is not affected I would consider that; when I had my Valk I was probably the first person up here to install a car tire on it, and the new owner just loves it.

Oh. Let me be clear. I think the radials feel much better than the bias ply. I have used 8 STorms, 2 Z-6 (which I didn't like) 3 ME 880 (High Milers, I didn't particularly like, particularly when worn) and a worn out, mis matched pair that came on the bike. I did do some milage on the ME 880/STorm combo (both ends). Once more for my last response on a tire thread. I LIKE THE STORMS BEST, WELL ENOUGH THAT I HAVE USED 8 OF THEM. I...

Originally Posted by Blue STreak One comment about that particular tire. Thr K591 will make your ST handle like a fully loaded garbage truck. It will wear like iron, though. Based on my experience with that tire on an 1100, you're going to want to replace it as soon as you can. Don't know about the 1300 but I like the K591 on the 1100. Ran one just this season, but... The plain 591 has been out of production for several years except...

Originally Posted by Quarter Pounder Thanks for all the replies. I'll just go with the BT-021s then. I was just curious about the bias ply tires since I didn't really have any experience with them. Can't wait to remove the crap dunlops that are on it now. Never have liked dunlops on any bike I have owned. Just don't like the feel of them (no matter what type tire/bike) I would get a set of Avon Storm 2's

Originally Posted by DAS Are you sure the G548 is the best bias choice? The one on my '97 when I got it lasted forever but washed out on wet roads several times. I love the Storms but only get 7000 miles instead of 10,000+. I can't tell much difference other that the traction in the rain and the Storms turn in a bit easier. Yup, loved them on my '93. Enough traction to get hard over onto the pegs and steering stayed neutral all...

Talked to Tim yesterday, the tires are already at my house.... How is that even possible? Awesome service.... will be mounting the rear tire ASAP.