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  1. Guest Tomg
    Started by Guest Tomg,

    Just a word of advice. I have to change my tyres due to my neglect of checking the tyre pressure. it has created a flat squared of spot on the front tyre. not good obviously. so i just thought i would let you know. as i had no idea a) it was under pressure (no queens lyrics please!) or it would have that amount of effect. but maybe im just a bit of a thicky dumb shit!!! other than that just had the beast serviced and apart from new rear pads and the need ffor new tyres everythign else is ship shape.

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  2. Started by alpine-star,

    G'day good people of the Yamaha forum I was just wondering what is the correct tyre pressure for my XJ900, I've been riding for many years but untill NOW I have never really needed to check the pressure due to never needing to check (something wrong there I know) Is there a web site where you can put in bike details and info is available? Please don't flame me for being a bad bad biker, unless the reply comes from Scott (USA) , Andy (Scotland) or KEEF (Aircooled land) Thanks in advance for any replies

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  3. Started by Chris 46,

    Hi, just wondering if anybody's got any idea what pressure to run my tyres on for track days????? i've got pirelli corsa 3's on and run in the intermediate group, been told 30 front and 30 back but not sure Thank's

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  4. Started by kearnsy123,

    Anyone no that bar tyre pressure goes in the tyres on my fazer fzs 600 ? Theres nothing in the manual ??

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  5. Started by SloughClarets,

    Good Morning, Please could someone help me out with the correct tyre pressure for a Yamaha SR 125. I have searched numerous sites and got several different answers. I have looked for the stickers on the bike, ETC with no luck, and i have not been able to find a manual yet. Thanks in Advance

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  6. Started by Lincol,

    I want to buy a accurate tyre pressure gauge, ideally one that has a 90 degree head to enable easy access to valve especially on the front of my twin disc machine. I have bought several over the years but would like a quality accurate good one, any suggestions ??? Cheers

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  7. Started by mattlowe,

    Hi people im new on here.Ive not had my R6 that long.Its 2000 model.Can any one help.I dont know what the pressures should be in my tyres.Can anyone help??? Thanks Matt

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  8. Started by Divvy_Rider,

    Hi. I'm a bit confused about what tyre presure i should be using, .. the tyres on my bike are still the original ones that were on the bike from new ( it's only done just over 6k miles, Although i'm the 3rd owner ) .. I don't know what make they are, probably some cheepo make, it doesn't say anything on them as to what presure to use, but in the owners hand book it says 28/32 but i have read on other websites that there is now a general standard of 36/42, Do you use the presure that the owners manual says or go by the brand of tyre, ( or a mix of both) .. What did those of you that have /had a divvy use (pressure wise). Sorry about all of the questions, maybe t…

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  9. Started by barkwindjammer,

    tyre prices have shot up in the last month and a half !, my local bike shop has increased the cost of a Bridgestone BT 45 from £65 to a whopping £80, with a 'good-will'' reduction of a fiver, £75, by my rough calc' thats nearly a 25% increase in just short of 2 months, a 'shares' opportunity, or a rip off ?

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  10. Started by Dannjones,

    Looking for tyre recommendations for my YBR125, was going to get a set of Michelen Pilot Streets, or maybe a set of metzlers.

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  11. Started by barkwindjammer,

    http://www.metzelermoto.co.uk/web/TouranceRecall_UK_en.page

  12. Started by mcyachty,

    Hi there, I have a 2005 Yamaha XVS 1100A Classic, and the rear tyre is down to the canvas, so it is time to replace it. I am having difficulty in finding white wall tyres, and wondered if there were any options in regard to the size, or do I need to replace with exactly what I have currently. The rear tyre is a 170/80-15, and the front, with has about 20 - 30 percent left, is a 130/90-16. Any reccomendations would be a great help!

  13. Started by niiick,

    hi i have a standard dtr 125 1998 model, i want to fit some road tyres to it, i would love to have supermoto wheels for it, but cant find any so i am looking for tyres that will look nice and kind of like u know, like supermoto wheels but bigger, i was wondering what was the widest and lowest profile o could fit onto my wheels if anyone knew?

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  14. Started by kevin10529,

    Any ideas? my new front tyre is 2 weeks old and its squeaking, and doing my head in..... It comes and goes i think its worse when its wet.... Its cutting me deep.

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  15. Started by WR125 x,

    What is the minimum tread depth on a bike? would i be right in thinking its about 1.5mm - 2mm

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  16. Started by Beezkneez,

    gonna go with some pirelli dragon evo's for my exup...only £129 from my local dealer quality deal i think

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  17. Started by tonyj,

    I have a 2001 R1. I have got dunlops on it at the moment, 208 gp on the front and a 209 qualifier on the back. I am thinking of changing them to either metzeler racetec, rennsport or bridgestone BT002. I want to do a couple of track days next year, but mostly i'll use them for fairly fast road use. If you have used any of these tyres or have them on your bike i would be pleased to have your opinion, thanks.

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  18. Started by st414,

    Hi i need a new pair of tyres on my r6 (last years) i fancy something diffrent from the dunlops .any one got any ideas

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  19. Started by The Man from Monmouth,

    Has anyone got any experience running dual compound tyres (BT021s or Pilot Road 2s) on a FZ6? I'm running the standard BT020s at the moment and the rear looks like it is goting to be down to the centre wear bars at 3000 miles.

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  20. Started by Batifan19,

    Hiya guys n gals...could I possibly pick your brains here for a moment? My R6 is currently shod in Michelin Pilot Sports tyres..... backs wearing a tad low now so Im thinking of sorting replacements...whats your thoughts on these tyres? Dunno whether to stick to the same or whether you reckon something else is better. I dont commute on this bike, purely a fair weather biker on this Any thoughts / recommendations appreciated..

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