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ANY RECOMENDATIONS? I NEED A NEW TIRE ON THE FRONT OF MY 04 AMERICA. I WAS LOOKING FOR A METZELER. WHAT SIZE WOULD BE BEST?
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RAY
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How about the same size that came off ? 110/80-18
Michael D. Rodriguez
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Get the ME 880. It rules! I put a matching set on my America, and you can tell the difference. No foolin'.
Not you fat Jesus!
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Just to toss a wrench into the thread  How about Avon Venom X. This is what I have been using for several changes and am very pleased with the performance and tire wear. Tires: 100/90H18 170/80H15 Metzeler Tubes 325-460 x 18 170/80-20/70-15
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Check Pants
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Real pleased with my Metzler ME880, put the matching tire on the rear last month. American Moto Tire has the best prices.
Al
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I have a slightly used Venom X (only a few thousand miles) in my garage from when I had to replace my rim. I am pretty sure the tire is just fine, in fact I was going to use it again once I wear out the one that came with my new from wheel  But I might be convinced to part with it...
Benny
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I have the Avon Venom X as well and am happy with their performance.
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i have read that the Venoms do not perform well on wet pavement...any truth to that?
'02 Blk/Slvr BA, Jireh fishtails, Freak, no AI, 160/42, 18T
She is the Beauty, I am the Beast.
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Benny
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what exactly is the difference between the Venom and the Venom X...i believe the Super Venoms are discontinued?
'02 Blk/Slvr BA, Jireh fishtails, Freak, no AI, 160/42, 18T
She is the Beauty, I am the Beast.
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Benny
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Venom to the X power The supervenoms are not discontinued as they were never made in the size to accomodate our rear rim. They do make a super venom for the front. This is a V rated tyre.
Blowing gravel off rural roads
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No problems on wet roads for me. I have been in pretty bad t-storms, side roads, back roads and I-state slabs. I have full faith in the Venom X in all conditions. Sculptured roads and grated bridges they do well on for me also.
BA has Freak, 160mains, 44pilots, air mix3 1/2 to 4 turns, BUBS dresser dogs. Never had more fun on any bike - 2nd bike 2008 RIIIT
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Quote:
This is a V rated tyre.
What does v rated mean?
if life gives you lemons keep them because hey,free lemons.
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it is a speed rating
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
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Speed ratings V is good for 149 mph H is good for 130 mph See Speed letter matrix
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Ray, I bought a Michelin /commander for my front, size 110/90-18. It was $89 less mounting. It is probably comparable to the Metzlers. A Dunlop 404 for $51.95 would probably be just as good though, for our size bikes if you are looking for a good deal. I was looking for a high mileage tire.
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If you are looking for a high milage tire, you might want to go with the lower speed rated tire. I think the stock bridgestones were a rated a K. The higher the speedrating, the softer and sometimes stickier tire. The high speed rating will wear out a lot faster then a lower speed rating. None of the BA/SM need a V rated tire, yeah they do look cool and will handle a little better but at the speeds these bikes travel you'll be fine with a lower speed rated tire. If you do a lot of riding above the 100mph range then the you'll notice the better handling characteristics of the V tire.
Fryguy
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OK. I HAVE DECIDED TO GO WITH THE AVON VENOM TIRE. IN THE TIRE CATOLOG IT CALLS FOR A 110-80-18 FOR THE BA. THE ONLY AVON VENOMS LISTED THAT ARE CLOSE ARE 100-90-18 OR 120-90-18.WHICH ARE THE CORRECT SIZE FOR MY 04 BA.
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RAY
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most go with the 100 with no problems at all. make sure you get new tubes and liners also, cheap insurence
Frank
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I have a fairly new Venom for the front that I took off cause I got a new wheel that has a tire on it, not cause the tire is bad. PM me if u r interested.
Benny
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I think your speedo is calibrated to the stock tire height so any size change in height may throw your speeds off. I have metzeler on my alloy wheels and they slip around a bit on the cold pavement in winter.
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THANKS BENNY FOR THE OFFER BUT IF I BUY OFF THE DEALER HE INSTALLS THE TIRES FREE.HE TOLD ME 207.00 FOR THE FRONT AND BACK INSTALLED. PLUS TAX AND NEW TUBES ARE SEPERATE. SO I GUESS THE 100/90 - 18 IS THE CORRECT STOCK SIZE.IF NOT JUMP IN HERE CUZ I WANT TO ORDER SOON.
THANKS AGAIN
RAY
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No problem. Free install is good!
I think my slight difference in tire size corrected my speedo:) They are so far off anyway...
Benny
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the speedo is already off
Frank
(Former)05 BA tbike pipes, ai removed, Freak, mikuni hsr 42's, 904, ported/polished head, 1mm oversized valves
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Way off. Best thing to do with the speedo is have someone go 60 on the road and pace them to see what the speedo reads, then extrapolate from there to see where you stand for speed limmits, etc.
Benny
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