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  • #1831
    Tubeless tyres!!

    Hi dear Xbhp-ians,

    I own a Tvs Apache Rtr 160cc. My query is regarding the Tyres. The Tyres from Tvs are the Best I have come accross..the best grip and the best feel on Apache. But still I have this inclination towards Tubeless tyres. So i wanted to know How Better are the tubeless tyres as compared to the regular ones? Is it worth changing the tyres to tubeless ones? and if so what are the advantages and what about the feel!!! its going to change obviously right!!!!


    Thanks,
    newguy1
    "And in the end, it's not the years in your life that count. It's the life in your years."

    -- Wear a Helmet and Don't Ride like an Idiot!!!

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    • #1832
      Oversize tyre fitment for gs150

      I want to fit a oversize tyre in my Suzuki GS150 . The standard tyre fitted is 100-90/18, instead i wanna replace it with either 110-90/18, 120-80/18 or 120-90/18.

      Now, as my bike is absolutely new, which one would be the best fitment normally without anykind of modification (tampering) work done in the swingarm, suspension etc.

      How will it affect the bike's suspension , handling & performance ?

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      • #1833
        Query Merged.
        :)

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        • #1834
          Originally posted by AARINDAM View Post
          I want to fit a oversize tyre in my Suzuki GS150 . The standard tyre fitted is 100-90/18, instead i wanna replace it with either 110-90/18, 120-80/18 or 120-90/18.

          Now, as my bike is absolutely new, which one would be the best fitment normally without anykind of modification (tampering) work done in the swingarm, suspension etc.

          How will it affect the bike's suspension , handling & performance ?
          Upsizing is always dicy. In my opinion you should wear out the set of tyres you have on your brand new bike and probably think of upsizing the next set. By then you will have a very good idea as to what level of grip and stability you lack and which size would be able to provide that. Just my opinion, in a Brand new bike, keep it stock in every respect till your warranty expires. God for bid if something goes wrong, the reasons these manufacturers can up with are beyond a normal human being's imagination.

          If you still wish to upsize, a max of 2 sizes bigger should cause no worries. But do measure and confirm before taking the step. Its a horrible feeling when a tyre scraps the body. All the Best. keep us posted.
          **MaSh**

          **Work to Ride and Ride to Work**

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          • #1835
            Originally posted by Sarvajit View Post
            I have heard that MRF has stopped making tyres for R15&IRC will be making them from 2010 onwards? Can anyone confirm this?
            yup even i happen to discover but in its place(i.e. the MRS Zapper-S) the new one is MRF Zapper-ZX. And i was left with no other option except fitting it and it costed me 1832/- INR , can anybody tell what was the cost of the prior one i.e. the S type . And could anyone conferm that it is the same soft compound tyre, though the SVC engg. said that this one has more grip , also the threads are more prominent and invokes confidence after you look at them but mm still sceptical .. can anyone confirm
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            • #1836
              ^ can u please post an image?
              RIDE HARD... RIDE FAST... RIDE SAFE....

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              • #1837
                Originally posted by PRATIK322 View Post
                yup even i happen to discover but in its place(i.e. the MRS Zapper-S) the new one is MRF Zapper-ZX. And i was left with no other option except fitting it and it costed me 1832/- INR , can anybody tell what was the cost of the prior one i.e. the S type . And could anyone conferm that it is the same soft compound tyre, though the SVC engg. said that this one has more grip , also the threads are more prominent and invokes confidence after you look at them but mm still sceptical .. can anyone confirm
                Now this is news...What is the size of the tyre? Did you get it in Yam SVC?
                Quench my thirst with gasoline!

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                • #1838
                  @Pratik332

                  Please post a few pictures of your new tire and also the specifications of the tire.

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                  • #1839
                    Originally posted by hondarider View Post
                    ohk..... can you tell me what are the good and bad effects???? cuz i do want a fat rear tyre....
                    When you get bigger tyres, your bike will be running at a taller gearing(your bike will run at a lesser rpm for the same given speed), there will be slight drop in acceleration(depending on how much you are upsizing) and there will be slight increase in top-end(3-5 kmpl)....also mileage may be affected slightly...
                    These are only small changes..The major change will be the handling..The bike will feel much heavier and will make riding in heavy traffic little difficult..
                    1986 SUZUKI AX100R
                    1999 KAWASAKI CALIBER
                    2006 TVS APACHE 150
                    2010 YAMAHA SZ-X

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                    • #1840
                      Discover 110 tyre air pressure

                      Guys I have a friend's discover 110 as he is currently out of station. The bike had a punctured tyre last week and I got her a new tube. Now as I don't own the bike I don't have her ownership manual and have no idea on how much air pressure should there be in each tyre.

                      Could anyone shed some light on this??
                      A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

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                      • #1841
                        Query Merged.
                        :)

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                        • #1842
                          Thanks for the approval Aryan. I didn't know that a thread like this existed otherwise I wouldn't have started a new thread and would've posted here itself. Sorry for that and next time I'll be a little careful when it comes to starting threads.
                          A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

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                          • #1843
                            Originally posted by Parth View Post
                            Thanks for the approval Aryan. I didn't know that a thread like this existed otherwise I wouldn't have started a new thread and would've posted here itself. Sorry for that and next time I'll be a little careful when it comes to starting threads.
                            That's absolutely fine Parth. That's what we (moderators) are here for.
                            :)

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                            • #1844
                              Originally posted by Parth View Post
                              Guys I have a friend's discover 110 as he is currently out of station. The bike had a punctured tyre last week and I got her a new tube. Now as I don't own the bike I don't have her ownership manual and have no idea on how much air pressure should there be in each tyre.

                              Could anyone shed some light on this??
                              I am not sure but 25 on front and 35 on rear should work fine for any bike.

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                              • #1845
                                Originally posted by Shreeni0403 View Post
                                I am not sure but 25 on front and 35 on rear should work fine for any bike.

                                Thanks a bunch shreeni but I'm not looking for universal tyre pressures. What I'm looking for is the tyre pressure as given in the ownership manual. Anyways thanks for the input.

                                Ride Safe.
                                A good long ride can clear your mind, restore your faith, and use up a lot of fuel.

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