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**vivekpetrohead** · 06-03-2011, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by aalop143 View Post

i want to know whats difference between 100/80/17 and 110/80/17 means average pickup and other things ( i am talking about pirelli mt75)

Im using 100/80-17 Pirelli MT 75. Best tyres for the rains. Only difference from 110 spec is less width (by 10 mm). Negligible difference in mileage or power.

**xionite** · 06-03-2011, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by vivekpetrohead View Post

R-15 tyres are more prone to puncture but luck plays a more important role IMO.

and the kind of roads you ride on.

i know a few stretches in Bombay which guarantee a flat tyre.
with 100% results.

**princesirohi** · 06-03-2011, 03:50 AM

Originally posted by vivekpetrohead View Post

I have an RTR 180 and been using Zapper FY 80/90-17 (R-15 front tyre) for past 4 months. IMO, its the best option in terms of grip. However its soft compound and will wear off faster than other tyres.

Im from Pune. Got it for 1850 from laxmi Tyres, near Mangala talkies, corporation area. They are MRF dealers and its difficult to find this tyre anywhere else.

is it 80/90-17 or 90/80-17....i guess it should be 90/80-17.

thanks a ton bro.....but can u tell me exactly where it is...

is it between mangla talkies and modern cafe or between corporation bus stand and balgandharv???

Originally posted by vivekpetrohead View Post

Im using 100/80-17 Pirelli MT 75. Best tyres for the rains. Only difference from 110 spec is less width (by 10 mm). Negligible difference in mileage or power.

man, where did u get it....i was searching for this....?

and which bike u ride bro.......coz my pulsar need 100/90 i guess what was your bike's stock tyre size is it 100/80 or 100/90.....if it was originally 100/90...then do u feel any difference in top speed or RPM wise any difference in speed.

Originally posted by xionite View Post

and the kind of roads you ride on.

i know a few stretches in Bombay which guarantee a flat tyre.
with 100% results.

this is generally because puncture walas throw nails on road to get good business.....there is a similar road in pune also.

**s4s** · 06-03-2011, 11:13 AM

change rear tyre of gladiator type ss

hi.i want to change the rear tyre of my gladiator type ss to a wider one.can anyone advice please which one would be best for me and will this affect my mileage and pick up.

**Aneesh@4GHz** · 06-03-2011, 01:30 PM

Guys here @ kollam,Pirelli MT75 and SD 100/80-17 front fitment available.

Bought Michelin Sirac Street 2.75 Front TT for hunk.

1500RS

Special thanks to Dilip Deville.

**kaynmantis** · 06-03-2011, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by princesirohi View Post

this is generally because puncture walas throw nails on road to get good business.....there is a similar road in pune also.

Gawd! I never thought of this. Now its making sense

. I had 3 punctures within a span of 6 months. Twice nails and once a metal piece. All within proximity of puncture walas. Blamed it on bad luck...and good luck for happening close to puncture wala

. Since I relocated I never had any puncture for the past One and a half year and still using the same tyres. Btw, am from Mumbai.

**SriramEfunds** · 06-03-2011, 03:45 PM

Originally posted by Aneesh@4GHz View Post

Bought Michelin Sirac Street 2.75 Front TT for hunk.

1500RS

Looks good. However the website has a different picture of the Sirac Street, would that be of a rear tyre pattern??

Do let me know about this tyre performance , down the road will change from stock to Michelin's.

**adroit_91** · 06-03-2011, 04:03 PM

Getting my Fazer's tyres sealed!

Originally posted by xionite View Post

i've used Slime Tyre Sealant. (for Motorcycles)

got mine from the US... but you do get them here too.

Hi there,

My Fazer's tyres (the rear one is worse) have developed leaks in their repaired punctures! According to the tyre repair shop, I should either get tubes into those tyres, or buy new ones! Also, the MRF (stock tyre manufacturers for Fazer MRF Revs) showroom guy mentioned that these MRF tyres are not a good fit for the bike and get frequent punctures and leaks from punctures!

Now, I was wondering if I should try these Slime sealants to seal the leaks, or buy new tyres? Putting in a tube seems dangerous! I am from Bangalore, and any guidance on tyre brand to use and where to buy along with price would be appreciated!

If I should buy the Slime sealant, where in Bangalore can I get it? And, the estimated price and quantity, etc would also be great!

Cheers,
Anup

**vivekpetrohead** · 06-03-2011, 04:15 PM

[QUOTE=princesirohi;641326]is it 80/90-17 or 90/80-17....i guess it should be 90/80-17.

thanks a ton bro.....but can u tell me exactly where it is...

is it between mangla talkies and modern cafe or between corporation bus stand and balgandharv???

man, where did u get it....i was searching for this....?

and which bike u ride bro.......coz my pulsar need 100/90 i guess what was your bike's stock tyre size is it 100/80 or 100/90.....if it was originally 100/90...then do u feel any difference in top speed or RPM wise any difference in speed.

NO. R-15 front is 80/90-17.

I have an RTR 180. Stock tyre sizes are 90/90-17 front and 110/80-17 Rear tyre.
Both my tyres are 10 mm less than stock in terms of width, profile is the same. Hardly any difference..infact bikes faster with better grip levels.

Got the Pirelli from Shivshambho tyres near Mkt Yard. Cost INR 2500/-

If you are going towards Balgandharva, you have to take a right turn just before the under bridge at the Bus Stand. Its a small shop and you should find it by the road.

**xionite** · 06-03-2011, 04:26 PM

Originally posted by adroit_91 View Post

Hi there,

My Fazer's tyres (the rear one is worse) have developed leaks in their repaired punctures!

Now, I was wondering if I should try these Slime sealants to seal the leaks, or buy new tyres?

how many kilometers have ur FZ tyres done?
and how many punctures have u had?

coz i've what i've heard from a few tyre dealers...
is that the FZ rear tyre is pretty resistant to punctures.
(compared to other MRF tyres & keeping in mind that your tyres are in good condition)

Slime usually works well if u get puncture while ur riding.
meaning... you need to be moving for it to auto-seal.
it doesn't work as well if you're stationary.

you cannot "fix" the leaks in your tyres now.
it works exclusively (from the inside of the tyre) at the moment the puncture occurs.

**adroit_91** · 06-03-2011, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by xionite View Post

how many kilometers have ur FZ tyres done?

and how many punctures have u had?

Slime usually works well if u get puncture while ur riding.
meaning... you need to be moving for it to auto-seal.
it doesn't work as well if you're stationary.

you cannot "fix" the leaks in your tyres now.
it works exclusively at the moment the puncture occurs.

Nearly 11K kms done!. And, there are 3 punctures on the rear and 1 on the front. Also, they are leaking, but I manage by getting air filled in just when I am about to start riding!

So, is it not possible that I get this Slime gel filled, get some air, and ride on? That should do the trick, shouldn't it?

**xionite** · 06-03-2011, 04:33 PM

Originally posted by adroit_91 View Post

So, is it not possible that I get this Slime gel filled, get some air, and ride on? That should do the trick, shouldn't it?

theoretically that should work.

u can try.

if the leaks aren't "big" it should work.

once fully inflated... how long does it take for you tyre to lose most of the tyre pressure??

**adroit_91** · 06-03-2011, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by xionite View Post

theoretically that should work.

u can try.

if the leaks aren't "big" it should work.

once fully inflated... how long does it take for you tyre to lose most of the tyre pressure??

I need to leave it standing for about half an hour or more to feel any loss at all! And, the leaks are quite small! The punctures themselves were not huge!

Any idea how much should it cost me? I live in Bangalore, so I'll probably need to hunt it down by myself! And, how much is an appropriate quantity?

**antz.bin** · 06-03-2011, 04:42 PM

I had recently gone to MRF tyre shop to get a tyre change. The guy there told me about a new way to get tubeless punctures fixed especially if there are multiple ones. It does a better job than the regular 'strip' puncture repair. So does not require you to change the tyre altogether. Known as Mushroom puncture patch. The guy there told me that a strip puncture repair costs 100 bucks, while a mushroom repair costs 130. I think this is me staying on topic. I just came to know this so felt like sharing here.

According to the attendant, strip punctures leak(due to extreme heat which makes them loose) and mushroom ones dont. @Adroit_91 You should try this.

I know the place this can be done in Pune... No idea about Bangalore. But do enquire about it at any big MRF dealership.

**Only Amit...** · 06-03-2011, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post

Looks good. However the website has a different picture of the Sirac Street, would that be of a rear tyre pattern??

Do let me know about this tyre performance , down the road will change from stock to Michelin's.

Have a look at PSD and Mich M45...provides great grip and the breaking is awsome.Gives a virtual ABS experience

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