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  • #4996
    In Bangalore the showroom I checked they said around 2800 ( for Rev-z) , might vary in Kerala

    Zapper Vyde does come in 120/80 , it should also set you back for 2800+-200 Rs .

    Originally posted by JASMINE RIDER View Post
    thanks for your suggestions..do you know about its price?...my bike is p-180 ug4 with 120/80-17 tyre size..
    "A bike on the road is worth two in the shed"

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    • #4997
      Originally posted by manubhat View Post
      Hi guys i want to change the rear tyre of my GS150R..Size is same as ZMA(100/90-18)...
      The options i have listed are
      1.Michelin Sirac
      2.Mrf VYDE
      3.Mrf Zapper Q

      I want to convert the tubed tyre(rear) to tubeless.So the front Tyre will still be a tubed tyre...
      Should i stay with tubed front and tubeless rear? or should i convert the existing front tyre to tubeless?

      I think that the GS 150 swingarm is wide enough to hold a 110/90-18 section tyre without any modifications to the chain-guard/swing-arm itself. If that is the case, the best tyre you can get is the Pirelli SD.
      If you do not want to upscale, you can go for either of Michelin Sirac/MRF Vyde. Both are good tyres and stick to the roiad well. However, if you want more kilometers, Vyde is not the tyre to go for. It wears out pretty soon - soft compound, you see.

      Regarding your query on tube and tubeless, what is you alloy type? Is it for tubeless/tube type? Tubeless type alloys though support a tube in them; but manufacturing companies do not recommend it. Reasons: 1. Possible 'slipping' of tube inside 2. Uneven expansion of tube inside if alloy heats up (prolonged high speed riding), leading to kinks in the tube/tyre. 3. Then why go for a tubeless option at all? 4. Does not help your case during a puncture. Overrides the benefits of using a tubeless tyre in the event of any puncture.
      And oh, why do you want to opt for a tube in the first place? Any leakage issues?
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      • #4998
        Originally posted by BloggingWheels View Post
        I think that the GS 150 swingarm is wide enough to hold a 110/90-18 section tyre without any modifications to the chain-guard/swing-arm itself. If that is the case, the best tyre you can get is the Pirelli SD.
        If you do not want to upscale, you can go for either of Michelin Sirac/MRF Vyde. Both are good tyres and stick to the roiad well. However, if you want more kilometers, Vyde is not the tyre to go for. It wears out pretty soon - soft compound, you see.

        Regarding your query on tube and tubeless, what is you alloy type? Is it for tubeless/tube type? Tubeless type alloys though support a tube in them; but manufacturing companies do not recommend it. Reasons: 1. Possible 'slipping' of tube inside 2. Uneven expansion of tube inside if alloy heats up (prolonged high speed riding), leading to kinks in the tube/tyre. 3. Then why go for a tubeless option at all? 4. Does not help your case during a puncture. Overrides the benefits of using a tubeless tyre in the event of any puncture.
        And oh, why do you want to opt for a tube in the first place? Any leakage issues?
        Thanks for the reply..My bike has stock tubed tyres. So the alloys are tubed type..
        Why would i want to go for a tubed tyre if I had a tubeless setup?
        I have a tubed setup now and my front tyre is not worn out.It can go for another 5k to 10k kms..So i wanted to change only rear Tyre and make it tubeless..
        I read some where that Sirac is heavier than zappers and may not be good for GS150R...So am left with Zappers and Pirelli SD(110) now..
        Any other options?
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        • #4999
          i need dual purpose tyres for my pulsar 200NS. can anyone suggest me?

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          • #5000
            Hi guys...need your help!!!
            I have a 2010 Honda unicorn with Ceat 100/90 on rear...i wanna upgrade to a bigger rear tyre (130 or 140) so plz suggest me a appropriate tyre size for my bike(i don't want to loose too much on acceleration).

            Thanks in advance....plz help.

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            • #5001
              Buddy ,

              Won't a 130 or 140 upset your bike's performance, as they are supposed to be heavier & Meatier. Please do approach our experts in the forum for further info on this.

              For 130 and 140 . I think there are options like

              140: MRF REV-z ( Duke and FZ-16), or Continental Metro ( please do verify, not sure).

              130 : MRF Rev-z, Zapper Q, Pirelli Sport Demon.

              Guys please correct me if I am wrong here.

              Originally posted by aryan rajvanshi View Post
              Hi guys...need your help!!!
              I have a 2010 Honda unicorn with Ceat 100/90 on rear...i wanna upgrade to a bigger rear tyre (130 or 140) so plz suggest me a appropriate tyre size for my bike(i don't want to loose too much on acceleration).

              Thanks in advance....plz help.
              "A bike on the road is worth two in the shed"

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              • #5002
                Originally posted by daulasa200 View Post
                i need dual purpose tyres for my pulsar 200NS. can anyone suggest me?
                what do you mean by dual purpose ?
                if thats for off roading as well as on road biking then you should go for Pirelli SD..its available in 130 for your bike

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                • #5003
                  Originally posted by aryan rajvanshi View Post
                  Hi guys...need your help!!!
                  I have a 2010 Honda unicorn with Ceat 100/90 on rear...i wanna upgrade to a bigger rear tyre (130 or 140) so plz suggest me a appropriate tyre size for my bike(i don't want to loose too much on acceleration).

                  Thanks in advance....plz help.
                  Max 120 is possible in Uni, swingarm too tight, very narrow clearance. Else have to bend swingarm and stay.
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                  • #5004
                    Originally posted by deville_56 View Post
                    Max 120 is possible in Uni, swingarm too tight, very narrow clearance. Else have to bend swingarm and stay.
                    okayzz..thanks for replying.
                    If i install a 120/80-18 then will if decrease the pickup and mileage to a larger extent??

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                    • #5005
                      Originally posted by aryan rajvanshi View Post
                      okayzz..thanks for replying.
                      If i install a 120/80-18 then will if decrease the pickup and mileage to a larger extent??
                      Pickup and mileage will be affected, the rubber will be more heavier , so obviously the engine stresses mre to rotate the wheel, so the pickup and mileage will take a hit, and moreover, upsizing from manufacturer recommended size is usually most suited. Try to stick to it as much as you can.

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                      • #5006
                        Originally posted by bluejoy View Post
                        For 130 and 140 . I think there are options like

                        140: MRF REV-z ( Duke and FZ-16), or Continental Metro ( please do verify, not sure).

                        130 : MRF Rev-z, Zapper Q, Pirelli Sport Demon.

                        Guys please correct me if I am wrong here.
                        Duke has got a 150 rear section for the same tyre, MRF RevZ.
                        For 130, you also have IRC (stock Ninja tyre).
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                        • #5007
                          Thanks Buddy for the Update.

                          Even I was thinking of Updating my EuroGrip to some 130.

                          Any Idea how is IRC Tyres ? For E.g. Grip, Wear and If possible Price also...


                          Originally posted by TeeJayy View Post
                          Duke has got a 150 rear section for the same tyre, MRF RevZ.
                          For 130, you also have IRC (stock Ninja tyre).
                          "A bike on the road is worth two in the shed"

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                          • #5008
                            Have any Duke Owners changed tyres on their bikes ?

                            Will this work on the Duke ?
                            MOTORCYCLE - Sport Demon - PIRELLI INDIA


                            110/70-17 M/C TL54H SPORTD Front
                            150/70-17 M/C TL 69V SPORTD Rear

                            I think this is the pirelli SD.

                            Any alternatives from Michelin, Metzeler etc ? If anybody has more info, could you please post it ?

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                            • #5009
                              Straightening of rim bends, in Bangalore
                              My R15's rear rim was bent, due to hitting a pothole at moderate speed (while tyre was running on low air pressure).
                              Got it straightened at A1 Car Care Centre, Near Ashoka Pillar, Jayanagar, Bangalore.

                              The rim-bend:
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                              Charges:                               INR 250 per bend.

                              Work was done well, & took about an hour. The wheel was taken elsewhere for straightening.

                              Contact: Ilyas: 93437 20184, 98800 49305
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                              R15 ver 1 Tyres, in Bangalore
                               For those looking for R15 ver1 rear tyre (MRF Zapper-S, 100/80-17"), I picked one today from Diz Tyres, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.
                              Price was INR 1900, inclusive of fitting. Is a fair price.

                              They are dealers in MRF tyres, & claim to always have stock of R15's tyres.
                              Contact: 080 2572 7787
                              Last edited by tibby; 12-08-2012, 07:16 PM. Reason: Added business card of A1

                              My views on the YZF-R15 V2.0: http://www.xbhp.com/talkies/news/198...tml#post699240

                              The pleasure is when your rear wheel slides, and you bring it back; and when the front wheel lifts, you take your time bringing it back.

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                              • #5010
                                @Tibby,

                                Talking about the DIZ Tyres,near to Iblur Bus stop right ?, Gotta agree they do have quite a collection of two wheeler tyres.

                                They had Zapper Vyde, Zapper Q, Rev-z in stock as well. ( I went looking for a replacement for my EuroGrip for my Pulsar though).
                                -----

                                Guys anybody has any idea how an IRC Road Winner (Ninja Stock) can fare with Pirelli Sport Demon?, Looking for (130/70) size.

                                Have to know about the Grip ( Wet and Dry), Wear and Tear , Off road Capabilities as well..

                                My search for the best tyres in the mentioned size is far from over ( I do know though, that its a very subjective matter)
                                "A bike on the road is worth two in the shed"

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