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Re: Tires!
« Reply #15 on: May 27, 2014, 08:20:09 PM »
Quote from: kneescrubber on May 27, 2014, 07:13:29 PM
And btw, the little thing in the tread on the right side, is a wear bar.

You're welcome.  ;)

The little bit of flashing at the center right or the little knob on the far right just under the fender?

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #16 on: May 27, 2014, 08:23:42 PM »
Quote from: JReazor on May 27, 2014, 02:11:47 PM
The Z6 rear has a wear indicator. It's not in the center of the tire so you'll have to decide weather or not you want to trust it. Check this link.


Damn, I'm telling you, I don't recall seeing those tread bars. But I didn't know about the TWI stamp either. Learn new things every day.

Thanks for that :)

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #17 on: May 27, 2014, 08:27:07 PM »
Quote from: motormike on May 27, 2014, 04:36:18 PM
Have you tried a Michelin PR3?

According to this graph, they have better performance than Metzler Z6 or Z8.   :shrug:

http://www.allmotorcycletirereviews.com/Sport_Touring_Motorcycle_Tire_Reviews.htm


Humorously you have this quote about the Z6:

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# 9 Metzeler Z6
The Metzeler Roadtec Z6 is generally considered to be less long-lasting compared to the Metzeler ME 880, but provides better traction. Generally positive reviews of the tire regarding wet and dry handling. There is a consistent complaint about not having wear bars. Some have reported they have been stranded because they did not know the tires needed replacing. Metzeler warns that you should not run a Z6 rear without the Z6 front because they were designed to work together for water dissipation.


I don't know if the TWI isn't generally known or if there really aren't wear bars on _all_ models of Z6 tires. The one in the Smugmug was identified as a 'B' tire. Maybe the non'B' tire didn't have wear bars?

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #18 on: May 28, 2014, 06:36:15 AM »
Okay, ordered the Metzler Z6 from Motorcycle Superstore. Should be here before the weekend. I'll run the bike down to Denver where I normally get tires mounted but I'll check for that TWI and look for the wear bars.

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #19 on: June 03, 2014, 12:17:21 PM »
My sprockets and oil filter showed up Saturday and my tire arrived yesterday. Just waiting on the chain. I also need to get the tire mounted. The guys I used to use aren't around any more apparently.

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #20 on: June 04, 2014, 08:15:05 AM »
Process:

1. Removed the trunk.
2. Got bike on rear stand.
3. Removed the passenger seat.
4. Removed the rider's seat.
5. Unbolted the tank and raised it.
6. Removed the side plastics.
7. Removed the coolant reservoir.
8. Removed the front sprocket cover.
9. Stuck a broom handle into the spokes of the rear tire.
10. Removed the thread protector.
11. Removed the front sprocket nut.
12. Removed the front sprocket washer.
13. Broke the chain and removed it.
14. Removed the front sprocket.
15. Installed the new front sprocket.
16. Put the front sprocket washer, nut, and thread protector back in place.
17. Unbolted the rear brake.
18. Removed the rear tire.
19. Removed the rear sprocket.
20. Removed the hub.
21. Installed the new rear sprocket.
22. Removed the wheel bushings.

Need to run the wheel and new tire down to get it mounted. Then want to clean and inspect the bike before putting things back together. Replace the brake and clutch fluids. Replace the oil and filter. Clean the air filter. Replace the front and rear brakes (rear need it, front are at about 30% but I figure I should replace them anyway).

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Re: Tires!
« Reply #21 on: June 04, 2014, 02:40:24 PM »
Makes me glad I have shaft drive. 



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