We can only hope not.. That front tire was ruled as the number 1 cause for the high speed wobbles these bikes were so famous for..
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| Author: | anotherusername [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Original tire tread pattern |
Anyone new making a good reproduction tire for an H1 (1970)? |
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| Author: | kawbulman [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
We can only hope not.. That front tire was ruled as the number 1 cause for the high speed wobbles these bikes were so famous for..
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| Author: | anotherusername [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 3:39 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Who am I to take away from the legendary handling of an H1. |
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| Author: | Retro 3 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Hey Mark, I don't know anything about them But, the Z1 that I have, has DURO's That look like the old original tread. They have a website if you want to check them out. Durotire.com HF316 (rear) HF317(front) |
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| Author: | anotherusername [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:10 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Thanks Shane......I have Duros on my H2 that I brought to the Gap this year, I like them,I am seeing what other options are out there. |
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| Author: | Retro 3 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Does your H2 'wobble' or wander? I'm restoring the Z1 and was debating Whether to keep the Duros. I rode this bike about 50 miles before I tore it down. It didn't feel right (front end felt loose). I'm guessing it was either tires or the lack of the steering dampner. |
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| Author: | Jim [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Could be loose/worn head bearings too, Shane. |
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| Author: | Retro 3 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 6:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Yeah, tapered are on the menu. And I have a dampner. This bike will be stock and was considering the stock appearing tires. Oh, and to keep this Marks thread, I found a shift return spring and will get it to him soon. |
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| Author: | suthernS2 [ Sun Jul 15, 2012 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Didn't Dunlop use to make one. Seems like it was a called a Gold Seal.My W650 has a ribbed tire on the front made by Bridgestone. I can check the size if you need me to. |
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| Author: | RODH2 [ Mon Jul 16, 2012 5:38 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Original tire tread pattern |
Dunlop (Japan) needs to reproduce the original zig-zag pattern K77, (in a modern compound) which came on the white Mach 111's - it looked great! 'Course the '70 ons had a ribbed tyre, which should be easy to duplicate! |
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