Re: RE: RE: Tyre Problem

["David Arnett" <DArnett@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I truely believe that the tires (and windshield for that matter) were selected for this bike to keep the bike competetive in the SPORT/touring class.  I do not think these tires were designed to be for heavyweight touring, but more for making the bike handle 1-up, thus giving it better reviews.   My tires exhibited the same phenomon, which occured when the bike was new.  Probable cause was underinflation....which causes more heat buildup, thus making the softer side compound even softer, thus rippling more at the transition point between the hard center and soft side when doing the twisties.  For 2-up I would bump up the air pressure a bit, just as you would give the rear suspension more preload.


>>> "Martin Wilson" <banzaibandit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 07/19 11:01 AM >>>
Does this mean I'll have to find somewhere to replace the rear while I'm on
Holiday ?
Where are the notes from Walter ? (on the ST site ?)

Martin W.
Triumph Sprint ST (99)
Bandit6
Too Dangerous to live, Too Stupid to Die
http://www.onewheelsenough.freeserve.co.uk/BanzaiBAndit/ 


> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of
> Jonathan Schulster
> Sent: 19 July 1999 08:13
> To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> Subject: Re: RE: Tyre Problem
>
>
> Sounds about right - my BT57 was fried (squared off) in 2000km
> with my girlfriend and luggage - the new Pirelli Dragon GTS did
> about the same with more luggage and a heavier pillion with no
> signs of abnormal wear.  Perhaps the Dragon has heavier side
> walls - it certainly has 2mm more rear tread depth.  The '57 is
> not a good tyre for two up touring - take a look at the notes
> from Walter on his trip to the Alps.
>
> cheers
> Jonathan
>
> >>> "Martin Wilson"
> <banzaibandit@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> 16/07/99 18:25:00 >>>
> Now you mention it, the first time I noticed them was after a 25 mile trip
> two up.
> Does this indicate excessive tyre flex with the extra weight on
> board (Don't
> tell the girl friend I said that !)
> If so it's a bit worrying as at the end of August I'm going to be doing
> about 3000 miles two up in the South of France !!!
> Martin W.
> Triumph Sprint ST (99)
> Bandit6
> Too Dangerous to live, Too Stupid to Die
> http://www.onewheelsenough.freeserve.co.uk/BanzaiBAndit/ 
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx [mailto:owner-st@xxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Troy
> > Blood
> > Sent: 16 July 1999 15:02
> > To: 'ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx' 
> > Subject: RE: Tyre Problem
> >
> >
> > Martin
> >
> > I had similar bands on mine, about the same mileage and distance as
> > well. Did you happen to have a pillion? Mine appeared after a 200 mile
> > ride with my wife. The bands have gone away as I suspect yours will as
> > well.
> >
> > Troy
> >
> > Troy Blood
> > PH  (864) 963-3471
> > FaX (864) 967-2787
> > mailto:troyb@xxxxxxxxxxx 
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Eric Sheley [mailto:eric@xxxxxxxxxx] 
> > Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 9:58 PM
> > To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> > Subject: RE: Tyre Problem
> >
> >
> > Martin W. wrote:
> >  >I have a problem with the rear tyre - I think !
> >  >I have now done about 500 miles and two bands have appeared on the
> > rear
> >  >BT57.
> >  >They're about 4 inches apart, appear slightly darker than the rest of
> > the
> >  >tyre and the rubber looks 'scrubbed'.
> >
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