Topica Loopframe_Guzzi Archive


Subject: Re: White Wall Tires

Author: guzzi-@aol.com

Date: Jul 31, 2000, 9:36 AM

Post ID: 1701658251


In a message dated 7/31/00 8:45:40 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
to-@infinitymusic.net writes:

<< They do appear to be very soft though as I'm
approaching 4000 miles on the back one and I think it will do about 6. Mark
and Bill have both ridden it so their opinions as to the handling are more
expert than mine.
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Damn, my secret is out! Yes, you will only get 6000 on the rear (if you are
lucky). Remember that is a FRONT tire you will be running on the rear
(against Dunlop's advise) it worked well for me, no handling problems and
good traction. I got hincky about the front tire on the rear so I got a 16
inch rear rim. now I have a wide (no pun intended) selection of real rear
tires (Harley size). Personally I think the loopframes look like crap with
whitewalls - I don't think anyone should even consider putting them on and
disgracing a fine old bike, stick to black! :)
Bill Kerylow
73 eldo

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