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Title: Antique/classic tires
Post by: vf24renegade on July 09, 2011, 20:52:36 PM

Has anyone tried putting classic tires like Coker offers ont their Drifter?
I have a 2000 800 and would like to try and get the classic look of the Super Chief.
I was mostly wondering if the larger sidewall for that look would prove detrimental.
Thanks

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: chief on July 09, 2011, 21:28:13 PM

There are several wide white wall choices available. My bike isn't a show bike but I
do like the WWW look... so I stick with www using modern tech and the correct size. I 'm very particular about my bike tires!

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: cochise on July 13, 2011, 22:06:12 PM

I went with Metzeler 880's. They so far ( 3000 mi ) are great. They have the large ww, I love the look . The only drawback is keeping the back tire clean because of chain lube. Takes me 15ft to clean a spot, move it ahead , clean .....

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: chief on July 14, 2011, 09:05:05 AM

I have the metz too... have used 3 others, like the Metz the best.

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: scamp62 on August 02, 2011, 17:04:56 PM

cochise
I have WWW and i use a Bel-Ray Super Clean Chain Lube and works great !!! no spater

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: TripWire on August 02, 2011, 18:45:15 PM

Cochise
I picked up a Craftsman Bike/ATV lift last year. I just raise the bike in the air to clean the tires, makes quick work out of it.

Title: Re: Antique/classic tires
Post by: cochise on August 13, 2011, 22:24:51 PM

Thanks for the advice. My ATV lift is a pain . The pads contact the grease fittings at the balance point. Did you modify yours ?

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