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Offline Djfob

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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #25 on: February 28, 2015, 07:18:59 AM »

yeah, it's gonna handle like #$%*...no seriously, I can't remember if those are directional or not, if they are, they will have an arrow on the sidewall indicating the rotation that is intended, but I think you will be better off  putting the arrow going the wrong way on the front...more chance of the tire holding together at highway speeds for longer.

Yep for it to work front tire needs to point back
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #26 on: February 28, 2015, 08:23:05 AM »
I wish they made the Speedmasters in 4.00 x 18. Any other front tires recommendations?
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #27 on: February 28, 2015, 10:09:10 AM »
Seems like candidate for cafe dickshunary to me  ;D
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #28 on: February 28, 2015, 11:29:52 AM »
You might as well offer advice to a stone, Prokop. The North American mindset isn't going anywhere.
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #29 on: February 28, 2015, 12:34:48 PM »
You guys are a big help...thanks. Next time leave your pithy comments at the door.
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #30 on: February 28, 2015, 01:56:32 PM »
Yes boss. :) Sorry eh.
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #31 on: February 28, 2015, 02:59:56 PM »
You guys are a big help...thanks. Next time leave your pithy comments at the door.

You don't listen, what do you expect...?   ::)  If you posted that you only wanted these tires for looks and didn't give a sh1t how they handled, most of the guys replying wouldn't even be here....
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #32 on: February 28, 2015, 03:02:21 PM »
You guys are a big help...thanks. Next time leave your pithy comments at the door.

So you want only opinions that support your selection?

Then why are you here in the first place?
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #33 on: March 02, 2015, 10:04:11 AM »
He never asked for any of your opinions.  He wanted to know who made the tires.  I would guess the comprehension issues aren't with the original poster and he has every right to tell you guys what he thinks of patronizing, arrogant know it all posts that don't relate to his question.
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #34 on: March 02, 2015, 10:20:43 AM »
If I was making a bad choice as obvious as the OP is, I would appreciate if somebody told me what the problem could be, wouldn't you?
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #35 on: March 02, 2015, 11:15:31 AM »
I wish they made the Speedmasters in 4.00 x 18. Any other front tires recommendations?

The Bridgeston Accolade is a vintage styled ribbed tire somewhat similar to the Speedster.   I've seen them in 100mm widths - that's pretty close to 4
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #36 on: March 02, 2015, 02:31:05 PM »
He never asked for any of your opinions.  He wanted to know who made the tires.  I would guess the comprehension issues aren't with the original poster and he has every right to tell you guys what he thinks of patronizing, arrogant know it all posts that don't relate to his question.

So if he was going to touch a bare power line you would rather sit back and say nothing...?
He didn't make himself clear either, that would have helped, as I read it, he doesn't seem to know a lot at all> + 1 to what Prokop said also.... I blows me away when people make statements like this, Bikes have 2 wheels and rely heavily on suspension brakes and good quality tires to work as designed {far less forgiving than cars}, this same advice has been given to plenty of people here that respect it for what it is, GOOD ADVICE, he can now make an informed choice. You "I can do what ever I like regardless of the consequences" people seem to like setting yourselves up for a fall....Remember Fenders anyone..... ;D
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #37 on: March 02, 2015, 03:12:57 PM »
Fenders Rule!   Heard he bought a Kawasaki, although not a Z1 even though he wanted one.
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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #38 on: March 03, 2015, 01:25:04 AM »
Fenders Rule!   Heard he bought a Kawasaki, although not a Z1 even though he wanted one.

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Re: Does anyone know what these tires are?
« Reply #39 on: March 03, 2015, 04:17:09 AM »
Not all of us are knee-dragging on our way into work. : )
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