Perforated Bearclaw!

1olbull said:

Please allow me to butt in.
The 55 aspect ratio does indeed make a good difference in handling, but tis just part of the story.
Likely in attempt to help new riders in park lots and at low speed, the Roadster was created with a reverse daigo. The result is the rear axle is .5 inch lower than the front. This is not condusive to good corner handling.
The 240/R5516 raises the rear axle to level with the front. This improves handling; however, reducing the circumference of the front can lower the front axle .5 inch below the rear and seriously improve handling!
A 140/78R17 or even better, the Michelin Road5 in 150/70R17 will greatly improve handling.

Click to expand...

Paul Bryant said:

What this combination of tyres does is reduce the rake by 1°, which is significant

Click to expand...

laraza said:

Totally unaware of this, and, as always, thanks for the info, one question, does this also apply to the Classic? thought all the bikes were the same frame and geometry?

Click to expand...

Paul Bryant said:

Yep that is the Tyre that I use, and who I buy from.
have bought a few of them.



An interesting story about Boyd M/C'z Tal ....

Back in the late 70's I worked as a Motor Cycle Mechanic at Bryan Scobie Honda.
John Amor was the parts boy back then, and David Ricka was the head Mechanic (I was No. 2)

These days, John is the parts manager at Boyds, and Dave is the workshop Manager.
They both look after me well

Click to expand...

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

I see one side of the tire is worn down much more than the other. Why is that Paul ?

Click to expand...

Idaho Red Rocket 3 said:

I see one side of the tire is worn down much more than the other. Why is that Paul ?

Click to expand...

Rocket Scientist said:

Perforated Bearclaw!
Not to confused with a deviated septum

Click to expand...