Rocket 3 Roadster 2011 Tyre Choice and Compatability

[Mittzy]

Ok. Welcome mate

 

[CanberraR3]

Well you're still an idiot for posting such a childish response. Had a look at your original intro thread too, and really didn't see you getting a hard time; certainly nothing to prompt changing your user name. You gotta be a bit thicker skinned than that if you're going to survive around here.

Anyway, yes you can get a plug in thingy that can work wonders or completely *** everything up. There are plenty of do dads you can try; some designed for simple folk like me and some meant only for the more technically talented and/or adventurous.

 

[gunnar1]

I dont think it is that big a deal to switch tires around. Lets face it the front tires doesnt know what brand is on the rear. I know radials work differently than bias tires but they have different jobs. I myself have run a tubeless oversized Heidenau on the rear of my dually, with a tube, and a tube type knobby Michelin on the front and I have seen, obviously a long time ago, a guy win road races with a bias ply dot front tire and a slick radial rear.

 

[HansO]

Ok, point taken but I only asked a question, then get some abuse!!! I wasn't being rude or obtuse, but don't like having a sarcastic abusive comment, I see Tomcat is still at it. I'm not a "cockhead" as you put it!! Anyway water under the bridge. I joined last year as Harley-dude but got abuse from just my username!! So in essence been a member since July 13 but changed email address so needed to change user name.
I'm in the UK, have BlueHaze R3R with a few mods, street slammer black bars, revolver barrel bar ends, Dave platt Zorsts, blacked out Indicators, black light covers etc.
Love the ride except the UK 126mph speed restriction. Ok we don't NEED to go over this, but it would be good to see 140 on her occasionally. Love the bike, handles well n awesome presence. Let's start again Tomcat n anyone else I've pissed off for not re-introducing myself. Sorry.

Cheers for all the tyre info

Si

See that wasn't to hard hey, it all make sense now

All good this end Tomcat, maybe I was being a bit over sensitive. Not sure where all you guys are from but are the R3R's restricted top end and speed in the gears for Torque around the world or just here in the UK?
Been thinkin about the plug-in thingie u can buy and add your map or downloadable maps u can get but if it's wrong I hear u can cause mayhem?

Cheers
Si

that thingie is called TuneECU (free software) and the $20 cable, It is very easy to use, you would have to be (a) very careless and (b) not read the instructions in the printable Downloadable manual to cause mayhem

 

[ski]

Ooooooh Tomcattywatty I sooooo profusely apologise for my extreme wudeness Sire. My name is Lionel and I love God and animals and want to make everyone happy and have world peace praise beeeeee The Lord!!
Happy now

I am pretty new around here and to Rockets as well. Not sure if your love God comment is real. Nor the quip about making everyone happy. If you are truly a Christian, you just made true Christians cringe. I am not posting to defend Tomcat as all are aware he does not need defending. A man with over 6500 post and 6400 likes speaks for itself! Be respectful and you too will get respect. The folks on this forum can and do help tremendously. And there are some real witty chuckleheads here too. You may have gotten off on the wrong foot but are now standing on both feet. Stand tall.

Ski