I see some folks put car tires on the rear of there st1300, and I’m curious how does the bike handle and feel ?
Does that also fit on the 1100?Run it at 26 psi and you will forget that it is a car tire. Smoother ride, better traction, better stopping, better flotation on soft stuff.
I get about 40,000 miles per tire and next month I will be installing CT # 5, which would have been MCT # 35. You do the math $....
BFGoodrich G-force comp-2 A/S plus 205/50ZR17.
I believe the tire Spidey noted doesn't require grinding.I still plan to do this due to future trailer-towing...
But! I do NOT want to grind my swingarm!!
I understand, on rare occasions, a CT may actually fit with no interference.
And I am fully prepared to take the heat from you maniacs who have, and will, take a grinder to the aluminum on your 1300.
Not me.
Nope. Very difficult to find a CT that fits the STock 1100 rear wheel. If you change to a GL1500 rear wheel there are several choices. But the conversion to the GL wheel is involved. See this link for more info: http://www.st-riders.net/index.php?PHPSESSID=mnnnpn91v7qgab8408vn3450vi&topic=7848.0Does that also fit on the 1100?
I don't recall my insurance (Progressive) saying anything about modifications beyond if you add accessories, keep the receipts and they will be covered. But that's the USA. We have some pretty outrageous choppers on the road and I have to assume they are covered.Does your insurance cover you when you have a car tire fitted? If you change anything over here they have to be notified when taking out the policy otherwise they would likely not pay out in the event of a claim. I'd imagine they'd go nuts if they seen a car tire fitted.
There is very little clearance on the right side on the 11. Don't bother.Does that also fit on the 1100?
I won't get into the debate of should you or shouldn't you, but in the UK I doubt any insurers would take you on and not least because it's illegal under Con and Use Regs.Definitely not for me, invalidates insurance here in the UK and is not designed for the job. If you can't afford the correct tyres for your bike you should give up riding, period.
I’m passing through Birmingham next week. Want me to bring my grinder? I’ll grind it for you.But! I do NOT want to grind my swingarm!!
Hey, I have a new grinder, too... only used a couple of times. But not on the bike.I’m passing through Birmingham next week. Want me to bring my grinder? I’ll grind it for you.
John
I have one of Mark's sets on my 1100.Only know of 1 guy that had a car tire on an 1100.
The author and machinist of the article, Mark, is only with us in our memories.
Thanks for the details.Run it at 26 psi and you will forget that it is a car tire. Smoother ride, better traction, better stopping, better flotation on soft stuff.
I get about 40,000 miles per tire and next month I will be installing CT # 5, which would have been MCT # 35. You do the math $....
BFGoodrich G-force comp-2 A/S plus 205/50ZR17.