Rear tires on the front??. - Page 4

sidetrack one · 10-04-2012, 02:33 AM

That looks like a bit of a long distance weapon you got there Gateman, nice

gateman · 10-04-2012, 02:55 AM

Funny how it goes. I really like those Tigers.

These Avon's are about the only thing thats never changed on the bike from trip to trip.
Often I just go bush with saddle bags only. Other times nothing for a day ride to some place on mixed road surfaces and sometimes its nearly all blacktop and to a time frame hence that aux tank.

I like that no matter what the conditions of a road I have a high chance of negotiating them. Sand track out to a beach or a shale road up to a lookout or crossing snow covered roads. It all works.

The reversed principl is simple. The grip for drive ( normaly fitted rear) is now used up front to give stability in turns and braking.

jdrocks · 10-04-2012, 04:28 AM

this tire question has been kicked around since forever. when i ran a 130/80 Tourance on the front, it was always with the rotation arrow, TKC the same.

when the question was asked of Metzler, here's what they had to say back in 2010...

From: Metzeler B2C Moto, US [sa.motobc01us@pirelli.com]
Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 8:17 AM

Subject: tourance tire - rear mounted on front

Hello
One should never run a tire backwards. The exception to this rule is if the tire is marked (at the sidewall arrow) as a dual rotation tire. This happens typically only with scooter tires but virtually never with a motorcycle tire.

Tire's have a tread pattern and tread cap (compound) orientation that is important to the safe handling of the application and by running the tire backwards one could help fester a future problem with the tire. Then one should note that the construction differences between a front and rear tire are radically different in material, shape, and compound so this too could have a negative effect on the handling of the bike. The last thing to look at is the possibility of uneven wear when the tire is used backwards. Thanks for the question and have a great day.

NA Metzeler Consumer Affairs
877 202-4993
www.us.metzelermoto.com

i really liked the 130/80 rear mounted up front, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again, especially for a long range trip where tire wear and wheel protection (an added benefit) are very important. i ran this setup for 16,000 miles, all weather and road conditions imaginable.

people have their opinions, but if you're going to take a hard stance in the discussion, at least have some first hand experience on the subject.

NortwestRider · 10-04-2012, 03:33 PM

I emailed Shinko and asked which way I should run one of there rear tires on the front,I will post there reply later when I get home .

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10-04-2012, 02:33 AM	#46
sidetrack one Boss STAG Joined: Jul 2006 Location: hole shaven area Oddometer: 3,724	That looks like a bit of a long distance weapon you got there Gateman, nice __________________ I live more in 5 minutes on my motorcycle than some people live in a lifetime............... My last ride started badly,steadily got worse,until it ended in disaster, but apart from that it was excellent!

10-04-2012, 04:28 AM	#48
jdrocks Gravel Runner Joined: Jul 2007 Oddometer: 2,766	this tire question has been kicked around since forever. when i ran a 130/80 Tourance on the front, it was always with the rotation arrow, TKC the same. when the question was asked of Metzler, here's what they had to say back in 2010... From: Metzeler B2C Moto, US [sa.motobc01us@pirelli.com] Sent: Fri 3/12/2010 8:17 AM Subject: tourance tire - rear mounted on front Hello One should never run a tire backwards. The exception to this rule is if the tire is marked (at the sidewall arrow) as a dual rotation tire. This happens typically only with scooter tires but virtually never with a motorcycle tire. Tire's have a tread pattern and tread cap (compound) orientation that is important to the safe handling of the application and by running the tire backwards one could help fester a future problem with the tire. Then one should note that the construction differences between a front and rear tire are radically different in material, shape, and compound so this too could have a negative effect on the handling of the bike. The last thing to look at is the possibility of uneven wear when the tire is used backwards. Thanks for the question and have a great day. NA Metzeler Consumer Affairs 877 202-4993 www.us.metzelermoto.com i really liked the 130/80 rear mounted up front, and wouldn't hesitate to do it again, especially for a long range trip where tire wear and wheel protection (an added benefit) are very important. i ran this setup for 16,000 miles, all weather and road conditions imaginable. people have their opinions, but if you're going to take a hard stance in the discussion, at least have some first hand experience on the subject. __________________ Canuckistan/Alaska, 2009; Exotic Eastern Canada, 2010; “It’s got a cop motor…” TAT, CDR, FTR, Yukon, 2011; Travels With jdrocks, 2012 V649HP Bike Build

10-04-2012, 03:33 PM	#49
NortwestRider ^OP TRIPOD ADVENTURER !! Joined: May 2008 Location: 3.7 miles North of Hell...SEATTLE.... Oddometer: 2,347	I emailed Shinko and asked which way I should run one of there rear tires on the front,I will post there reply later when I get home . Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ 2012 Honda NC700X..THE SILVER BULLIT 1982 GS850G..BLACK SUNSHINE..The tripod !! GS500PE..THE PURPLE EXPLORER So what your saying is that I have the worst hack AND a smelly wife??. MY BUILD http://www.advrider.com/forums/showt...=657673&page=6

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10-04-2012, 02:55 AM	#47
gateman Studly Adventurer Joined: Apr 2009 Oddometer: 838	Funny how it goes. I really like those Tigers. These Avon's are about the only thing thats never changed on the bike from trip to trip. Often I just go bush with saddle bags only. Other times nothing for a day ride to some place on mixed road surfaces and sometimes its nearly all blacktop and to a time frame hence that aux tank. I like that no matter what the conditions of a road I have a high chance of negotiating them. Sand track out to a beach or a shale road up to a lookout or crossing snow covered roads. It all works. The reversed principl is simple. The grip for drive ( normaly fitted rear) is now used up front to give stability in turns and braking.