I am planning to take my BBK bike on some VERY curvy roads later this summer. And I'm going to push it as fast as seems safe.
Specifically I am going to go to Deal's Gap and run "The Dragon"
What tires would y'all recommend? Obviously I will need to get the bakes in good shape too. Are the EBC slotted pads about as good as any of the others?
What else do I need to prep before running a road with 314 curves in 11 miles?
I really like the Dunlop TT series... I ran the TT92 on the front and loved the sticky-ness of it. They are getting harder to find as the TT93 has replaced the 92s. They are basically racing tires for the street
Bakaracer uses Dunlops for his track bike. Good enough for me. Beware the Gendarmerie along the Dragon's Tail. Lots of fatalities along that strip have led to a crackdown by Law Enforcement. Party-Poopers!
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Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
The Kenda 453 is a newer 'sport' tire "designed for the ultimate in traction". according to their website http://www.kendatire.com/en/motorcycle/scooter/k453/ which didn't have too much info on both... but I'm currently riding on the 413s and they seem sticky enough for my semi-agressive riding style. Although I'm currently not trying to push it to the limit since I need to get rid of my front end wobble issue first (and am still getting used to the extra weight of the Daelim Cordi).
I have the 413 on my red scooter sounds like the 453 will be a good choice for the BBK bike. You are correct about the Dragon. I live 45 mins away and have been there many times on my Bandit. I think riding the scooter there will be big fun
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The 100/90 will fit, but only if you cut away most of the crankcase. Otherwise 90/90 is the best choice. Some say 3.50x10 will fit, but that was not my experience. At speeds above 50, the tire expands and rubs.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
would a 90 90 on back and a 100 90 on front be weird? I cant find another kenda 453 90 90 10 around. Apparently I bought the last one on earth this week and would like a matching front.
2000 Elite SR50 -THE PURPLE NURPLE
50mm BBK (tai)
26mm OKO (round slide) 135 Main Jet
V-8 pipe
39/18 secondary gears (7.583:1 ratio)
36 grams in Prodigy variator
Malossi Delta Clutch & WIng Bell- Thanks RED EFT 65mph GPS (on the freeway)
Even the 3.50 rubbed the rubber off the front brake cable way up under the fender, and was very close to JAMMING the wheel locked whenever I rode with Wheel-Boy and braked while turning. I don't think a 100 has ANY chance of fitting safely.
Wheelman-111
Most of my money is spent on scooterparts. The rest is just wasted.
"ISO": '03 Vespa ET4 Malossi187 74MPH
Flash 9: 2001 Elite SR Contesta 72 ZX Tran, 9:1 Gears, Stock Airbox/Carb/Pipe 58.8 MPH
Punkin: 2010 Vespa/Malossi S78, 61MPH
but I'm currently riding on the 413s and they seem sticky enough for my semi-agressive riding style. 