Used one on my last Valkyrie, with a dual sport BMW rear tire on the front. Both had 14k on them when I sold the bike. Looked almost like new. Both tires handled great. Just experiment with air pressure till you get it dialed in. As soon as my mc tires get worn out, I'll be buying the same two tires again.

 

The second pic in my gallery shows the bike lowered with ct. I have never had a problem with the turn signals rubbing. It will bottom out 2 up, but I dont have the 1000lb spring. Rides nice, and I'm on my second ct also.

 

A 235 will fit?

 

If a 235 x 45 x 17 will fit a totally stock swingarm I'll go that route! someone let me know for sure, meanwhile I'm gunna start looking for one.

 

I believe that's going to be a taller tire, and you probably won't be able to get as good of a price. I'd stick with the 225.

 

Maybe i just don't understand the specs, 235 is the width,45 is the height right? And 17 is the rim size. .So why would a 235x 45x17 be any taller than a 225x45x17? They both have a 45 tallness,or does the 45 mean something different?

 

235/45 17... 45 is the percentage of the width used as side wall height. So Joey, a 235/45 (105.75) is taller than a 225/45 (101.25).

 

Oh....225 it is!

 

Well I did it! I spent the day riding around town and in some twisties trying to get used to it! Rides so different than a mt Counter steering is definitely the way to go. I like it and by tomorrow it wont be an issue, I was happy with the lean angles I was pulling off on my first day For pics go to the What did you do to your warrior thread in General Discussion, thanks everyone for the info and input!

 

I'm really impressed by the responses thus far in the thread. So much so, that I will have to come out and say that I've been riding Darkside for about 4 yrs now on two different bikes. I put the BFGoodrich Gforce T/A, 225/45/17 on soon after I purchased my Warrior. I've never had any handling issues in my opinion. Even rode the Tail of the Dragon with a group last yr and didn't lose traction or fall off the mountain as other friends thought would happen.... ;-) Bike handles better on wet roads and I think it aslo got rid of the wobble when riding on grooves. As for some additional performance numbers, on previous bike I tested stopping distance from 60 mph. I marked off a stretch of rd and measured distance to stop and just back brake, 6 times. It was 20-30% better with CT. I couldn't do the test on Warrior since tire was bald when I bought it and it wouldn't be a fair test. Now there will be naysayers as always. But I say to each his own. A CT isn't for everyone, just like a suicide shifter, fat tires, ape hangers, drag bars, and so on aren't either safe or for everyone's liking. But I'm glad to hear you like it, and I appluad the forum (thus far) for keeping it civil....

 

I think the natives are exhausted...

 

YOU ARE ALL GOING TO DIE HORRIBLE DEATHS DUE TO RUNNING A CT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

There, you happy now?

 

I like it! What tire is that and size?

Went Darkside.....

 

This one

http://www.americastire.com/dtcs/fi...ze.do&fl=&tc=KUMHH0&c=4&rcz=93534&pc=33656&ar=45&rf=true&rd=17&rc=CHDINT&cs=225

 

They put it on backwards! the rain groove is supposed to go the other way! LOL, just kidding.
Thank god, now I can forward all of my hate mail to you!

 

I know! I was hoping they would mount it the other way, my fault for not telling them to, I think it still looks cool though, I'll split the hate mail with you

 

To quote Steen Panther....Don't stop me now I can't be saved, if I die tonight at least my balls are shaved....

 

only suggestion is you get a Z-rated directional tire, I run a Bridgestone 225-45-17 and love it!!

 

Why would I judge you when we all want to BE YOU haha!

Okay seriously, the CT is your deal. For performance and technology I'm eyeballing the Avon Storm AV66 X-M 3D in 200/50ZR17 (75W) #90000020782. Its longer mileage claims seem to be holding true in countries where it came out last year. This new tire in this size is hitting the dealers as we speak. I've been waiting since winter!!!!

 

I gotta say after the first day of riding on a CT it became natural and now after 4 days I feel confident on it, I'm still getting used to it but not nearly as weird as that first day! I'm really digging it! I know it's not for everybody....maybe that's why I like it!

 

Joey, have you messed around with the psi of the tire? What psi are you running, or feel most comfortable in?

 

For performance and technology I'm eyeballing the Avon Storm AV66 X-M 3D in 200/50ZR17 (75W) #90000020782. Its longer mileage claims seem to be holding true in countries where it came out last year. This new tire in this size is hitting the dealers as we speak. I've been waiting since winter!!!!

I haven't found a front tire in the correct size in the 3-D. I've been on Avons for about 7 years. Wear like iron (>10k miles), don't lose air, great in the wet. just sayin'...

 

Does anybody have a pic with the c/t on there bike? Sounds like the way to go

 

might even have a vid...

http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/10-warrior-pics-vids/153505-do-not-try-car-tire.html#post2015092

But

Don't Do It!

 

several should in their picture albums, mine can be seen in my album.

 

Love the look !! That's my next tire . Did a bike shop mount it or did you do it your self ? Speed balanced?

 

I actually got a local bike shop to mount it and balance it on an old school race bike bubble balancer, have put 10k on it with zero issues!!

 

Thanks that works for me

 

Instead of starting a new thread i'll add to this one. I found a 225/35R17 Car tire http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires...kohama&tireModel=S.drive&partnum=235YR7SXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes . Its lower profile so I'm wondering if it will change my speedometer?

Is this profile too low?

 

The link you provided shows 23.1" tire diameter for your selected tire.
Compare that OD to the two OEM tires that came with the bike:

OEM Dunlop D220 200/50ZR17
. Tire Width: 194mm = 7.64"
. Tire Diameter: 635mm = 25.00" <-----
. Tread Depth: 6.5mm = over 8/32"
. Rim Range: 6" - 6.5" recommended
. Capacity: 853 pounds
. Weight of Tire: not listed

OEM Bridgestone BT020 200/50ZR17
. Tire Width: 201mm = 7.91"
. Tire Diameter: 631mm = 24.84" <-----
. Tread Depth: 6.5mm = over 8/32"
. Rim Range: 6" - 6.5" recommended
. Capacity: 853 pounds
. Weight of Tire: not listed

Data is from the Tire details thread: http://www.rswarrior.com/forums/13-...m/forums/13-technical-discussion/173513-warrior-rear-tire-technical-detail.html

 

Thanks.
So if I do get this lower profile tire it will lower my bike 1 inch and since it takes more revolutions per mile then the 225/45/17 it will sort of be like changing my Front sprocket to a 31 tooth right?

 

I'm curious, I've had a CT for 3 yrs now, actually I'm on the 2nd one on my Warrior and I've fought every battle of people saying how un-safe they are, etc, etc. But this LOWER profile you're speaking of could actually be even worse in the handling department. Putting less edge of the tire into turning a corner could be a problem.

 

Rear sprocket is 70 tooth.