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Pete - 26 Aug 2004 02:12 GMT

I need to replace the rear tire on my '89 vmax (sheetrock screw). I saw on
a website somewhere a recommendation for the Michelin Macadam 50. However,
the mechanic at the local Yamaha dealer showed me a set of new Macadams he
had just taken off another customer's vmax. He said that the bike developed
a nasty shake in the front at about 60 mph. He couldn't explain why, but
when he put on a set of Dunlop Challengers (OEM recommended), the shake was
gone.

Has anyone else experienced this?

What are the best tires for this beast?

Thanks,
New V-Max Owner

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Wolf Blitzer - 26 Aug 2004 02:34 GMT

> I need to replace the rear tire on my '89 vmax (sheetrock screw). I saw on
> a website somewhere a recommendation for the Michelin Macadam 50. However,
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> Thanks,
> New V-Max Owner

Hi Pete
Most of the shake and wobble can come from lack of air in the tires and
front fork pressure.
as for the tires i place 38 psi in the front 42 psi in the rear. I have no
shake. As for the tires I have Metzler 880's stock front and 170/80/15 in
the rear. It handles very good, although a lot of people say stay with the
stock sizes.
look around on the net for vmax forums and do a search.
Good luck
Wolf

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Roadrunner - 27 Aug 2004 19:50 GMT

> > I need to replace the rear tire on my '89 vmax (sheetrock screw). I saw
> on
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> Good luck
> Wolf

The best tires for the mighty Max is for sure Metzler ME880, and I am sure
you dont have to feel any wobble at all if you only put in at least 3,2 kg
pressure in the back tire and 2 kg in front.
Vallan

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Motorpsycho Jim - 29 Aug 2004 15:44 GMT

i agree with others who say, wobble is probably cupped or worn tire.
replace the tire and your bike will be ok again. btw, i'm running stock
size metz.880 on my 03 max and it handles ok.. g-luck & ride safe.
--motorpsycho jim
03 max
95 magna
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I need to replace the rear tire on my '89 vmax (sheetrock screw). I saw
on a website somewhere a recommendation for the Michelin Macadam 50.
However, the mechanic at the local Yamaha dealer showed me a set of new
Macadams he had just taken off another customer's vmax. He said that the
bike developed a nasty shake in the front at about 60 mph. He couldn't
explain why, but when he put on a set of Dunlop Challengers (OEM
recommended), the shake was gone.
Has anyone else experienced this?
What are the best tires for this beast?
Thanks,
New V-Max Owner
Hi Pete
Most of the shake and wobble can come from lack of air in the tires and
front fork pressure.
as for the tires i place 38 psi in the front 42 psi in the rear. I have
no shake. As for the tires I have Metzler 880's stock front and
170/80/15 in the rear. It handles very good, although a lot of people
say stay with the stock sizes.
look around on the net for vmax forums and do a search. Good luck
Wolf
The best tires for the mighty Max is for sure Metzler ME880, and I
am sure you dont have to feel any wobble at all if you only put in at
least 3,2 kg pressure in the back tire and 2 kg in front.
Vallan

............................
Motorpsycho Jim
http://forums.delphiforums.com/V_MaxRiders

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RJ Walsh - 30 Aug 2004 02:15 GMT

Metzler 880's are good. Stock sizes give best performance although some
use a 170 rear. Use 38 - 42 psi in the front.
check out:
www.v-max.com
for good info all around.

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My $.02,
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Bob Walsh
`04 Cerulean Warrior

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