Tyre Requirements (MC)

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Re: Tyre Requirements (MC)

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"custom made sprokets", :shock: ,, hay Dave, have you tried John Titman Racing in Brisbane for sprockets, :?:, he has, or can source whatever you require, may have to machine center dia, and drill mounting bolt holes,,,
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Re: Tyre Requirements (MC)

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Can a drag car front runner be used on the rear of a motorcycle, reason being that they are available in different diameters to up my gearing ie: 29x4.5x15 and being a race tyre are rated well above 200mph
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Re: Tyre Requirements (MC)

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0 to 70 MPH - Any production tire designed for motorcycle use is permitted.
71 to 150 MPH - Tires with an appropriate speed rating must be used. Tires may not be used above their speed rating.
151 to 200 MPH - Production tires with a speed rating of V when shaved or W or special tires for racing as designated by the manufacturer
201 MPH+ - In excess of 200 MPH special tires for racing as designated by the manufacturer must be used.
265 MPH+ - Contestants shall use LSR or other tires as approved by the Motorcycle Technical Committee, Section 9.
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Re: Tyre Requirements (MC)

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Garth04, with the speeds you are hinting at and the size (od) tire your speaking of, suggests to me that your bike is low reving,, maybe do some resurch on what tires the couple of high speed Harleys in the States are using :wink:
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Re: Tyre Requirements (MC)

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Hi Garth04,
The Goodyear 15" LSR range work well on my bike - most of these are moulded to the front runner profile
You need to run fairly high pressures and they do grow up to 2" in diameter at speeds over 200mph
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