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<blockquote data-quote="BlackLightning998" data-source="post: 3405" data-attributes="member: 109"><p><strong>Welcome and beware old tyres.....</strong></p><p></p><p>Hi and a very warm welcome to the VOC, and the Forum.</p><p></p><p>Great that another Vincent will be out and about on the road - hope that you find the Forum useful.</p><p></p><p>Tyres - beware old rubber - if you are thinking of using the bike and the tyres have been on for a while I'd suggest that it would be a good idea to contemplate replacing them.</p><p></p><p>There are a number of specialists in the UK that can help you out - if you need any contacts just ask.</p><p></p><p>If you are running standard rim sizes then you are slightly restricted in tyre choice - the Avon for the front is the usual choice and then there is a choice of two for the rear, either the Avon Safety Mileage (yes, a square profile) or Dunlop K70 which is what I have on at the moment paired with the Avon front. It has a slightly (only slightly) rounder profile.</p><p></p><p>I have been very pleased with the tyre choice - and no problems in cornering or handling. Remember that the rubber compound today will cope with higher pressures than originally recommended - I run mine 28 front and rear but lots will run them softer.</p><p></p><p>Remember it is these two contact patches between you and the road - and you rely on them, so if in doubt I would recommend changing them.</p><p></p><p>Happy riding, hope to meet up sometime, I'm off to the Manx GP this year.</p><p></p><p>Stuart</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BlackLightning998, post: 3405, member: 109"] [b]Welcome and beware old tyres.....[/b] Hi and a very warm welcome to the VOC, and the Forum. Great that another Vincent will be out and about on the road - hope that you find the Forum useful. Tyres - beware old rubber - if you are thinking of using the bike and the tyres have been on for a while I'd suggest that it would be a good idea to contemplate replacing them. There are a number of specialists in the UK that can help you out - if you need any contacts just ask. If you are running standard rim sizes then you are slightly restricted in tyre choice - the Avon for the front is the usual choice and then there is a choice of two for the rear, either the Avon Safety Mileage (yes, a square profile) or Dunlop K70 which is what I have on at the moment paired with the Avon front. It has a slightly (only slightly) rounder profile. I have been very pleased with the tyre choice - and no problems in cornering or handling. Remember that the rubber compound today will cope with higher pressures than originally recommended - I run mine 28 front and rear but lots will run them softer. Remember it is these two contact patches between you and the road - and you rely on them, so if in doubt I would recommend changing them. Happy riding, hope to meet up sometime, I'm off to the Manx GP this year. Stuart [/QUOTE]
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