(Part 3) Best powersports tires & accessories according to redditors

https://www.amazon.com/Slime-5001-Auto-Inner-Tube/dp/B000ET8CZM

Nah, they're correct. There are arrows that indicate the direction on the sidewall to make sure.

For additional reference
http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-Front-Tire/dp/B0043YGLHU

Rear

Front

Just got my third set this past April. A portion of my commute is dirt road, which often gets nasty during the summer rains and incredibly rough all other times. I find these to be a good mix for those conditions, and I'm always ready to follow a dirt trail if I want to.

Here is a list of upgrades to the bike, and some of the gear I brought with me.

2001 Triumph Bonneville:

• TEC 2>2 Sprint Exhaust
  
• 135 main jets, 42 pilot jets, 1 shim on each needle
  
• TEC Triumph Chrome Luggage Protector Racks
  
• TEC Bonneville Center Stand Kit
  
• BellaCorse 1" Superbars
  
• Universal Black 3" Round Bar-End Mirrors
  
• Arkon iPhone Handlebar Mount
  
• SAE to USB Motorcycle Quick Disconnect Charger
  
• Omni-Cruise Throttle Lock
  
• BellaCorse Mini Rear Fender with LED Tail Light
  
• BellaCorse Motone Turn Signal Mounting Brackets (rear of frame version for the rear, front version fits under the rectifier)
  
• BellaCorse Cat's Eye Turn Signal Indicators (front and rear)
  
• 2014 Thruxton Flyscreen, sanded and painted semigloss black
  
• Airhawk 2 Medium Seat Pad
  
• Cycle Gear Bilt Explorer Dry Bag (large)
  
• MotoGear Motorcycle Saddlebags
  
• Bridgestone Trail Wing TW22 Enduro Rear Motorcycle Tire 130/80-17
  
• Kenda Kruz K673 Motorcycle Street Front Tire 100/90H-19
  
  Camping Gear:
  
  
• Helinox Chair One camping chair
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Junglenest Hammock
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Dry Fly Rain Tarp

Since you stretched, get a nice shock to support the new extra. The Forsa shock is nice and fits the stock airbox. https://www.amazon.com/Forsa-Ruckus-Performance-Shock-252mm/dp/B00J4ZATZ8

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Do you have rough roads, go off road? Get some Boppers for the road if you're not doing those things. Then a gas tank cover!

https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Bopper-Sport-Scooter-Front/dp/B005J884JM (130 or 120, some do 120 in front. I run 120 on both.

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Looks good! I like the smaller stretches, as a no-stretcher currently.

Oversized avon AM24 Gripsters, and the exhaust is from a generic 250cc quad bike, modified to fit.

Front tyre is size 90/90-21, rear 130/80-17

You can get a new tire from eBay or Amazon for 60 bucks. Linked below for you.

Kenda Kruz K673 Motorcycle Street Front Tire - 110/90H-19 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D2CQ5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D-bRCbYC30VZS


Then call around and find a place to mount and balance off the bike. If your willing to put in a little effort, you could have a new tire for less than 100.

I would say the Honda is slightly better than the Yamaha but the differences are negligible. About the only thing I wish either of them had would be a larger gas tank. I would like a 2-2.5 gallon tank so it could run for more than 8 hours at its rated load. I needed more power than either of those generators provide and went with a Yamaha EF6300iSDE.

Yeah since you noted those i looked up the other prices...


levers are $15, not $100
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Adjustable-Motorcycle-Clutch-Levers/dp/B00CQNEZ5U

tires are $160 for the pair... not $400.
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Conti-Motion-Touring-Radial/dp/B002FKHNTE


Looks like he's covering labor prices as well...

Installed:

-Trail Tech 752-119 Vapor computer

-FMF PowerCore 4 exhaust

-JD rejet 39mm FCR carb

-Aluminum skid plate

Purchased (will install):

-Kenda K270 (3.25-21 front, 5.10-18 rear)

-JTR808.41 41T Steel Rear Sprocket

-DID 520VX2GB-110 Gold X-Ring Chain with Connecting Link

-MCCT, red billet

-Silicone coolant hoses

-FMF PowerBomb header

-Kick Start V162

-2011 DR-Z400S subframe

-2-port USB charger / voltmeter

-Weego JSPT524 Powersports Tether

Need to do:

-Free power mod

-Loctite clutch bolts and stator bolts

Cargo, haven't bought anything here yet:

-PMR rear rack and sissy bar.

Haven't decided between side racks:

-Option 1 - metal looks sturdy but has just 2 mounting points

-Option 2 - great that it attaches around back for extra stability, not sure how many actual mounting points it has

-Option 3 PMR again, I like that they seem to hug the bike well but not sure if metal panniers can be used, or just bags. And in fact these only seem to have 2 mounting points as well... what's the weight capacity on any of these setups if they all only have 2 mounting points?

Still researching:

-SM footpegs or similar wide option

-LED headlight bulb

-Steel brake lines

-Windscreen

-What the hell taillight I have and where to find a flat metal sheet to get my license plate to mount on it, since the existing metal plate is broken

-Ceramic coating for FMF PowerBomb header

-Ceramic wheel bearings link link link. Expensive, but would be neat if price were no object. Will be doing mostly street riding.

-Lithium battery or capacitor - this looks appealing, and ThumperTalk carries a capacitor that would cut down on weight but would mean no electric start. I have a kick start kit though so maybe I want to live without a battery, not sure.

-Iridium CR9EIX plug

-Tool kit in one of those black plastic canisters at the rear of the bike on the left, opposite the exhaust tip

-Seat Concepts seat

-Find passenger pegs & mounts to add to the S subframe

Frivolous but tempting:

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looking for a 3.50 x 8 that can withstand high speed.


EDIT: this maybe the tire i saw on amazon, http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-50-8-Michelin-S83-Scooter-Front-Rear-Tire/321380077473?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21235%26meid%3D6516292845835822168%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141134222462&rt=nc

EDIT : YUP, http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-S83-Classic-Scooter-Tire/dp/B001V9BG2K

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Avon Roadrider AM26 Universal... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J6PL4U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

ah shit my bad my man, its this model

currently back in my maxi scoot, but that thing needs maintenance too, so just these simple new tires was ordered, not sure if they are any good, but itll do for commuting I suppose.

I do live in norway, where the winter has been kinda cold, but this tyre was ordered as they dont usually service these kinds of bikes.

The rear tire that would match the front I just ordered is this tire.

Thanks. Which tires do you recommend out of these choices?

I'm looking into https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-Touring-Radial/dp/B00LUUS5DS (front and real)

vs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J88BTK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3TGC5XRRCX4P2&psc=1

Front is a Shinko Fat Tire Rear is a Motoz Tractionator desert HT and yes, I do love them, but I’m on the fence about running a D606 next time on the rear. The tractionator is good, but so is the Dunlop.