Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 1998-1998

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 1998-1998
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1	Front Tire: 150/80-16 71H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop D404F G Road bias Custom Touring
	Rear Tire: 150/80B16 71H	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop D404 J Road bias Custom Touring

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Kawasaki VN 1500 Classic Tourer 1998-1998 tires

• Look Before You Crank: Before you saddle up, take a moment to visually inspect your tires. We can't tell you how many times we've pulled out screws or nails before a ride, thus preventing almost certain tire failure. Once you're on the road, it'll be too late.


• Stay Smooth: This is common sense--avoid potholes and sharp objects on the road that can compromise your tire's integrity. The same goes for curbs.


• Use a digital pressure gauge if possible or ensure your pencil stick gauge is accurate. Look into a tire sensor to warn of low air.


• When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.


• Motorcycle tires work in much more brutal environment then car tires. Because of many factors such as load carried, horsepower and torque produced, and this being applied to a contact surface that is very small by comparison, one can understand why the tires are not only expensive but also work in a much more demanding environment. Therefore keeping the tire pressure correct and routine tire inspection is critical.

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