Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Kawasaki Z1 900
Motorcycle tire review and specification for Kawasaki Z1 900 |
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| # | Motorcycle tire review and specification | Tire tube type | We recommend | Image (click to enlarge) | Ad |
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| 1 | Front Tire: 4.1-19 61H |
Tubed Tire(TT) | Dunlop K81 TT100 Lightweight and Classic Bikes |
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| Rear Tire: 4.2/85-18 64H |
Tubed Tire(TT) | Dunlop K81 TT100 Lightweight and Classic Bikes |
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2 | Front Tire: 3.2-19 54H |
Tubed Tire(TT) | Dunlop Arrowmax GT501F General Road Tires |
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Rear Tire: 4.0-18 64H |
Tubed Tire(TT) | Dunlop Arrowmax GT501 General Road Tires |
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Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Kawasaki Z1 900 tires
- Steady, Now: Although it primarily affects handling, improper balance can also shorten a tire's life. Check it after 500 or 1000 miles of use.
- Soap It Up: Most tire manufacturers recommend that the only substance used to keep rubber shiny should be good old soap and water. Many alleged protectants actually promote premature cracking and finish deterioration. Make sure you wipe off any lube, brake fluid or gas promptly, too.
- Scuff 'Em Up: Optimal grip is obtained only after the tread surface has been ridden on, so go into those first few twisties with a bit of caution. The suggested break-in distance is usually 100 or so miles. After that, check the tire's pressure again!
- When oil is changed, it’s a good idea to check tire pressure and inflate to at least recommended manufacturer suggested pressure or higher so the tires run cooler and have less rolling resistance. This will result in better fuel economy and higher mileage for your tires. It also helps avoid irregular tread wear on the tires.
- Tubes should always be replaced as these will wear just like the tire itself. When installing tubes be sure to locate the valve stem retaining nut all the way to the top of the valve stem so that it touches the cap. This way if the tube spins inside the tire you can see this by the tilt of the stem before the stem is torn from the tube itself. On tubeless tires always inspect the valve stem for cracks and dried out rubber, since these can crack over time and leak air. This thinking applies to car valve stems as well.
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