Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Triumph T 150 V Trident 1973-1974

Motorcycle tire review and specification for Triumph T 150 V Trident 1973-1974
#	Motorcycle tire review and specification	Tire tube type	We recommend	Image (click to enlarge)	Ad
1	Front Tire: 4.1-19 61H	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K81 TT100 Lightweight and Classic Bikes
	Rear Tire: 4.1-19 61H	Tubed Tire(TT)	Dunlop K81 TT100 Lightweight and Classic Bikes

Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Triumph T 150 V Trident 1973-1974 tires

• 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.


• 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!


• Remember cold weather means air in the tires contracts and may require additional air. High temperatures, hot or rough road surfaces, high speeds and heavy loads all cause the tire to work harder and hotter. Make sure tire pressure is sufficient to deal with these conditions. Also under inflation is the number one cause of tire failure.


• Eyeballing tires for under inflation or over inflation is not a good idea, particularly on a motorcycle. A bike on a center stand and with no riders on it could be missing half the weight or more the tires will end up supporting. In addition, it is necessary to get down and examine tires under the fender to see if there is any tire damage. With only a few small inches supporting the load on two tires versus a much larger contact patch on 4 tires it’s a much riskier proposition taking a chance with motorcycle tires. Check also for cracking on the sidewalls, in the grooves, stones or cuts.


• Hydroplaning is the effect when the tire rides up onto the water surface of the road. What effects this is both the remaining thread depth, speed of the motorcycle and the amount of water on the road surface. In wet weather slow down and before going on a long ride for safety sake replace your tires if they are near the wear bars...its your skin.

>> OK, but what do these numbers and letters mean? <<
:: Help me identifying the motorbike tire codes! ::