Motorcycle tire review and fitment for Yamaha FZS 600 / S Fazer 1998-2004
Motorcycle tire review and specification for Yamaha FZS 600 / S Fazer 1998-2004 |
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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: 110/70ZR17 54W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail |
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| Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail |
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2 | Front Tire: 110/70ZR17 54W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax D207F e Supersport / Sport Touring |
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Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax D207 e Supersport / Sport Touring |
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| 3 | Front Tire: 110/70ZR17 54W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport |
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| Rear Tire: 160/60ZR17 69W |
Tubeless(TL) | Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport |
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Motorcycle tire review and tips especially for Yamaha FZS 600 / S Fazer 1998-2004 tires
- 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!
- Check tire pressure at least once a month for cars, once a week for motorcycles. Tires can lose up to a pound a month of air pressure. Consistency is the key. A sudden drop in pressure is noticeable with regular pressure checks. E.g., 40, 39, 40 then 30 psi indicates a leak or puncture or other type of problem. It could be as simple as a bad valve stem or bent rim or something more serious such as internal 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.
- 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.
- Unseen internal tire damage: If you have a front or rear wheel that has a dented rim, replace the tire, as the tire has suffered internal damage to the sidewall. This applies to car tires as well. It is wise to replace the wheel as well since it may be internally cracked. The straightening of bent wheel rims is not recommended since you are reworking the metal thus weakening it.
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