I'm new to this group, but a long time motorcycle rider & wrench... Seems that my '82 Vision's tires lose adhesion waaay before the suspension & chassis give it up. Anyone running larger tires or wheels? I know, the shaft limits a lot. Just thought that maybe someone's gotten by maybe with a 20mm wider rear, & ???? on the front. Thanks, & I'm sure I'll have MANY other questions soon to entertain ya. ~Geoff in Nashville
Geoff, or anyone know why this was posted to the Archives??
fixed :)
Geoff, It sounds like you need some decent tires.
what are you running ?
I haven't ridden many machines. If the bike gets a bit messy in a twisty, how do you know if it is because of the tyres or the chassis/suspension. Aside from putting better tyres on and seeing if it goes away.
I don't think i have riden beyond the limits of either on the vision, but when I do I'd like to know what each feels like.
What about tire pressures affecting amount of tread gripping the road?
I find my V can get a little light in the back on some greasier roads as I generally ride with the suspension hard and the back tire good and firm for 2up riding.
i don't know about grip, but when I incresed my tyre pressures from 28psi to 30psi the machine almost turned with a thought. I'm sure i only thought about changing lanes one time and before I knew it i had changed lanes.
More seriously the input need to change direction was much less with 30 psi compared to 28
Geoff-What brand and size tires are you riding on now?