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Post by ninja on Apr 22, 2013 19:49:25 GMT -5
From one new member to another: Welcome!
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Post by ninja on Apr 15, 2013 18:56:35 GMT -5
I have discussed this point with one of the major online dealers of scooter tires and this is their response:
"Front and rear tires are designed differently, so we can't recommend running a front on the rear of your bike. The best bet would be to ask you to contact the bike manufacturer and see if they can recommend alternate sizes for you. They should be able to tell you if other sizes will fit and be safe. "
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Post by ninja on Apr 13, 2013 11:18:46 GMT -5
My scoot has the hump, so I won't be hauling any cases of soda. That's pretty impressive though, THREE cases! >'Kat I lied...it was really three cases of beer. ;D |
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Post by ninja on Apr 12, 2013 12:17:15 GMT -5
Yes, stepping through is nice.The other thing I like about the step through design is the flat floorboard. So nice to be able to go shopping and carry it all home. With my motorcycle, I could only carry what I put in a backpack so I would usually end up driving the car if I had to shop. The other day I brought home 3 cases of Soda and two full grocery bags on my scooter. Love it.
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Post by ninja on Apr 11, 2013 18:55:11 GMT -5
Thank you all for the welcome.
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Post by ninja on Apr 11, 2013 12:25:38 GMT -5
[replyingto=shalomrider]shalomrider[/replyingto]Thanks Ken. I appreciate the welcome.
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Post by ninja on Apr 11, 2013 11:56:08 GMT -5
Been a motorcycle rider for many years and just got myself a Kymco Super8 150. Love the scooter and may never go back to a regular motorcycle. Looking forward to being a part of this forum.
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NEW TIRES
by: ninja - Apr 11, 2013 11:32:23 GMT -5
Post by ninja on Apr 11, 2013 11:32:23 GMT -5
I just bought a new 2013 Super8 150 and they now come stock with a 120/70 R14 front tire so you can probably go with this size which is widely available . Try these: Avon AM63 Viper Stryke , Michelin City Grip Scooter Tires, Michelin Gold Standard Scooter Tires, Pirelli Diablo Scooter tires, Shinko SR567.
I think the bigger problem would be finding a REAR tire in the correct 120/80 - 14 size. All of the tires I've seen of this size are FRONT tires, not rear(there is a difference).
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