VN900 custom - Rear Tire size question

AdrianVall · 10-02-2007

Well, of course I am in need of a new tire due to a lovely metal shard that has implanted itself in my rear tire. Soo... my question is..

I've heard of people putting a slightly wider tire on there customs, and I was wondering exactly what tire size would fit? I need to order one ASAP, as I have a slow leak in my tire and have been riding around with it for about a couple weeks (stupid, I know but a bit short on the funds right now..)

Would the dealership that I bought the bike from (still under warranty) give me any troubles with putting a bigger tire size on?

TIA!

Cheers,
Adrian

plasma blue · 10-02-2007

Many have the Metzzler 880 200 wide they run. Do a search and you will find a lot of info.
I plan on running this tire, as soon as mine is gone. How many miles did you get from the stock?

AdrianVall · 10-02-2007

I have about 2,500 miles on my stock tire right now, but I'm only replacing it cause I ran over some sort of metal piece and I've got a slow leak and I don't want to end up getting a flat or a blowout even, so a replacement is in need. I figured if I'm going to replace it, I might as well make it look better.

So, will the metzeler ME880 200/70HB-15 fit my VN 900 custom without having to do any other sort of work? I searched the forum and didn't really find much of an answer. I've been seeing I might have to change the profile size? Whats the deal with this.. anyone use this tire on there 900 custom?

c_law23 · 10-02-2007

ive been begging for pics with it installed for awhile...good luck

Trashman900C · 10-02-2007

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Originally Posted by c_law23

ive been begging for pics with it installed for awhile...good luck

+1

AdrianVall · 10-02-2007

Anyone?

plasma blue · 10-03-2007

There finally was a picture posted, I will try to find it.

It fits, no work, it is taller and the extra height helps correct the bad speedometer readings.

Trashman900C · 10-03-2007

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Originally Posted by plasma blue

There finally was a picture posted, I will try to find it.

It fits, no work, it is taller and the extra height helps correct the bad speedometer readings.

and it works with the lowering kit?

Guidosarducci · 10-04-2007

I have done some measuring and there is no doubt a 200 will fit without mods or any custom fitting. However, any wider and plan on a lot of work. I test rode a Victory Vegas and it had a 250 and honestly I absolutely hated it because it was hard to turn and it just felt like the bike was in control not me.
Anyways, Metzler 880 200 should be a go that is what I am going to do when I need a new rear sneaker.

genegoss · 10-06-2007

Had the same issue
I went with the stock size in a Bridgestone exedra g702 and am very happy with the improved ride and handeling
Price and availability was much better also
Gene

c_law23 · 10-07-2007

I'm still dying to know if the 200 AND the lowering kit would work... also how difficult of an install is the lowering kit?

SpicyMchaggis · 10-07-2007

I'm in the same boat, I need new tires and the only options I've seen are the pirelli mt-66's, overpriced OEM garbage, the expensive avon front (with no matching rear) or the metzler rear (with no matching front).

I really don't know what to do.

genegoss · 10-07-2007

Bridgestone exedra g 702 with matching front
in stock and a bit less$

10-02-2007	#1 (permalink)
AdrianVall Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 47	VN900 custom - Rear Tire size question Well, of course I am in need of a new tire due to a lovely metal shard that has implanted itself in my rear tire. Soo... my question is.. I've heard of people putting a slightly wider tire on there customs, and I was wondering exactly what tire size would fit? I need to order one ASAP, as I have a slow leak in my tire and have been riding around with it for about a couple weeks (stupid, I know but a bit short on the funds right now..) Would the dealership that I bought the bike from (still under warranty) give me any troubles with putting a bigger tire size on? TIA! Cheers, Adrian

10-02-2007	#4 (permalink)
c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 7,638	ive been begging for pics with it installed for awhile...good luck __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold)

10-04-2007	#9 (permalink)
Guidosarducci Father Guidosarducci BTK Expert Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Salem, NH Posts: 478	I have done some measuring and there is no doubt a 200 will fit without mods or any custom fitting. However, any wider and plan on a lot of work. I test rode a Victory Vegas and it had a 250 and honestly I absolutely hated it because it was hard to turn and it just felt like the bike was in control not me. Anyways, Metzler 880 200 should be a go that is what I am going to do when I need a new rear sneaker. __________________ 07 Ebony 900C My pics here http://s232.photobucket.com/albums/e...007/My%20Bike/

10-06-2007	#10 (permalink)
genegoss The Traffic Guy BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 78	Had the same issue I went with the stock size in a Bridgestone exedra g702 and am very happy with the improved ride and handeling Price and availability was much better also Gene __________________ 2007 VN 900 C Red Patriot Guard Riders Florida Medic and Senior Ride Captain www.patriotguard.org

10-07-2007	#11 (permalink)
c_law23 Missy Peregrym's #1 fan! Forum Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Newark, OH Posts: 7,638	I'm still dying to know if the 200 AND the lowering kit would work... also how difficult of an install is the lowering kit? __________________ Chris VROC #24810 Black 2007 900 Custom (sold)

10-02-2007	#2 (permalink)
plasma blue Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northridge California, ~~its moderific!~ Posts: 1,592	Many have the Metzzler 880 200 wide they run. Do a search and you will find a lot of info. I plan on running this tire, as soon as mine is gone. How many miles did you get from the stock?

10-02-2007	#3 (permalink)
AdrianVall Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 47	I have about 2,500 miles on my stock tire right now, but I'm only replacing it cause I ran over some sort of metal piece and I've got a slow leak and I don't want to end up getting a flat or a blowout even, so a replacement is in need. I figured if I'm going to replace it, I might as well make it look better. So, will the metzeler ME880 200/70HB-15 fit my VN 900 custom without having to do any other sort of work? I searched the forum and didn't really find much of an answer. I've been seeing I might have to change the profile size? Whats the deal with this.. anyone use this tire on there 900 custom?

10-02-2007	#6 (permalink)
AdrianVall Still On The Kickstand BTK Beginner Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Boynton Beach, FL Posts: 47	Anyone?

10-03-2007	#7 (permalink)
plasma blue Banned BTK Expert Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northridge California, ~~its moderific!~ Posts: 1,592	There finally was a picture posted, I will try to find it. It fits, no work, it is taller and the extra height helps correct the bad speedometer readings.

10-07-2007	#12 (permalink)
SpicyMchaggis I like explosions BTK Intermediate Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 242	I'm in the same boat, I need new tires and the only options I've seen are the pirelli mt-66's, overpriced OEM garbage, the expensive avon front (with no matching rear) or the metzler rear (with no matching front). I really don't know what to do. __________________ '07 Vulcan 900 Custom The only mods left are a 240 rear kit, forced induction, and a microwave.

10-07-2007	#13 (permalink)
genegoss The Traffic Guy BTK Beginner Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orlando Florida Posts: 78	Bridgestone exedra g 702 with matching front in stock and a bit less$ __________________ 2007 VN 900 C Red Patriot Guard Riders Florida Medic and Senior Ride Captain www.patriotguard.org

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