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  • #5206
    Re: 110-90/18 compatible with Honda Unicorn (2005)?

    Originally posted by viks783 View Post
    Hello Bikers,

    I have 2005 Honda Unicorn. I am planning to put new tyres on it so was looking for 110 size tyre for rear, specifically MRF Zapper Q 110-90/18. But the MRF person was kind enough to ask me to verify whether 110 will fit Unicorn.

    Kindly help.

    Thanks a lot.
    Vikram

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    • #5207
      Re: Tyres

      Originally posted by setuniket View Post
      Tubeless tyres dont deflate just like that, You either dont come to know about puncture or will lose air off the tyre slowly.
      Its just about checking tyres every week. Thats it.

      Lappu Bhaiya, ye Voye kya hai...But I am still confused about this 4.00 v. 100 section, can anyone link up to a proper chart..

      There are basically three designations for identifying tyre types - Metric Designation, Inch Designation and Alphabetical designation. 100 comes under Metric designation while 4.00 comes under Inch designation. Alphabetical designation has something like MT/MR/MH where M is for motorcycle, T/H/R indicates tire width code etc.

      Front Tires
      Rear Tires
      Metric
      Alpha
      Inch
      Metric
      Alpha
      Inch
      80/90
      MH90
      2.50/2.75
      110/90
      MP85
      4.00/4.75
      90/90
      MJ90
      2.75/3.00
      120/90
      MR90
      4.50/4.75
      100/90
      MM90
      3.25/3.50
      130/80
      5.00/5.10
      120/80
      4.25/4.50
      140/80
      5.50/6.00
      120/90
      MR90
      4.25/4.50
      140/90
      MU90
      5.50/6.00
      130/90
      MT90
      5.00/5.10
      150/80
      MV85
      6.00/6.25
      150/90
      MV85
      6.00/6.25

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      • #5208
        Re: Tyres

        This is my first post on this thread,i want to change the tyres of my pulsar 200 NS,i wanted to know if i can change them to the ones on the r15 v2,will it affect the handling of the bike because i think there is a slight differnce in size of the tyres,i was thinking of goin for the ktm tyres,but my friend told me that they skid on wet roads,so please advice me as to which tyres which be the best upgrade for my pulsar 200 NS both front and back,i dont want to ever skid again,the stock Eurogrip tyres are denying me the pleasure of enjoying the riding experience of such a wonderful bike...

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        • #5209
          Re: Tyres

          Originally posted by Novincerider View Post
          This is my first post on this thread,i want to change the tyres of my pulsar 200 NS,i wanted to know if i can change them to the ones on the r15 v2,will it affect the handling of the bike because i think there is a slight differnce in size of the tyres,i was thinking of goin for the ktm tyres,but my friend told me that they skid on wet roads,so please advice me as to which tyres which be the best upgrade for my pulsar 200 NS both front and back,i dont want to ever skid again,the stock Eurogrip tyres are denying me the pleasure of enjoying the riding experience of such a wonderful bike...
          R15 tyres are
          designed like KTM tyres....although to a lesser extent....and you can definitely change to ones from duke........they are good....have ridden friend's ns with duke tyres.....they are just fun...
          Cheers

          Originally posted by viks783 View Post
          Hello Bikers,

          I have 2005 Honda Unicorn. I am planning to put new tyres on it so was looking for 110 size tyre for rear, specifically MRF Zapper Q 110-90/18. But the MRF person was kind enough to ask me to verify whether 110 will fit Unicorn.

          Kindly help.

          Thanks a lot.
          Vikram
          He was right I guess.....you wont get enough clearance with 110 tyres on a unicorn....it comes stock with so puny tyres.....guess you should better try 100/80 or 100/90 in 18"
          Last edited by MidnightEvil Parth; 05-06-2013, 08:55 PM.

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          • #5210
            Re: Tyres

            Thanks Midnightevil Parth,but can i go for the r15 v2 tyes,which ones are better, the dukes tyres or the r15?

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            • #5211
              Re: Tyres

              Originally posted by Novincerider View Post
              Thanks Midnightevil Parth,but can i go for the r15 v2 tyes,which ones are better, the dukes tyres or the r15?
              Both are the best tyres from MRF......r15 v2 n duke's tyres are both soft compounds and grip well.......but r15 v2 rear is puncture prone compared to duke's rear....and I have used r15 v2 tyres on my pulsar 150..they are good... ..my friend is using duke's on his p200ns.....they would work better on an ns being slightly fatter.....usually we dont decrease the size...but increase it....so on ns you can use r15 v2 rear though puncture prone....but I would say dont use that front.....and as far as cost is concerned.....
              R15 v2 front Zapper fy1 is INR1700
              R15 v2 rear Zapper is INR2800
              Duke front is INR2000
              Duke rear is INR3000
              And I am also thinking to upgrade to a 150 rear section with fz rims after my current rear on p150..that is zapper vyde 120 section....
              And on the p220f am using rear contigos and front stock.

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              • #5212
                Re: Tyres

                After using the Michelin Pilot Sporty 100/80-17 for about 4K kms, the place where this tyre FAIL is on wet corners. There is absolutely NO grip. Every other condition its OK. And its quite poor in slush as well.
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                • #5213
                  Re: Tyres

                  Originally posted by Praful View Post
                  After using the Michelin Pilot Sporty 100/80-17 for about 4K kms, the place where this tyre FAIL is on wet corners. There is absolutely NO grip. Every other condition its OK. And its quite poor in slush as well.
                  Using it as rear or front??

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                  • #5214
                    Re: Tyres

                    Originally posted by Praful View Post
                    After using the Michelin Pilot Sporty 100/80-17 for about 4K kms, the place where this tyre FAIL is on wet corners. There is absolutely NO grip. Every other condition its OK. And its quite poor in slush as well.
                    Praful, sirac 120/80 as you know...should be the one on your adventure..

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                    • #5215
                      Re: Tyres

                      Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post
                      Using it as rear or front??
                      Front!!!

                      Originally posted by SriramEfunds View Post
                      Praful, sirac 120/80 as you know...should be the one on your adventure..

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                      Sirac comes in 120/90 for the 220 and I am running the last Sirac sold at a reasonable price in Bangalore.

                      The Pilot Sport is running on the front and its absolutely not the tyre to have on wet corners, scary experience while it rained in Ooty last week.
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                      • #5216
                        Re: Tyres

                        Actually a 100 front makes an agressive 'V' profile...so there is no contact patch left.....

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                        • #5217
                          Re: Tyres

                          Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post
                          Actually a 100 front makes an agressive 'V' profile...so there is no contact patch left.....
                          Not really! It depends on the rim width the tyre is designed for.

                          The 100/80 Pilot Sporty on the 220 is OK in dry, but scary in wet. Its more of a compound issue, and considering that Michelin's made in India are actually made by TVS, there is no wonder these tyres aren't that great in wet conditions.
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                          • #5218
                            Re: Tyres

                            Originally posted by Praful View Post
                            Not really! It depends on the rim width the tyre is designed for.

                            The 100/80 Pilot Sporty on the 220 is OK in dry, but scary in wet. Its more of a compound issue, and considering that Michelin's made in India are actually made by TVS, there is no wonder these tyres aren't that great in wet conditions.
                            I was talking it for the p220 rim thats not so widened like the r15v2 or fz......have tried a zapper fx 100section front and I know what heck of problem it is.......pilot sporty in 90/90 was one of the best tyres I used so will not say that the tyre is bad. .....

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                            • #5219
                              Re: Tyres

                              Originally posted by MidnightEvil Parth View Post
                              He was right I guess.....you wont get enough clearance with 110 tyres on a unicorn....it comes stock with so puny tyres.....guess you should better try 100/80 or 100/90 in 18"
                              Thanks Parth.. but it comes with 100/90-18 as stock so I thought there should be some margin as to fit 110? At least after looking at the distance between existing tire and chain cover, there seems to be a decent gap but still wanna confirm if anybody of you have seen any Unicorn with 110 section tire? I don't want to buy it and regret it later if it doesn't fit at all.

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                              • #5220
                                Re: Tyres

                                Originally posted by viks783 View Post
                                Thanks Parth.. but it comes with 100/90-18 as stock so I thought there should be some margin as to fit 110? At least after looking at the distance between existing tire and chain cover, there seems to be a decent gap but still wanna confirm if anybody of you have seen any Unicorn with 110 section tire? I don't want to buy it and regret it later if it doesn't fit at all.
                                Bro I have seens Unis with 130 section rear tyres..... But all they had was a modified swingarm.....if you want no nonsense when upgrading tyre size do look out for 110/80 not 110/90 as 110/80 will be a difference of -0.6% and that 110/90 will make a difference of 2.8% ........go some pages back and I have posted how much even a 2% matters....and how it made me to center the wheel and remove chainguard on my p150....though now I can easily go for 150

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