Let's Talk Tires...For A Cruiser

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Audiomechanic

Dad commuting? Oh heck no. I open this thing up every chance I get! I think the main reason it's so fun for me is that I'm not scared of it. The 1000 I owned previously scared the jeebus out of me and proved to be a force to be reckoned with...at least for me and my noviceness.

If you know anyone that owns one or can find one to ride, take one out and see how you like it. From what I know, the V65's were the really fast one's (1100cc V4) but the 3rd generation Mag's (94 - 03) are the best handling and are still darn fast.

What kind of mileage does it get, riding like that?

[Audiomechanic]

Originally Posted by NONE_too_SOFT

my dad has a magna, think its an 01 maybe an 00, and i gotta say it is a nice ride. hes got some aftermarket stuff that keeps it from leaning very far, but it is very capable. lemme check and see what rubber hes got on there.

Thank you kind sir. Mine's got the engine guard but it doesn't get in the way. I lean mine almost to the frame.

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

What kind of mileage does it get, riding like that?

Bout 40-45mpg. Seriously. I'd be in the 50's if I took it easy.

[No Worries]

The Magna uses the VFR 750 engine, so it's gotta be good. Cruiser riders that I talk to get 10K or more miles on those Dunlop D402 or Metzeler 880 Marathon tires. They wear like iron, but probably handle like it too. IF I had the Magna, I would try the Avon Storm sport/touring tires.

[Phenix_Rider]

Originally Posted by Audiomechanic

Bout 40-45mpg. Seriously. I'd be in the 50's if I took it easy.

Nice. That's awfully close to what I get- and that thing's a V4 750!
Wonder if you could get something like the Road 2s in that size? Don't know if you'd ever hit the side compound though.

Need Marko to get me some info on his uncle's...

[Audiomechanic]

Originally Posted by No Worries

The Magna uses the VFR 750 engine, so it's gotta be good. Cruiser riders that I talk to get 10K or more miles on those Dunlop D402 or Metzeler 880 Marathon tires. They wear like iron, but probably handle like it too. IF I had the Magna, I would try the Avon Storm sport/touring tires.

I've heard good things about the Avon Storms! I'll give them a look-see. Thanks!

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Nice. That's awfully close to what I get- and that thing's a V4 750!
Wonder if you could get something like the Road 2s in that size? Don't know if you'd ever hit the side compound though.

Need Marko to get me some info on his uncle's...

Well, I just learned that another Magna owner on another board rolls a 170 in the back with no probs. So I might go up to a 160 since I know there are a lot more options to choose from in the 160 and up sizes. 150's kinda limited from what I can see.

EDIT: I feel like a dummy The rear tire is actually a 150/90-15

That's what I get for looking online for the tire size instead of looking at the dang tire.

[marko138]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Nice. That's awfully close to what I get- and that thing's a V4 750!
Wonder if you could get something like the Road 2s in that size? Don't know if you'd ever hit the side compound though.

Need Marko to get me some info on his uncle's...

I should know some things today. Stand by. I'll PM.

[pickle.of.doom]

Seems like I always hear most of the cruiser guys talking up the Metzelers...

[Audiomechanic]

A lot of cruiser cats do talk up Metzlers.....they also don't know how to turn.

Hey NoWorries: what do you think of the Avon Venoms? Another guy I talked with has run those and really likes them. I looked at the Storms and would love to run 'em but they won't fit.