Avon Cobra HEP ME!

**Kawhead** · 01-15-2010, 01:34 PM

I can't find a mark on my Avon Cobra to line my Valve Stem with. Somebody hep me! :'( Thanks in advance!

**ringadingh** · 01-15-2010, 01:41 PM

Sometimes there isn't one, just install it the proper tire rotation and balance it. Once balance it won't make a difference. The dot is just a reference point for the lighter side of the tire,if there is one.

cactusjack · 01-15-2010, 02:33 PM

Here's yo hep...

I contacted Avon about the lack of a yellow mark on my Cobra. They told me that their tires are balanced and just to install it in any position.

macmac · 01-15-2010, 04:04 PM

Perfect huh?

Might be, my dunlop ft seems to be..

With the tire on the wheel stuff the axel in, and set the wheel level off the ground and see if it stops at all random, from a little spin.. if it is ALL random it is good....

**Kawhead** · 01-16-2010, 01:28 AM

Man!!! I don't know what happened, but I replied a "Thanks Fellahs" around three o'clock, and it disappeared into the either net. And then I had to go to work. I appreciate the information and I'd rather get it here any day than call a tech line. :)

I'm putting on new tires fore and aft. Cobra on the front and a 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread on the rear. I'll be back on the Darkside again. I sure did miss it. I'm going to grease the neck, and the swing arm, and the drive shaft while I'm in this deep.

snarleybill08 · 01-16-2010, 04:54 PM

avon is my tire of choice on all my bikes. they don't have dots and they aren't balanced from avon. they will still have to be balanced. never had one very close on the balance. they really do need to put a dot on them. other than that they are a hard tire to top. great wearing and handling tire.

dandolfn · 01-16-2010, 08:43 PM

I've got Avon Cobras, too.

Suggestion: point the valve stem to the right side of the bike when you put your tires on.

It makes it a LOT easier to check the tire pressure and to add air.

**Kawhead** · 01-17-2010, 01:21 AM

Thanks guys. Yeah, ideas like turning the valve stem to the right and greasing steering bearings make good horse since to us,and somehow it's beyond Makaw. Thats OK, if she'll build a nice bike for a reasonable price, I more than happy to finish it.

Avons are good tyres. I'm gonna toss a couple hand fulls of dyner beads in there to make sure she's good and balanced.

dogdoc · 01-21-2010, 09:22 AM

+1 dan, I did the same sure helps. I've had Avon Cobras for a few thousand miles now and they are alot better than Stoners. They did take some weights to balance them.

dhomoney · 01-30-2010, 01:12 AM

Yeah the Cobra's are vastly superior to the stones.

**Kawhead** · 01-30-2010, 02:05 AM

YA GOT THAT RIGHT BABY!!!!! ;)

01-15-2010, 01:34 PM	#1
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01-15-2010, 01:41 PM	#2
ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Sometimes there isn't one, just install it the proper tire rotation and balance it. Once balance it won't make a difference. The dot is just a reference point for the lighter side of the tire,if there is one. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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01-15-2010, 02:33 PM	#3
cactusjack Mega-Contributor Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Where it doesn't snow...ever! Posts: 21,926	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Here's yo hep... I contacted Avon about the lack of a yellow mark on my Cobra. They told me that their tires are balanced and just to install it in any position. __________________ Scott "Cactusjack" Hanks VBA #00105 H.O.G. #4250060 2011 H-D Ultra Limited 103ci :: 2011 HD Electra Glide Ultra Limited w/Stage 1 :: Rallies: Mesquite '08\|Custer '09\|Cortez '10\|Crescent City '11\|Kanab '12\|Antlers '12\|Estes Park '13\|Antlers '13\|Orofino '14\|The Dalles '17
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01-15-2010, 04:04 PM	#4
macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Perfect huh? Might be, my dunlop ft seems to be.. With the tire on the wheel stuff the axel in, and set the wheel level off the ground and see if it stops at all random, from a little spin.. if it is ALL random it is good.... __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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01-16-2010, 01:28 AM	#5
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Man!!! I don't know what happened, but I replied a "Thanks Fellahs" around three o'clock, and it disappeared into the either net. And then I had to go to work. I appreciate the information and I'd rather get it here any day than call a tech line. :) I'm putting on new tires fore and aft. Cobra on the front and a 205/60-16 Goodyear Assurance Triple Tread on the rear. I'll be back on the Darkside again. I sure did miss it. I'm going to grease the neck, and the swing arm, and the drive shaft while I'm in this deep. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead Login or Register to Remove Ads
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01-16-2010, 04:54 PM	#6
snarleybill08 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 273	Avon Cobra HEP ME! avon is my tire of choice on all my bikes. they don't have dots and they aren't balanced from avon. they will still have to be balanced. never had one very close on the balance. they really do need to put a dot on them. other than that they are a hard tire to top. great wearing and handling tire.
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01-16-2010, 08:43 PM	#7
dandolfn Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 374	Avon Cobra HEP ME! I've got Avon Cobras, too. Suggestion: point the valve stem to the right side of the bike when you put your tires on. It makes it a LOT easier to check the tire pressure and to add air. __________________ If you don't grow up by age 60, you don't have to...
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01-17-2010, 01:21 AM	#8
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Thanks guys. Yeah, ideas like turning the valve stem to the right and greasing steering bearings make good horse since to us,and somehow it's beyond Makaw. Thats OK, if she'll build a nice bike for a reasonable price, I more than happy to finish it. Avons are good tyres. I'm gonna toss a couple hand fulls of dyner beads in there to make sure she's good and balanced. __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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01-21-2010, 09:22 AM	#9
dogdoc Top Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,263	Avon Cobra HEP ME! +1 dan, I did the same sure helps. I've had Avon Cobras for a few thousand miles now and they are alot better than Stoners. They did take some weights to balance them.
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01-30-2010, 01:12 AM	#10
dhomoney Advanced Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Lake Tenkiller, OK Posts: 737	Avon Cobra HEP ME! Yeah the Cobra's are vastly superior to the stones.
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01-30-2010, 02:05 AM	#11
Kawhead Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: 6th Floor up at the The Nervous Hospital up in East Central State, NC Posts: 7,454	Avon Cobra HEP ME! YA GOT THAT RIGHT BABY!!!!! ;) __________________ ??-Mar.2,2012 "Rocky" My Beloved Dog RIP Mike Tripp VBA#767 '96 800 Vulcan Classic 06 1600 Nomad 07 1600 Nomad "The shoes you buy at the Salvation Army is already been broke in"- Aunt Kawhead
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