Go Back   Vulcan Bagger Forums > Technical :: Maintenance :: Performance > 1700 Nomad, Vaquero & Voyager

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 01-12-2018, 07:56 PM   #1
naysayer   naysayer is offline
Jr. Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 27
Michelin Commander II

Those anyone know if the Michelin Commander II 180/65B - 16 fits on the Vaquero, since they don't make a 170/70?



Login or Register to Remove Ads
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-12-2018, 08:11 PM   #2
Hillhouse   Hillhouse is offline
Member
 
Hillhouse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Western MA
Posts: 180
180/65 fits the Voyager so it should fit the Vaquero
__________________

Present rides
1983 Honda Shadow VT750 - Harley Killer
2005 Yamahe V-Star - Yarley
2012 Kawasaki Voyager - Weeping Angel

http://tourofhonor.com/ #97 (2019) #128 (2018) #8 (2017) #458 (2016)
IBA #50918
VBA #2296
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2018, 07:38 AM   #3
Demolition Man   Demolition Man is offline
Member
 
Demolition Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Hannover, Germany
Posts: 380
Correct, it will fit.


Cu,
Sven
__________________
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin

MY LIFE - MY RULES !

2018 Indian Roadmaster
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2018, 07:50 AM   #4
smokier   smokier is offline
 
smokier's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DBQ Iowa
Posts: 1,807
Confirmed, the MCII 180/65B/16 fit the Vaq.

Ride safe,
Smokier
__________________
You only get one, so "Make it the best day ever!"
2014 Victory Cross County Tour Blue Fire Gloss (BFG) "Cruella"
Brides Ride:
2012 Victory Crossroads in Sunset Red "Ruby"

Previous Vulcans: '15 Vaquero, '12 Vaquero, '10 1700 Nomad, '04 1500 Classic, '01 1500 Classic, '88 Vulcan 750
VROC # 10967 | VBA # 3115
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-13-2018, 02:23 PM   #5
naysayer   naysayer is offline
Jr. Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2017
Location: Alberta Beach, Alberta, Canada
Posts: 27
Thanks for all of the replies. Needed to double check before ordering.



Login or Register to Remove Ads
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 01:51 AM   #6
SmokeHavel   SmokeHavel is offline
Member
 
SmokeHavel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Kansas / Saudi Arabia
Posts: 52
So this is a wider tread with shorter sidewall than stock?
__________________


There are many like it... but this one is mine!!
My 2011 Kawasaki Vulcan 1700 Nomad:
-Ivan's ECU Flash
-Garry's fork brace
-Neutrino Element ECM
-Vizi-Tech SupaBrake 3 brake light modulator
-Ram Mount cell phone holder
-Grasshopper driver back rest


IBA #68409
VBA #3599
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 03:02 AM   #7
BonVoyager   BonVoyager is offline
Member
 
BonVoyager's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Brodheadsville, PA
Posts: 187
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmokeHavel View Post
So this is a wider tread with shorter sidewall than stock?
Wider tread yes, but the sidewall measurement is an aspect ratio not an actual number, meaning the height is a percentage of the width.

So, just because that number is less than the stock one doesn’t necessarily mean it is shorter, because its actual measurement is dependent on the width of the tire, which in this case is wider than stock.

So, 65% of 180=117mm and 70% of 170 is 119mm, the difference of 2mm is nothing to even blink an eye at in this case.

Last edited by BonVoyager; 01-14-2018 at 10:58 PM.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 04:43 AM   #8
Demolition Man   Demolition Man is offline
Member
 
Demolition Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Hannover, Germany
Posts: 380
Quote:
Originally Posted by BonVoyager View Post

So, 85% of 180=117mm and 70% of 170 is 119mm, the difference of 2mm is nothing to even blink an eye at in this case.
Sorry, it is 65% of 180 = 117mm. So result is correct, but looks like a typing error !


Cu,
Sven
__________________
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin

MY LIFE - MY RULES !

2018 Indian Roadmaster
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 01:57 PM   #9
Spondulas   Spondulas is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Jun 2014
Location: Dickson, Tennessee
Posts: 110
Here is a link to an excellent visual aid.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 04:29 PM   #10
mbarr10   mbarr10 is offline
Sr. Member
 
mbarr10's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2016
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 1,562
If I remember correctly the commander also helps the speedometer be more accurate. But I may have Miss-Remembered
__________________
Please post back after you have solved any issues

2016 1700 Vaquero 10/4/2016
2007 1500 Classic W/ Reckless Fairing, 42,000 miles
2004 600 Honda Shadow 18,000 miles
1989 500 Honda CX Custom 55,000 miles
1973 400 Kawi Triple 5,000 miles
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 05:19 PM   #11
ballbreaker   ballbreaker is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Dec 2013
Location: canada
Posts: 487
The Commander II is a great all around tire and did help my speedometer be more accurate. I run the 180/65B/16 on my 2015 Vaquero.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-14-2018, 10:58 PM   #12
BonVoyager   BonVoyager is offline
Member
 
BonVoyager's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2017
Location: Brodheadsville, PA
Posts: 187
Quote:
Originally Posted by Demolition Man View Post
Sorry, it is 65% of 180 = 117mm. So result is correct, but looks like a typing error !


Cu,
Sven

You are correct, I fat fingered the numbers and it was an error.
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-15-2018, 09:36 PM   #13
yoda   yoda is offline
Member
 
yoda's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Lititz, PA
Posts: 432
Quote:
Originally Posted by mbarr10 View Post
If I remember correctly the commander also helps the speedometer be more accurate. But I may have Miss-Remembered
Feeding the data into the site mentioned above your post confirms what I have found. The Commander II actually INCREASES the error by 1.7%. That is why I wish the Commander II came in 160/80/16 like the E3. I prefer that size for handling and speedo correction, but the E3's got noisy and do not wear as well for me as the Michelins.
__________________
I used to be indecisive, but now I am not so sure...

Yoda
VBA #01311
SCRC Chapter 289
07 Nomad
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-16-2018, 09:35 AM   #14
Demolition Man   Demolition Man is offline
Member
 
Demolition Man's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Hannover, Germany
Posts: 380
Who needs a speedo on a bike ?

For me, it is just a guess-o-meter, to know, when I will break through the sound barrier !


Cu,
Sven
__________________
"Democracy is two wolves and a lamb deciding what to have for dinner.
Liberty is a well-armed lamb." - Benjamin Franklin

MY LIFE - MY RULES !

2018 Indian Roadmaster
 
Reply With Quote
Old 01-20-2018, 08:09 AM   #15
smokier   smokier is offline
 
smokier's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: DBQ Iowa
Posts: 1,807
Quote:
Originally Posted by Demolition Man View Post
Who needs a speedo on a bike ?

For me, it is just a guess-o-meter, to know, when I will break through the sound barrier !


Cu,
Sven
Coming from the land of "recommended speed limits", that is awesome!
 
Reply With Quote
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes




Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.2
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.