Metzeler 888 on Vaquero

coffey67 · 03-19-2013, 07:43 PM

Thinking about getting rid of the stock stones and going with the new 888's. Front tire is stock size of 130/90 16 but the closest rear tire size is 180/65 16 and the stock size is 170/70 16. Is there that much of a difference? Anyone tried these yet?

BC RED VAQ · 03-19-2013, 08:22 PM

Yes I did it with the mich comm II same size rear tire after 200 miles developed a wobble up front on decel, Had to have a privet shop change the stearing head bearings to all balls tappered ones and wobble stoped. Kaw would not warranty them because not stock size tire on backsaid I changed rake angle and it was normal ware and tear on bearings at 6400 miles.

stoutman · 03-19-2013, 08:40 PM

I bought that Michelin Commander II 180/65-16. The difference in tire height is about 2 mm, which is a bit over 1/16th of an inch shorter than stock. I'd say they are pretty close. No wobble on my bike and no rubbing with the wider rear tire. I did the front and rear tire at the same time, both Michelin Commander II.

redjay · 03-19-2013, 10:09 PM

Michelin Commander II's on my Voyager.

highwayman2011 · 03-21-2013, 06:16 AM

Same here using the Michelins, no problems.

foater · 03-21-2013, 09:53 AM

Purchaced the Metzeler 888s front and rear last week, putting on soon, will report initial thoughts.

Monkeyman · 03-21-2013, 12:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BC RED VAQ

Yes I did it with the mich comm II same size rear tire after 200 miles developed a wobble up front on decel, Had to have a privet shop change the stearing head bearings to all balls tappered ones and wobble stoped. Kaw would not warranty them because not stock size tire on backsaid I changed rake angle and it was normal ware and tear on bearings at 6400 miles.

Bullshit. No way that tire caused the steering head bearing damage. I'd call MaKaw and try to get your money back for the labor. If not, I'd drive the bike through the dealerships front window. What Kaw did is illegal under Moss-Magnuson as a 1/16th inch difference in tire height will NOT change the rake enough to matter. Period. Take it to court if you have to.

blowndodge · 03-21-2013, 01:42 PM

I agree Chris! I'd be in small claims court tomorrow with how MaKaw treats people..

03-19-2013, 07:43 PM	#1
coffey67 Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Goreville, Illinois Posts: 202	Metzeler 888 on Vaquero Thinking about getting rid of the stock stones and going with the new 888's. Front tire is stock size of 130/90 16 but the closest rear tire size is 180/65 16 and the stock size is 170/70 16. Is there that much of a difference? Anyone tried these yet? Login or Register to Remove Ads
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03-19-2013, 08:40 PM	#3
stoutman Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: The Great State of Texas Posts: 25	I bought the Mich Cammander II I bought that Michelin Commander II 180/65-16. The difference in tire height is about 2 mm, which is a bit over 1/16th of an inch shorter than stock. I'd say they are pretty close. No wobble on my bike and no rubbing with the wider rear tire. I did the front and rear tire at the same time, both Michelin Commander II. __________________ Warning, high caffeine content!
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03-21-2013, 06:16 AM	#5
highwayman2011 Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: N Las Vegas, NV Posts: 364	Same here using the Michelins, no problems. __________________ 2010 Vulcan Voyager Login or Register to Remove Ads
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blowndodge Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Washington City, Utah Posts: 16,474	I agree Chris! I'd be in small claims court tomorrow with how MaKaw treats people.. __________________ I love my Victory Cross Country Tour 106. Smells like Victory! Ultra's are Limited There are two types of Harley riders. Those that trailer them and those that push them. The most Interesting Man in the World "Find the things in life you don't do well and don't do those things" Member # 0005
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03-19-2013, 08:22 PM	#2
BC RED VAQ Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Beecher City IL 62414 Posts: 320	Yes I did it with the mich comm II same size rear tire after 200 miles developed a wobble up front on decel, Had to have a privet shop change the stearing head bearings to all balls tappered ones and wobble stoped. Kaw would not warranty them because not stock size tire on backsaid I changed rake angle and it was normal ware and tear on bearings at 6400 miles.
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03-19-2013, 10:09 PM	#4
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,978	Michelin Commander II's on my Voyager.
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03-21-2013, 09:53 AM	#6
foater Jr. Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 4	Purchaced the Metzeler 888s front and rear last week, putting on soon, will report initial thoughts.
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