Tyres for Unicorn

moralfibre · 2nd April 2007, 15:26

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Originally Posted by veyron1

Should suffice. If you require more, get the new Uni's alloys, and put in a Michelin or Pirelli Sport Demon 110/90. Anything more, and you'd foul with the swingarm/hub stabiliser linkage.

Veyron, are you sure 110/90 will not foul with the swingarm, etc? I am contemplating on upgrading the tyres on my Unicorn but still haven't found anyone who has Pirelli Sport demon's on his Unicorn.

spatafarose · 2nd April 2007, 17:06

Unicorn's rear tyres are so thin. that makes difference really while pulsar's tyres are a bit wider than the honda's, which results in better handling and road grip. You can take corners easily also..

moralfibre · 2nd April 2007, 17:23

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Originally Posted by spatafarose

Unicorn's rear tyres are so thin. that makes difference really while pulsar's tyres are a bit wider than the honda's, which results in better handling and road grip. You can take corners easily also..

I beg to differ. I am comfortable with the stock 3.25x18 tyres that come with the Unicorn and they do their job well in the dry atleast. Its just that more is better and I am greedy for wider tyres.

veyron1 · 2nd April 2007, 20:29

@moralfibre; Er...stock Unis are shod with 2.75x18 at front and 3.00x18 tyres at rear...

There ARE a couple of Unis out here with 110/90's. But they've had to modify the rear hub linkage. Simply by bending it. Although I wouldn't recommend it. Uni doesn't have the power or dynamics to warrant such levels of grip. Waste of money, I would say. Like I said, 100/90 should suffice.

moralfibre · 3rd April 2007, 08:06

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Originally Posted by veyron1

@moralfibre; Er...stock Unis are shod with 2.75x18 at front and 3.00x18 tyres at rear...

Oops, my bad Veyron, sorry!

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There ARE a couple of Unis out here with 110/90's. But they've had to modify the rear hub linkage. Simply by bending it. Although I wouldn't recommend it. Uni doesn't have the power or dynamics to warrant such levels of grip. Waste of money, I would say. Like I said, 100/90 should suffice.

I agree, in fact that is the sole reason holding me back from buying a 110/90. I guess, I will stick to some 100/90 Michelin rubber.

vabs78 · 3rd April 2007, 09:04

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Originally Posted by moralfibre

I guess, I will stick to some 100/90 Michelin rubber.

I think 100/90 Michelin is a very good choice for Uni, Michelins are lighter than Pirellis and a lot cheaper too.. last i heard a Sports Demon was for 3K+ and Michelin (don't remember the model but it was 100/90 - 18) was for 2K

Josh · 4th April 2007, 14:32

Go for the Michelin. I have heard that Pirelli Sport Demon's have shorter life span. Is it true ??

Michelin should do good on Indian Road Conditions, both front and back. Even i will go for Michelin 100/90 for my CBZ rear tyre.

Sankar · 4th April 2007, 16:25

According to my cousin, who's into trackracing, MRF Zapper FS and Q series are very good. He says the tires are suited for our track conditions and sticks like glue. I personally have not tested these tires.

heavy_foot · 6th April 2007, 09:21

i am shopping for Pirelli sport deamon rear tyre for my CBZ today in Bangalore ,looking at 110/90.The bike has 18 inch steek rims. Do you guys think it would be a good fit on a steel rim? can any one recommend any shop here??

Rocky_Balboa · 6th April 2007, 12:19

@heavy_foot,
pirelli is a tubeless tyre, You dont want to use it with a tube in Your steel rims... its already heavy and adding a tube to it would not help in anycase. Suggest You to switch to Michelin M45 is You have not tried them before.

Josh · 6th April 2007, 14:34

Talked to couple of my friends. They recommended MRF Zapper Q. THey said Prirelli and Michelin are of soft compound. More likely to get a puncher than with Zapper. Also for approx. almost double the amount they last less than half of what Zapper does.

But Irrespective of Price go for Michelin M45 as probably your friend has old Unicorn ( without alloys ?? ).
VFM would be Zapper Q.

Sankar · 6th April 2007, 15:10

Balboa is right, Sport Demon is a heavy tire don't make it heavier with a tube. But if you still want to go for them you can use it on a steel rim. Pulsar180 (old) rim is a good choice it's wide enough.

Check out the Zapper FS & Q series too, it's worth a look.

chiragh_bir · 7th April 2007, 14:09

am using zapper q on mah bike.. tire is really awesome and bike doesn't slip on turns... michelin m45 tires are also gud tires...
pirelli are good but r really heavy and expensive so not worth it

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Sankar · 9th April 2007, 16:22

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Originally Posted by chiragh_bir

am using zapper q on mah bike.. tire is really awesome and bike doesn't slip on turns...

No wonder the track guys are using it as the rear tire on their track Apaches.

rider60 · 25th April 2007, 16:58

i wanted to know if one could fit in a 17" rim with 120/90 tyres on this bike at rear and a 100/90 tyre in the front on a 17" rim is this going to make the bike fare real bad or is it going to improve the looks and performance as well can some body give an answer?

2nd April 2007, 17:06	#17
spatafarose BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cochin Posts: 32 Thanked: 0 Times	Unicorn's rear tyres are so thin. that makes difference really while pulsar's tyres are a bit wider than the honda's, which results in better handling and road grip. You can take corners easily also..
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2nd April 2007, 20:29	#19
veyron1 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,424 Thanked: 52 Times View My Garage	@moralfibre; Er...stock Unis are shod with 2.75x18 at front and 3.00x18 tyres at rear... There ARE a couple of Unis out here with 110/90's. But they've had to modify the rear hub linkage. Simply by bending it. Although I wouldn't recommend it. Uni doesn't have the power or dynamics to warrant such levels of grip. Waste of money, I would say. Like I said, 100/90 should suffice.
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4th April 2007, 14:32	#22
Josh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 27 Thanked: 2 Times	Go for the Michelin. I have heard that Pirelli Sport Demon's have shorter life span. Is it true ?? Michelin should do good on Indian Road Conditions, both front and back. Even i will go for Michelin 100/90 for my CBZ rear tyre.
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4th April 2007, 16:25	#23
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	According to my cousin, who's into trackracing, MRF Zapper FS and Q series are very good. He says the tires are suited for our track conditions and sticks like glue. I personally have not tested these tires.
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6th April 2007, 09:21	#24
heavy_foot Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Navi Mumbai Posts: 1,048 Thanked: 163 Times	i am shopping for Pirelli sport deamon rear tyre for my CBZ today in Bangalore ,looking at 110/90.The bike has 18 inch steek rims. Do you guys think it would be a good fit on a steel rim? can any one recommend any shop here??
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6th April 2007, 12:19	#25
Rocky_Balboa BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Namma Bengalooru Posts: 676 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	@heavy_foot, pirelli is a tubeless tyre, You dont want to use it with a tube in Your steel rims... its already heavy and adding a tube to it would not help in anycase. Suggest You to switch to Michelin M45 is You have not tried them before.
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6th April 2007, 14:34	#26
Josh BHPian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Pune Posts: 27 Thanked: 2 Times	Talked to couple of my friends. They recommended MRF Zapper Q. THey said Prirelli and Michelin are of soft compound. More likely to get a puncher than with Zapper. Also for approx. almost double the amount they last less than half of what Zapper does. But Irrespective of Price go for Michelin M45 as probably your friend has old Unicorn ( without alloys ?? ). VFM would be Zapper Q.
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6th April 2007, 15:10	#27
Sankar Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2005 Location: Location Posts: 5,766 Thanked: 9,053 Times	Balboa is right, Sport Demon is a heavy tire don't make it heavier with a tube. But if you still want to go for them you can use it on a steel rim. Pulsar180 (old) rim is a good choice it's wide enough. Check out the Zapper FS & Q series too, it's worth a look.
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7th April 2007, 14:09	#28
chiragh_bir Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: In front of you :P Posts: 1,123 Thanked: 74 Times View My Garage	am using zapper q on mah bike.. tire is really awesome and bike doesn't slip on turns... michelin m45 tires are also gud tires... pirelli are good but r really heavy and expensive so not worth it Note from the Team-BHP Support Staff : Slang and SMS Language are STRICTLY prohibited on Team-BHP. Please type in full and proper English for the benefit of other community members. Last edited by Mpower : 23rd October 2007 at 20:54.
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25th April 2007, 16:58	#30
rider60 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bhagyanagaram. (A.K.A. Hyderabad) Posts: 1,620 Thanked: 56 Times View My Garage	i wanted to know if one could fit in a 17" rim with 120/90 tyres on this bike at rear and a 100/90 tyre in the front on a 17" rim is this going to make the bike fare real bad or is it going to improve the looks and performance as well can some body give an answer?
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