I still have to grin at the super charged wisdom pouring out of you two.
I think..... though I feel I no longer have the right to after your comments, that this is a tyre thing.
As far as the Dunflop thing goes, the tyres have had good reviews, but thinking about it, how many of them have come from people who own 1991 Canes? Probably none.

The only reason why I've never used bridgies is because they didn't make a 170 wide rear the previous time I needed new rubber. Now they do. Next rubber already decided.

So in the mean time, I've pumped up the suspension a few turns which has helped, and will just ride a bit slower with luggage.
I'll take your tip about putting more on the passenger seat Steve but I'm bloody pissed off that this has all happened so quickly (at all). It sucks.

Pete, I've run two sets of Metzlers, both in winter and summer and they are good all rounders. Warm up slow... yeah, they do, but that's OK for their reliable performance and boy, do they last well. The second set were much better than the first. Like computers, rubber technology never stands still.

Anyway, I fell this thread is done. It's not head bearings, it's road contact, rubber!
Job done. Thanks a million. Time to save shekels and wear these miserable bastards out ASAP.

 

Quote Like computers, rubber technology never stands still.

Just as well or we'd still be using condoms with "dunlop pillow" on them hehehe

 

Condoms! Nice twist Pete.
That's one area I'll never be looking for performance reviews, thankfully.
I hear they taste quite authentic these days though.
The ribbed ram raider.... one of my favourites of old. Smashed a few back doors in with those.

Strangely the Dunlopillow my bike wears performed really well today. I have no further expectations though. All a bit hit and miss if you ask me. Maybe Durex could offer something better for the wet and hard cornering.

 

Nah Durex only make "long distance" rubber - long bends are fine but sharp corners may cause punctures and throw you off
I hear the "off road" boys are wearing Rough Riders lately.....hehehe
good for a bumpy ride........
As for I hear they taste quite authentic these days though.
I have no idea.
Enuff now.............

Oh and by the way our 'Enry - fit a 180 to your bike.
Works well

 

Well thanks again Pete.
I've toyed with the idea every time a new rear tyre has been fitted but haven't had the courage to go against the esteemed manufacturers recommendations. ONe reason being that the edge of the tyre will chew up the chain guard. I've seen that on a couple of other F's.
Do you really think it makes that much difference? What's the benefit?
At present I'm going through suspension set up again and having just notched up the rear spring seems to have made her feel more stable. This weekend I'll be starting from scratch, sag setting and then go from there. I think I've been too lazy/busy riding to have given those kind of basics much thought. Tsk!

 

I heard that. Hmmmmmmmmmm
Dunlops are a bit like condoms
When you find out you've had a puncture it's too late !
They both wear out at about the same rate I'm told. Steve-o told me.......

 

A blowout in a tyre or a condom -
You're ****ED either way hehe, Scuse the pun
unless you're very lucky.

 

If only there were a morning after pill for punctures..... in tyres!
Still, there's always whisky if you make it back home in one piece, or morphine if you're taken to hospital in bits. Either option works for me though its preferable to have the latter without the need for an ambulance.

Rode in to work today with a **** load of clobber on the bike. Distributed weight instead of loading it all in the box. Much better. I just hate riding with a rucksack on but it beats crap handling any day.
See, there's still a point to this thread...... just!
I wonder how Dr Sprock is getting on up in the wild north with the load of stuff he's got lashed up on the back of his '90.
A cane should be able to handle that sort of weight with ease. ****ing Scumlops!