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General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by moto on December 07, 2025, 09:02:34 PM »

This discussion has been helpful as I considered what to put on my 1978 V50, just acquired. I determined to go back to the 3.00-18 front as originally equipped. I wound up buying the Duro HF319 3.00-18 and HF314 3.50-18, for the front and rear respectively. I'm excited to get some narrow tires on this bike, and frankly, I'm also excited to see and smell the fresh rubber in my kitchen now, where they are staying until the weather gets warmer.



These tires are only rated for 93 sustained mph, so should be good enough for me on this bike. I decided based upon some comments that the Heidenau weren't worth the extra cost. Thanks.

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General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by faffi on December 07, 2025, 03:35:07 PM »

The K36 looks a bit like the Metzeler ME99 of the past century. When I fitted a K36 rear together with the K34 ribbed front, my KZ650 ran into massive stability issues. I like the K34 on the front - I have one fitted currently on my V9 Roamer - but will never buy another K36. The K34, I have used together with a number of rear tires from at least 4 different makes, and never had an issue. YMMV.

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General Discussion / Re: December SE U.S. Traveling Lunch

« Last post by bobrebos1 on December 07, 2025, 02:06:42 PM »

Thank you for putting these on Bob!

My first time attending but definitely not my last.

Thanks for coming Mark.  It was nice to meet you

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General Discussion / Re: Winter…

« Last post by n3303j on December 07, 2025, 01:46:35 PM »

Closed up shop early because of incoming blizzard. We were a copier service company with techs out on the road. Sent them all home and closed up early. Service Manager happened to be following me home. Caught the photo at a Stop light. It's one of my favorite.

But for those who ask; I'm not doing anything beyond what snow mobilers do for recreation. I just dress like they do and have a grand time. Means I get to ride 12 months out of the year!

Actually more pleasant than riding in the rain.

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General Discussion / Re: Winter…

« Last post by Dirk_S on December 07, 2025, 12:49:39 PM »

On the way home from work.

Ron, you have a camera crew!?

Last night I rode back from a murder mystery party, 40 minutes from home in 28°F. My personal record for +30 minute cold weather riding is an hour’s ride in 24°F on the BMW rig a couple years ago. I can do better. Which reminds me, I need to change out this rear knobby real ‘soon!

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General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by Mazzeratzi on December 07, 2025, 11:41:35 AM »

Some photos of the Dunlop K70 on the Eldorado and the 110/90 D404 on the Ambassador for reference.
I think the weight of the loop frame bikes may contribute to the squirmy feel of the K70. As I mentioned I have run them on vintage British bikes with good results but only on the rear paired with an Avon Speedmaster on the front.
I still think the Heidenau K36 would look perfect on these bikes but with the center sipe tread design and the fact they are like $180 a piece I’m not going to experiment.

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General Discussion / Cadre's Mini-Guzzi Museum (collection)

« Last post by vintagehoarder on December 07, 2025, 11:17:21 AM »

Enzo the owner of Moto Guzzi of Cincinnati is not only a the Guzzi Dealer, he is also a Guzzi entuhsiast, and has a nice collection of Guzzi's of his own.  Now being proudly displayed off their new VESPA shiow room. They recently picked up the Vespa line as well if you were unaware.  Here is a peak!

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/HrBx10I58TI

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General Discussion / Re: Heidenau Tire Opinion

« Last post by benebob on December 07, 2025, 10:58:59 AM »

I had similar issues and decisions when putting tires in my -. Ended up going with the duro hf-309 (looks like a flat track tire mostly because of its high speed rating that many of the classics lacked. Tire wear is as expected. Rear might see 6k if I put that many miles on before I hit 7 years. Handles great up to 120mph a little clunky around turns like any knob style tire. Brake and handle the wet better then the bike does. As for your question on the hiden. Only experience I have had with em are the scout and it wears like iron of course at the expense on grip. Great for highway burners but a bit meh around the turns esp when the weather is cool or wet

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General Discussion / Re: Non GC, new bike!

« Last post by jcctx on December 07, 2025, 10:37:37 AM »

Owned the Versys 650 back when ('08); was a bit tall but put 20 K ON IT. Liked it a lot except for the "tip-toe" part! The motor was FANTASTIC!!!!!

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General Discussion / Re: Arcing Dyna Coils Added pics

« Last post by Turin on December 07, 2025, 10:00:29 AM »

Dyna III. I swapped the existing Dyna III for a brand new one. No difference. It's been an issue since the bike was re-started. plugs had a nice tan color before I started changing main jets. (155,165,175,185, 195, 205,215, and 225) the 225 caused a secondary flat spot and the bike did not like that.