Just wrapped my rear tire with a 190/50zr17 Michelin Pilot Pro 2CT. The old battle ax was getting flat and nearly showing threads was definitely time for an upgrade!
Nice! I'm looking at the 190 as my next size for the tire. The 180 for me is pretty easy to lean on (even when I had way too low of air pressure) so the 190 I doubt will be much different. I don't ride as hard as some people on here so I know what you're talking about. Thanks for the picture!
Nice tire!
But, something's wrong with your bike, can you see the difference? It's not the exhaust.
I need some type of hint as I am confused at what to look for. TIA
MIKE
Your axle's nut is on the wrong side. So you can't torque correctly.
Good catch! I didn't see it until you pointed it out and you are correctYour axle's nut is on the wrong side. So you can't torque correctly.
Your axle's nut is on the wrong side. So you can't torque correctly.
Tell them to refer to chapter 4 page 15 of the yamaha fz8 service manual and 7-39 of the owners manual or do it yourself, (108'# torque on the axle nut and drive chain slack is 0.79"–1.18"). Or you could jump on that bad a$$ FZ8 and ride south east for two long days and I'd be more than happy to help you out .. The adjusting block on the left side captures the head of the axle bolt and prevents rotation. Love the Michelin 190 BTW, thats what I've got my sights set on.Thanks for pointing it out for me by the way.
So what should I tell the shop about the cons of having it installed incorrectly---like what do I tell them why they need to change it? and that they are idiots blah blah blah