GRSH1980
As a relatively new 851 owner, I'm still getting to know these amazing machines. My tricolore is currently getting serviced at my local Ducati garage and they're struggling to find the right tyre size. As the bike isn't with me right now, I can't tell you what size of tyre is currently on the bike, but presuming 851's all have about the same tyre size, if anyone might be able to point me in the direction of a supplier, I would be most grateful. Thanks
wgsvintage
I'm assuming your Tricolor is a Strada, the only 851 with 16" wheels. GoldenTyre makes 16" sport bike tires that have gotten decent reviews.
Bill
http://www.goldentyre.com/en/product...re/#all/1/list
http://www.ducati851and888.com/showt...-851-tricolore
RWG
Agree with the above,
But strongly advise you to consider changing to 17" wheels choice of tyre's excellent, but greatest gain is the difference in the handling department. No more extreme reaction to even the slightest touch of the front brake. Keep your split rims, only value is originality.
All parts readily available on Internet, 1989_1990 Mr1 forks, 900ss disc' and 17" Brymbo wheels used on a dozen Ducati through to late 90's
If your keeping bike long term worth it, great bike all the same.
patrick
" Bonjour" GRSH
where do you leave in france? I am in Normandy.
nice to find a frenchy , with a 851!
I few years ago, Michelin for france, regularly ( depending of the orders they recieved)
manufactured again radial tyres for 750 sport 1989/1990
130/60x16 and 160/60x16 sizes
for your Tricolore i don't know if and i don't know the sizes, i am afraid it 'll be difficult.
To tune to 17" is an invest, but really positive for everything.
if you decide to do it, and don't do track races or demos, i'd advice to not go to too soft modern tyres,
a couple of modern " road" tyres is suffisant , like Dunlop Roadsmart, or Michelin pilot road bi-gum
the confort and driving will be easier with them on opened roads.
bye
patrick
patrick
" Bonjour" GRSH
where do you leave in france? I am in Normandy.
nice to find a frenchy , with a 851!
I few years ago, Michelin for france, regularly ( depending of the orders they recieved)
manufactured again radial tyres for 750 sport 1989/1990
130/60x16 and 160/60x16 sizes
for your Tricolore i don't know if and i don't know the sizes, i am afraid it 'll be difficult.
To tune to 17" is an invest, but really positive for everything.
if you decide to do it, and don't do track races or demos, i'd advice to not go to too soft modern tyres,
a couple of modern " road" tyres is suffisant , like Dunlop Roadsmart, or Michelin pilot road bi-gum
the confort and driving will be easier with them on opened roads.
bye
patrick
brad black
patrick
Hi Brad
nice to read you again!
patrick from france
GRSH1980
I live near Nice and have two 851's, a tricolore and an SP3! Yesterday, I had a bit of a disagreement with Ducati Nice because after a full month they had barely finished a service on the tricolore and hadn't found a pair of 16' tyres for it. Apparently none of the big manufacturers make tyres to fit, and they refused to look further. Do you know anyone in Europe who has tyres to fit?
QUOTE=patrick;63269]" Bonjour" GRSH
where do you leave in france? I am in Normandy.
nice to find a frenchy , with a 851!
I few years ago, Michelin for france, regularly ( depending of the orders they recieved)
manufactured again radial tyres for 750 sport 1989/1990
130/60x16 and 160/60x16 sizes
for your Tricolore i don't know if and i don't know the sizes, i am afraid it 'll be difficult.
To tune to 17" is an invest, but really positive for everything.
if you decide to do it, and don't do track races or demos, i'd advice to not go to too soft modern tyres,
a couple of modern " road" tyres is suffisant , like Dunlop Roadsmart, or Michelin pilot road bi-gum
the confort and driving will be easier with them on opened roads.
bye
patrick[/QUOTE]
BABA
pneusonline or centralepneus.fr have the goldentyre...
"Par contre, ils coûtent un bras..."
around 320 for both
wgsvintage
RWG wrote....All parts readily available on Internet, 1989_1990 Mr1 forks.....
Sorry RWG, I have to disagree a little with that part of your post. The correct M1R forks with sliders that position calipers correctly for 320mm rotors are not very easy to find now. The complete switch to 17's is a big job, even the front fender is different. On the other hand, maybe the biggest plus for switching to 17's, if you are going to be riding it much, would be the safety concerns about the two piece wheels.
Bill
Mr.R
I've posted it on here before, but here goes anyway...
A friend converted a Luguna Seca to 17" using 600 or 750 Monster wheels, making up new centres for the original front discs rotors, with the correct offset needed to use the OEM fork bottoms and brake calipers.
It looks very neat and is easily returned to standard.
Steve R
Remquo
If it's the 16" you're after, I've got the front tyre (Golden Tyre) and can get you a rear tyre also. See
http://link.marktplaats.nl/m1002192271
brad black
i've ridden a tricolour with them fitted. i don't know if it was the tricolour or the tyres, but it was weird.
Remquo
I've never ridden with them but a guy I've fitted his 750 with them is very satisfied with their performance. The whole story can be found
here (it's in Dutch but google can translate that for you 😉 )
brad black
It was the first time I'd ridden a tri strada, I didn't expect it to be that weird. Paso guys like those tyres
GRSH1980
Remquo wroteIf it's the 16" you're after, I've got the front tyre (Golden Tyre) and can get you a rear tyre also. See http://link.marktplaats.nl/m1002192271
Yes, they're 16's and I would be massively chuffed to get a pair!
Remquo
I see what I can do, please email me for further communication info(at)aralmotorservice.nl
