New Tire Dimension2

The new tire dimension that I mentioned in a post before is working very well. In this perspective you can see the higher shoulder (160/70/17), which results in a higher rolling circumference (10cm) and gives a higher rake(+1,5cm). Besides from the look, that sets a better proportion in terms of dynamics, you have a comfortable and agile ride! Very recommendable conversion!      ,

New Front Tire

Pics from the workshop: Zephyr is getting a new front tire today! In the back you can see the next project. It also has a green based livery as the one that was for sale before. We need a new stator for it and a new wishbone, so it still takes some time until we have it ready for sale.

New Tire Dimension #bridgestone

Right now I'm testing a new tire dimension for the #zephyr750 and I'm using a 160/70/17 instead of a 160/60/17. Of course this is not the original #zephyr rim but one from the #ZX6R. You can see the conversion in my former posts. 

The new tire has a diameter that is 3cm wider than the one before, so that my rolling circumference is also 10cm longer. But not only the gear-ratio changed by this, but also the character of driving the bike , because it has a rake of 1,5cm in the back now, which gives it a more direct steering!

Testing in the #eifel around #nürburgring follows!

I love mondays!

 

In former times you could see a lot more cows in the meadow, but as a result of the current 'milk politics' there are only a few left. You can hardly ignore it if you watch carefully.

 

The weather report started badly with pronouncing some rain at the beginning of the week and  because I spent the whole weekend with working in Frankfurt I was very astonished to see so much sun on monday morning!! - So I decided to transfer my office into one of the cafes of the 'Rurstausee' in the #eifel and made some brakes at nice places just to relax a bit!

On any Sunday!

Usually it's Sunday or a long weekend when you realize that you urgently have to change brake pads! ...and like always nothing works out fine when you are in a hurry because of sunshine! My calipers are really in a mode that can only be described as used...very used! Refurbishing is the next big thing. :o)

24h Nürburgring is ahead!!

   “....although a few glimpses of sun, concerning the weather it's very british today! Could get interesting @ #24hnürburgring”

In the background you can see the PUG-Project, which I'll cover on http://www.gerrimoto.tumblr.com ....due to the weather the progress is very manageable!!

In spite of that the rear wheel conversion is in good progress. The 20mm rear axle from Zephyr 1100 is in the turning shop next village to be shortened. Because of the bank holiday weekend it will be next week when it's finished. ......as you see I carry on fumbling!! :o)