by Randal Birkey | Apr 26, 2014 | After Market Suppliers, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, BellaCorse, Buchanan's Spoke & Rim, Dunlop, Modification-Installation, News, Racing, Talon
Do It Yourself Buchanan Rims & Spokes April 26, 2014 If you follow my blog, you know that I replaced my stock 2008 Triumph Bonneville wheels (chrome steel rims) with new ones purchased from BellaCorse. The new set are Excel rims (black), stainless steel spokes and...
by Randal Birkey | Sep 24, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Pirelli Tires
Avon Roadriders vs. Pirelli Sport Demons On a Custom 2008 Triumph Bonneville September 24, 2013 I recently noticed that my rear tire, a 130/80V-17 Avon AM26 Roadrider had worn down in the center and needed to be replaced. See my previous post on my first install of...
by Randal Birkey | Aug 13, 2013 | Alpinestars, Apparel-Gear, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Barnett Clutches and Cables, Bonneville Performance, Procom, Race Tech, Racing, Shoei, Speed and Strength
This is the second year in a row that I have participated in Motoworks Chicago’s Track Day at Gingerman Raceway in South Haven, Michigan. Happily this year it did not rain as it did in 2012. We had overcast skies, a little sun, but the temperature stayed the...
by Randal Birkey | Jan 6, 2013 | After Market Suppliers, Avon Motorcycle Tyres, Maintenance
Avon AM26 Roadrider Rear Tire The 130/80-17 MEZ2 stock Metzeler rear tire I put on my 2008 Bonneville about a year and a half ago was showing signs of serious wear in the center. It had a very distinctive flat spot and I was noticing some slipping during turns. I...
