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Avon AM26 Roadrider Tire eval
Written by wbpc800 on 5/15/2012 at 01:33 am

Tim,

I too may not be all that in tune, but I know what I like;-) The buzzing may be
something specific to your tire. However, I don't think it is something with the
AM26. I was riding with a buddy just yesterday and I couldn't help but smile at
how smooth my bike was. Can't believe it is a twin - other than lower RPM
torque and the feel that gives.

I know the BFG in the rear really makes a difference in how smooth it is.
However, if the AM26 made it buzz, I would think that would show through.

My guess is that you have something else causing the buzz. Unless it is just
that particular tire. The guy that mounted mine was very particular with
balance. He hand cut the smallest weight he could get to make it just perfect. I
wonder if it is possible that balance could be the culprit?

I think I would also take a good look at how everything is mounted up there.
Check the brake caliper tolerances and perhaps re-torque the pinch bolts. Just
doesn't seem like something any new tire should do unless something is wrong
with the tire or the mount.

FWIW I run mine at 40.

Wade

--- In ipcrc@yahoogroups.com, Tim Davies <yankeesmuggler@...> wrote:
>
> After 3 weeks and about 2,000 miles (interstate and mountain roads-
> Deal's Gap+), I thought someone might be interested in my impressions
> of the new front tire I installed while passing through Tennessee on
> my Maintenance Mooch Tour back in April.
>
> I'm not the one to ask about holding the road and all that stuff. All
> my front tires did that with no problem. I guess I'm just not as "in
> tune" with the rubber as some of you are. I do have two minor
> annoyances with this tire though that might make me go back to Dunlop
> at the end of this tire's life. Both are related to the tire's tread
> pattern and depth of grooves.
>
> The first is a constant buzzy feel in the handlebars and foot pegs.
> The buzz varies with the road surface, sometimes less or more, but it
> is always present. It's not a hazard, just an annoyance. Thank
> goodness I have foam grip covers to help absorb some of he buzz. The
> second is the rumble/howl that I hear when leaned over in a turn.
> Normally this is a sign that the tires are nearing their life's end,
> especially on the rear tire, but I've had this from day one. I
> started with my normal 38 psi in the tire and after a few days I
> checked Avon's website and they recommend a pressure of 34-36 psi for
> the front tire in our size. I dropped it to 34 psi and I do notice
> some improvement.
>
> I parked next to John Handford's Pacific Coast at the recent Eastern
> Shore Ride in Chincoteague, VA and compared my Avon with 1,000 miles
> at that time and his Avon with 18,000 miles. I would have been hard
> pressed to choose which was which. I'm guessing I'll have to put up
> with my minor annoyances for some time to come.
>
>
> Tim Davies
> Seneca Falls, NY
> Yankee Smuggler II 1998 (150,000+ mi)
>
> IPCRC #4
> AMA #688662
>
> "The ride is the objective, the destination is the excuse!"
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