robanzellotti (AT) googlemail (DOT) com wrote:
However, if you change wheel/tyre size in the uk, the insurance companies
consider it a 'modification'. We are obliged to declare it and might have
to pay a higher premium. If you don't declare a modification, then the
car insurance could be void.

Just to clarify, The guy at the bike shop said it was a common
problem, but he was prohibited from selling anything else.

On May 3, 2:44 pm, still me <wheeled... (AT) yahoo (DOT) com> wrote:
That is, because you believe it is "open minded" to have no speed
limit. There's only 1 reason. Germany's history as being a car
manufacturing country and it's only the car manufacturers who are
lobbying this. The politicians clearly do everything the indudtry
wants. Nothing to do with open minds, which we almost do not have at
all here. Hope that doesn't destroy your view of Germany.
BTW, it's just a matter of time when we'll get a general speed limit
as well. Talk is ongoing about this for quite a while now.

Besides that the non-speed limit is a reason to keep an additional eye
on the safety of cars and roads. In some countries around Germany you
know immediately by the state of the roads, why you can't go faster
there. Take Belgium first.

Robanzello:
And you have to have proper light at your bicycle... Depending on the
cop you're facing he/she might be picky if he doesn't like your nose
and you get in trouble

I bought some nice cheap LED light for my bike from Europe outside
Germany, because the LED bicycle light in Germany has to be approved
which makes it incredibly expensive. For law's sake I have an
additional regular german approved light/generator mounted to my
bike... even if I don't use it.

These then are for sure tires that were fitted on a 9000. 205/55
should ride better anyway.

/To

No one, but the rules impose sometimes ridiculous limits on what bike
shops can do for you. Also, if a cop stops you for some infraction, he
can technically inspect the bike and fine you for not having a working
light, bell, etc. A little bit ridiculous, but I find it a small price
to pay considering the kind of civil rights abuses going on in many
other countries.

Anyway, I just agreed to purchase a set of used 15" Saab Alu wheels
mounted with 195/60 Michelins. I'm paying less than what two new tires
would cost mounted. I'll report back if they don't work. Even then,
I've got the wheels.
Robobass

Standard choice... ok anyway.
/To

On May 15, 11:29 pm, robanzello... (AT) googlemail (DOT) com wrote:

You can't have different tyres on the front and on the back!!!!
Michelins are quite soft. If you buy some decent Yokohamas you'll have
an even more sporty feeling.

Between Amsterdam and Cologne ? Don't think there's a single tiny part
where you can go more than 120 ?

Don't believe what you think.

/Tomas

targa wrote:

Says who? As long as you have the same tires on each axle you should be
fine.


--
-Fred W

accidents with Japanese imports that had these on the back and they
have oversteered into accidents and death!
The owners over here were unaware of the problem.

--

Richard Sutherland-Smith
19 Webb Road, Wanganui 4500, NZ

I wouldn't try to mismatch front and back with radically different
tires, but these seem close enough. The rears are called Rapidex R2
and have a treadwear rating of 160. They are about gone anyway. I'll
replace them after the summer.

side. I guess you mean they are soggy as far as feel. I can see that,
but they are pretty new, and drive well. If I replace the Rapidexes
with something good and put them on the front/Michelins rear, would
that be a bad idea? Soggy tires on the back might create handling
problems.
this is unusual!
some of the time. I had to brake really hard when a police! van pulled
into the left lane suddenly. It wasn't a scary moment. Also, I'm
getting decent gas mileage!

Thanks everyone for the useful knowledge
Robobass

I wouldn't try to mismatch front and back with radically different
tires, but these seem close enough. The rears are called Rapidex R2
and have a treadwear rating of 160. They are about gone anyway, I'll
replace them after the summer.

side. I guess you mean they are soggy as far as feel. I can see that,
but they are pretty new, and drive well. If I replace the Rapidexes
with something good and put them on the front/Michelins rear, would
that be a bad idea?
this is unusual!
some of the time. I had to brake really hard when a police! van pulled
into the left lane suddenly. Didn't have a scary moment.

Thanks everyone for the useful knowledge
Robobass