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[Cigarmike]

I traded some work with an owner of a repair shop, For my end, I get tires and brakes. I want to try the Metzlers, Will the Marathon 150 on the rear be ok for any clearance issues?,

Question 2:, what brake pads would you use?

Thanks in advance

I have an '06 Ultra

[Fired00d]

Question #2 - Lyndal Z+ Brake Pads. Less brake dust, better stopping power.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[planenut]

question #1

my other scoot is a flhx and I run metzlers

 i use the 880's marathon and its a 150mm,I'm getting about 8500 - 8800 milage wear with 2 up over 1/2 the time and with a tour pack.I love these tires,thay have given everything I ask for and then some.I have used the tires from when the bike was new

hope this helps
   jon

[hd-dude]

99-03 have a 1.5" belt and it will not fit. The belt and or guard will rub on the side wall.
04-06 have a 1-1/8" belt and fitment of a 150 is possible on some but will rub on others depending on aligment etc.
07-09 have a 1" belt and the 150 will fit

As DooD said, Lyndall Z -plus for the pads.

[Midnight Rider]

I traded some work with an owner of a repair shop, For my end, I get tires and brakes. I want to try the Metzlers, Will the Marathon 150 on the rear be ok for any clearance issues?,

Question 2:, what brake pads would you use?

Thanks in advance

I have an '06 Ultra

If you ride two up a lot, consider the load rating on the tire.

[Fired00d]

If you ride two up a lot, consider the load rating on the tire.

Heck, when I ride solo I'm riding two up (by MoCo standards).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

[Boatman]

If you ride two up a lot, consider the load rating on the tire.

What Terry just said.  The load rating of the 140 is a lot more than on the 150..  But if you ride solo, it won't matter.  (except in d00d's case, see above)     
X3 on the Lyndall Z's for pads.

[Midnight Rider]

Heck, when I ride solo I'm riding two up (by MoCo standards).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Are you saying you need a larger size thong the next time you receive one?   Of course, we could always venture into the Sumo Wrestling outfits, if necessary.

[Fired00d]

Are you saying you need a larger size thong the next time you receive one?   Of course, we could always venture into the Sumo Wrestling outfits, if necessary.

OMG!!!!! No thanks!!!
 
 
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Fired00d
 

[hd-dude]

Good points on the load ratings. The 140/90-16 is load rated at 908 lbs, the 150/80-16 is rated at 761 lbs

[Midnight Rider]

Good points on the load ratings. The 140/90-16 is load rated at 908 lbs, the 150/80-16 is rated at 761 lbs

I went through all these gyrations when deciding on wheels and tires for my former SEUC.  There was no combination to equal the 900+ load rating needed for the rear, no matter the brand.  There was a big write-up in Thunder Press (?)...the free mag you pick up at dealers, etc. last month on tires and load ratings.

[Cigarmike]

Thanks, Metzler 140's it is then, Im 908 pounds all by myself....

[MUFFMAN]

Heck, when I ride solo I'm riding two up (by MoCo standards).

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d
 

Also Dood has to consider the extra weight of his chrome tour pak hinges. THE MUFFMAN

[Boatman]

Also Dood has to consider the extra weight of his chrome tour pak hinges. THE MUFFMAN

If you do a search on "Fired00d and hinges", there are so many threads that come up that you could never read them all.   

[Fired00d]

Also Dood has to consider the extra weight of his chrome tour pak hinges. THE MUFFMAN

I keep them in my pocket so that weight is between the axles.

 
Ride Safe,
Fired00d