blur tires need help

teamhurst · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 8:09 pm Post subject: blur tires need help

Long story short seem to be having a hard time finding tires for the blur 150 not sure if there are different from the 220 but in any cases. Really need one for the back and might as well change the front. scooterworks don't have any in stock Crying or Very sad

babblefish · Posted: Tue Aug 25, 2015 10:36 pm Post subject:

www.bikebandit.com has them. Just search 130/60-13. I would recommend the Michelin tires if you value performance over thread life. I have the Michelin Sport Pilots (no longer available Sad

) on mine and really like them. Huge handling improvement over the the stock Maxxis tires.

Meeners · Posted: Tue Sep 01, 2015 5:23 pm Post subject:

Kenda K413's are a decent option.

I actually have a set of 130/70/13 brand new Michelin's that I would have no problem parting with if you absolutely needed a set. They came on the bike I purchased... Free + shipping cost to you. I had them on my rig and I didn't like the final drive so I went to Kenda K413's in 130/60/13.

Let me know.

Meeners · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 3:22 pm Post subject:

The tires I have for you are Michelin City Grips in 130/70/13. Here are pictures. They still have the nipples on the upper portion and sides. Throw me $35 for shipping and materials and they are yours.

teamhurst · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:19 pm Post subject:

will the a 130 fit on the front the stock it a 120 .

Meeners · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:35 pm Post subject:

Yes. This is a picture of my 150 with these exact tires on it from last week.

babblefish · Posted: Wed Sep 02, 2015 4:47 pm Post subject:

The 130/70-13 tire has a bit larger diameter than the stock 120/60-13 so should make the speedometer reading more accurate, if that's of any importance to you...
The 130/60-13 that I put on the front of mine made a 2-3% difference in speedometer reading. It's only about 5 mph optimistic now.

teamhurst · Posted: Thu Sep 03, 2015 12:29 am Post subject:

Great I'll take them!!

Meeners · Posted: Sat Sep 05, 2015 10:07 pm Post subject:

Got your pay,net. Will try to send out early next week.

Meeners · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 6:13 pm Post subject:

Sir,

Just want to follow up. Things have been busy but i have your best interest in mind. I couldn't find a box for both tires. Are you okay with me just Saran wrapping them to ship them out? I don't like to not response so before you got worried I figured I'd come through and post publicly!

Meeners!

PS Let me know!!!

babblefish · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:14 pm Post subject:

teamhurst · Posted: Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:47 pm Post subject:

ok thanks for the update. thats fine. ups? or usps? sure can relate Very Happy

BuddyRaton · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 2:09 pm Post subject:

I think Meeners gets the Blur good scooter dude of the month award!

teamhurst · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 4:13 pm Post subject:

i know right hes number one in my book

Meeners · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 7:39 pm Post subject:

teamhurst · Posted: Fri Sep 11, 2015 8:59 pm Post subject:

thanks

Meeners · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:42 pm Post subject:

Boo yah... Heading ur way. Should get next week at the latest

babblefish · Posted: Wed Sep 16, 2015 10:57 pm Post subject:

That looks like a big wheel of cheese...

teamhurst · Posted: Thu Sep 17, 2015 1:09 am Post subject:

I like cheese!! Thanks again man !!

Meeners · Posted: Fri Sep 18, 2015 12:50 pm Post subject:

Man I should be a shipping quoter!!! Right on! woop!

teamhurst · Posted: Sun Sep 20, 2015 5:28 pm Post subject:

Hay the tires came in yesterday morning at 11 am just as you described. thanks again man

Meeners · Posted: Tue Sep 22, 2015 3:30 pm Post subject:

babblefish · Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:53 pm Post subject:

teamhurst, once you get the tires mounted, can you do a speedometer vs GPS check to see if the accuracy of the speedometer improved? Thanks!

teamhurst · Posted: Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:13 pm Post subject:

went to have the tires put on and the guys at ziegler motorsports say that they cant get one to fit on the front says it just want clear im thinking the fender so im on the hunt again Crying or Very sad

chickdr · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 3:59 pm Post subject:

Let me know if you source a front tire. I just had my rear one done and had to complain to get the correct size as they put a 70 series one on initially. They were able to get the correct tire eventually. I can't fine a front tire online(at least that I can order) in the OE 120/60/13 size. Maxxis USA's web site shows the OEM tires were have, but they don't seem to be available anywhere.

teamhurst · Posted: Tue Aug 30, 2016 4:16 pm Post subject:

according to scooterworks a 130 60 will fit but there is no 120

RickWaza · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 3:33 pm Post subject:

In the same boat here. I have the 2013 220 and my rear tire is showing braid. Dealership where I bought the scoot doesn't sell or service Genuine any more, so I'm struggling between trying to find an independent mechanic, taking a 4 hour trip to San Francisco, or taking the wheel off and taking it to cycle gear to have a tire installed. I'm leaning towards the latter. How difficult is it to yank the rear wheel from a Blur? Is there a write up somewhere? I managed to change the oil using an excellent write up I found here on the forum.

Secondly, Cycle Gear has Michelin, Avon, Pirelli, and Continental tires in the 130/60-13 (as an aside, scooter center in San Francisco says this is what they put on the fronts and backs). Amazon also has Kendra and Shinko of multiple flavors. Any recommendations on tire brands?

Thanks!

teamhurst · Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2016 8:25 pm Post subject:

im going to go with the Continental my self the shinkos will try to kill you at every turn.

chickdr · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:35 am Post subject:

Yalzin · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 2:43 pm Post subject:

chickdr · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 6:10 pm Post subject:

Yalzin · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:10 pm Post subject:

Partsforscooters was the first place I looked for the tires, which came up with the Duros. Amazon also lists the Duros (at a lot higher price), and also lists Maxxis - https://www.amazon.com/MAXXIS-60-13-M6029-FRONT-MOTORCYCLE/dp/B009RQJ4DC/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1472763730&sr=8-8&keywords=120%2F60-13

Genuine relies on it's dealer network as the front-line. They do not deal directly with customers typically. That's not a rare thing, it's the dealership model they have chosen.

I'll admit, I have the bonus of working for a Genuine Dealership, so I am in contact with them on a very regular basis about a wide variety of items ranging from parts to strange service questions. In my experience, they have been extremely helpful. I'd be happy to contact them about this if you'd like?

chickdr · Posted: Thu Sep 01, 2016 11:56 pm Post subject:

cummingsjc · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 2:01 am Post subject:

babblefish · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 3:40 am Post subject:

I bought my Michelin Sport Pilot tires (130/60-13 front, 140/60-13 rear) from www.bikebandit.com and couldn't be happier. Unfortunately, Michelin no longer offers those sizes in the Sport Pilots. People have used 120/70-13 and 130/70-13 on their Blur without issue, so when the time comes for replacement, I may try 70 series tires (of which there is a pretty good selection) which because of their taller profile, should give a slightly greater top speed and maybe a little more accurate speedo reading, at the expense of a slightly skewed odometer reading. I'll probably stay with the sizes I'm currently running, just in a 70 series profile.

RickWaza · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 6:28 pm Post subject:

Update. I found a local shop that will replace the tire. BTW, Cycle Gear's machine won't work on 13 inch wheels. I ended up ordering the Kendra 130/60-13 from Amazon. Should arrive next week.

Removing the rear wheel was actually pretty straightforward. I found a power point on these forums explaining how to do it. Must have been an older model, as there were small difference, but it was pretty easy. Only required one trip to the hardware store (needed to get a 1/2 drive ratchet and a 24 mm socket for the wheel nut). I didn't pull the brake disk off the wheel, as I don't have hex driver set. I hope the shop can change the tire as is.

Will let you know how easy it is to get back together in another week.

Cheers, and enjoy the long weekend!

Dooglas · Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2016 11:50 pm Post subject:

RickWaza · Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2016 8:59 pm Post subject:

Another update. Local motorsports shop put the new tire on the rim for 30 bucks, and I got the wheel back on in about an hour. No really difficult bits. Haven't tried it yet, but I'll let you know if the wheel falls off. Smile

. Removing and reinstalling the wheel was easier than I expected.

chickdr · Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2016 11:30 am Post subject:

I am glad you figured out a way to get it done. Now to find a source for the 120/60 13 front tire for when it needs replacement....