LAVERDA 500 TYRES AND RIMS

Thanks, I know about the original set up. I was wandering someone trying something different.
What rims and tyres do the racers ride on?
Peppone
 
You might find that H rated tyres rather than V rated give a more progressive ride.
I found the feel on the twisties and under braking was better with the slightly more compliant tyre.

You can get on the throttle a bit earlier on the rougher surfaces on rural roads.

The rear looks a bit skinny but a 120 just gives more drag, slows the steering and they don't last
any longer.

Despite the hype you are not talking about a lot of horsepower.
You might be able to find a lighter wheel fitment like the Suzuki rims that the triples use.
I have been pondering that option but have not reached a conclusion yet.
 
you would be able to fit the GSXR 750 rims with not too many problems
will give you 2.5" front rim and a 3.5" rear rim
I have looked at Maxene's Monty a couple of times with that in view and I believe it is a fairly straight forward swap

 
Peppone said:
Thanks, I know about the original set up. I was wandering someone trying something different.
What rims and tyres do the racers ride on?
Peppone
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I have a set of Camgagnolo replkicas from Marvic, 2,50" and 3,50" x18" with Avon AM 22,23 (?) 110/80 and 130/70.
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Dymag and Astralite (not in production) have light rims in 18"
 
Peppone said:
Thanks, I know about the original set up. I was wandering someone trying something different.
What rims and tyres do the racers ride on?
Peppone
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Peppone,
The 500s aren't too sensitive about tyres and will work on the OE sizes and also on slightly wider or narrower tyres.
This is a pic of my bike riding on thin web 3C wheels . Surprisingly these weigh about the sames as some of the more exotic aftermarket wheels. I fitted these so I could use a 130 rear tyre. Avon AM22/23 tyres work really well on the 500 in 130/70 and 110/80 but these are race tyres, I ride my bike on the road and they work well enough away from the track but it's hard to get them up to temperature, especially in the UK :D . Recently Avon introduced a 130 rear tyre in a cantilever fitment [130/650 VB18] which is suitable for the OE 500 rear rim. It's possible that Avon might do this in a road compound.

Bob
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There are quite a few 500 racers here in Germany running GSXR wheels.

Have fitted both 3CL and 1000SFC wheels to a 500.  Not at all easy without the right machinery. :D  Cosmetically OK, but not really worthwhile for a street bike.

piet
 
Dellortoman said:
Thin web 3C wheels Bob?

Surely you mean 3CL  ;)
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Indeed Cam, and there's a very interesting story behind those wheels , do you want to hear it? :D :D :D
 
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