Avon AM39 Front Tyre

speedtrifle · Post by **speedtrifle** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 12:22 pm

I notice that the Honda Fireblade has (or had) an Avon Am39 130/70ZR16 front tyre.

Has anyone tried this tyre on their Paso?

It strikes me that a taller aspect front tyre might sought out the rather lazy turn-in characteristic the Paso posesses in comparison with more modern models.

Any thoughts?

Steve.

Post by **Skins** » Sun Jul 03, 2005 9:06 pm

Have you tried raising the rear ride height and putting the rear axle in the lower position to quicken the steering, Steve?

speedtrifle · Post by **speedtrifle** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 4:59 pm

I think the axle is in the lower position.

Is there true ride height adjustment or is it just a question of increasing the spring preload?

Steve.

Post by **Skins** » Sun Jul 10, 2005 9:16 pm

Steve, the Paso in the pic on our site Home Page has the axle in the lower position, raising the back of the bike, and making the steering quicker.

I have raised the back also by increasing spring preload on my Marzocchi unit, which works fine for me.