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The C-14, aka Kawasaki Concours-14, the new one :) => Accessories and modifications - C14/GTR 1400 => Topic started by: Makz58 on July 25, 2012, 06:48:17 PM

Title: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Makz58 on July 25, 2012, 06:48:17 PM
Little arrows on one side and big arrows on the the other side contradict which way is correct???
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on July 25, 2012, 06:52:38 PM
The big arrow should have "rotation" or "direction" written inside of it.

Here is a picture to show you a PR2 (basically the same tire). 


(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/DSCF2700.jpg)
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Makz58 on July 25, 2012, 07:11:53 PM
Thanks Jeremy I am looking for direction install what is right???
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: ZG on July 25, 2012, 07:17:33 PM
PR3 should go this way MZ...
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/IMG00385-20110713-1735.jpg)
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Makz58 on July 25, 2012, 07:30:39 PM
Thanks but guys please check you rear tire markings on each side...
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: ZG on July 25, 2012, 08:59:11 PM
Thanks but guys please check you rear tire markings on each side...

Just went out and took this for ya MZ, the arrow is correct...
 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/b8237cee.jpg)
 
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Makz58 on July 26, 2012, 12:57:24 AM
OK so cannot see the big picture orientation....your arrow is pointing to the rear or back of the bike...right? Guess mine is on back wards then on mine the arrow with the rear points to the front and is on the left side.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: pistole on July 26, 2012, 02:46:25 AM
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m245/flygirl5485/DSCF2700.jpg)

- JM , would that be the GIVI rear rack ?

- good ?

.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Makz58 on July 26, 2012, 02:53:39 AM
OK Makz has gone dufus in his old age that and non confident inspiring dealer...my rear tire is installed correctly the confusion for me was the word rear with arrow pointing to the front of the bike....Thanks ZG for the pics.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: The Pope on July 26, 2012, 03:45:33 AM
Yes, it's a little confusing with the word "REAR" inside of the arrow. IMHO it should have been "ROTATION" or some other word. I can only persume that "REAR" was used because it's a rear tire.  ???

 
(http://i1200.photobucket.com/albums/bb336/jaywilcox/b8237cee.jpg)
 
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Jeremy Mitchell on July 26, 2012, 07:05:54 AM
- JM , would that be the GIVI rear rack ?

- good ?

.

Yes, Givi SR410.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: pistole on July 26, 2012, 12:01:54 PM
.

- "REAR" means don't mount it in the front.

- the "arrow" means the tyre rotates that way.

 :)

.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: stevewfl on July 26, 2012, 04:13:36 PM
Epic tire thread (http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j180/stevewfl/bigthumb.gif)
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: The Pope on July 27, 2012, 03:34:29 AM
.

- "REAR" means don't mount it in the front.

- the "arrow" means the tyre rotates that way.

 :)

.

Yes, but when they are used together .........  ::)

 ;D
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: VirginiaJim on July 27, 2012, 04:11:30 AM
Still means the same thing...rotation and fitment.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Tim on July 27, 2012, 06:49:21 PM
Tires pictured are mounted for correct rotation direction.
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: chi-gpz1100 on July 30, 2012, 10:44:00 PM
If you're looking at the back tire from the left side (side the shifter is on), and the arrow is at the 12 o'clock position........ the arrow should be pointing towards the front of the bike.


Now, if the same arrow is at the 6 o'clock position, it should be pointing to the back, (opposite of the front).

 :o
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: ZG on July 31, 2012, 12:08:19 AM
Regardless of tire direction I just love that all the pics in this thread are black wheels!  ;D
 
Jeremy knows how to roll in style!  8)   :chugbeer:
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Conrad on July 31, 2012, 04:37:26 AM
If you're looking at the back tire from the left side (side the shifter is on), and the arrow is at the 12 o'clock position........ the arrow should be pointing towards the front of the bike.


Now, if the same arrow is at the 6 o'clock position, it should be pointing to the back, (opposite of the front).

 :o

What happens if I don't know what time it is? This is all so confusing.    :o     ;)
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: ZG on July 31, 2012, 09:50:48 AM
What happens if I don't know what time it is? This is all so confusing.    :o     ;)

Whatever time it is for you C just subtract 3 hours for the correct time...  ;D
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: just gone on August 02, 2012, 06:19:07 AM
What happens if I don't know what time it is? This is all so confusing.    :o     ;)
If my watch is digital does that mean the tire rotates counter clockwise?
Should I remount in the other direction if I travel south of the equator?  :o
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: gPink on August 02, 2012, 06:22:59 AM
What happens if I don't know what time it is? This is all so confusing.    :o     ;)
Does anybody really know what time it is?
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: stevewfl on August 02, 2012, 07:26:25 AM
Does anybody really know what time it is?

Hammer time

MC Hammer - U can't touch this 1990 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpn2oyEaX8#)
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: Conrad on August 02, 2012, 07:51:31 AM
If my watch is digital does that mean the tire rotates counter clockwise?
Should I remount in the other direction if I travel south of the equator?  :o

That depends on what side of the bike you're standing on doesn't it?
Title: Re: PR3 rear tire install direction confusion??
Post by: ZG on August 02, 2012, 10:01:00 AM
Hammer time

MC Hammer - U can't touch this 1990 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqpn2oyEaX8#)

 
 :rotflmao:    :thumbs: :thumbs: