Had the tires put on at a local shop. He is a small time operation and I want to help him out. Besides, I'm getting old and my time is more valuable nowadays.
Picked the rig up this afternoon. Wow! Or should I say Whoa. Changing tires changed the way the rig sits, for lack of a better term. Handlebars feel like they are at a different angle (?).
Handling is okay at low speeds. Then it pulls to the right as you accelerate above 50. Much more pronounced with a rider in the car. Hope to go back tomorrow and confirm they did not change anything on the car mounts. Don't see why they would have. (?)
Also note that she seems to be straining harder to maintain speed (higher RPMs to reach same speed). Don't know if a larger diamiter on the rear tire would have changed the ratio of the drive wheel causing the need for higher RPM. Does this make any sense? For sure having tread pattern on the front makes a big difference over the grooved Avon that was on it. My impression is; I can feel the road more. Again, does this make any sense?
What ever way it goes, I'm still having fun with this rig. Owner of the shop said he had a bunch of questions about the Enfield while it was sitting there.
She should be ready for the big sidecar ralley in SC next month.