Dunlop 209
+From 85GSXR - Benelliforum - 29 June 2006
+If you plan on running the Dunlop 209 GP tires, make sure to space the rear mud guard/hugger/fender up and
+ away from the rear tire by using spacers between the mud guard/hugger/fender and the swing arm. Longer
+ screws help. I used some spare aluminum spacers from my race spares.
+The Dunlop 209's need about 10 to 12mm of clearance because of the growth of the diameter of the tire at
+ high speeds.
+I've been wrenching on a local racer's GSXR 1000 for a part of this race season and working with Pirelli
+ tires. They do not seem to have the growth problem of the Dunlops. We also run the Pirelli's at a much lower
+ air pressure than the Dunlops.
Tyre Pressures
+From JohnnyO - Benelliforum - 13 Feb 2005
+Hi Guy's, from my experience, tyre pressures are different depending on the tyres used; for example, a
+ rear Pirelli Super Corsa that has a very soft & flexible side wall, I would run 32 psi but a stiff carcass
+ like a Dunlop I would run 27 psi. Now this is for solo riding and up in the windies where traction is the
+ most important consideration.
+
+All bikes these day run more pressure in the front tyre as it has precise steering duties, where with the
+ rear tyre, with a lower pressure will give a larger foot-print for better traction but also some carcass
+ distortion to better follow surface irregularities.
+
+I think it is more important than other bikes to run higher pressures in the front tyre due the heavy front
+ weight bias of the Tornado (radiator under the seat, engine further forward).
+
+I think as a general rule for most tyres with solo riders, I would go with 31 psi front and 29 psi rear.
+ With a pillion; 34 psi in the rear.
+
+This is only my own personal advice, I have raced and worked in the motorcycle industry for 30 years,
+ I hope I know what I'm doing by now?
Tyre Pressures - Pirelli's Recommendations
+Strada - Frank Obermeir from Pirelli Australia replied to my request for info:-
+In the hommologation process all tyres are tested with the tyre pressure the manufacturer of the bike
+ is recommending. So you can go for the same pressure on the Dunlops or Pirellis.
+(The Benelli Tornado User Manual recommends 36 psi front and 32 psi rear
+The Tornado Workshop Manual & Short Guide both recommend 36 psi front and 36 psi rear)
+(190/50 rear circumference is 75.6" - at 5000km)
+
+Corsa III
+- Street: 35 psi Front, 38 psi Rear
+(new 180/55 rear circumference is 77.6")
+- Track: 32 psi Front, 34 psi Rear
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Corsa vs Corsa III
+The Corsa III rear is a dual compound tyre, as opposed to the Corsa's single. Hence the increased longevity
+ in normal road use.
+Some tyre fitters have suggested that the Corsa III front is the same as the Corsa front. Not so, as Frank
+ Obermeier of Pirelli Australia (NZ) explains -
+"F.e. new high-stability structure materials were developed, designed to offer high and stable performance at
+ mid & high temperatures independently from external conditions. As well the heat distribution through the tyre
+ is improved and much more uniform.
+
+As well the contour shape of a tyre is very important and we have a new production process which keeps the tyre
+ profile always in the most suitable shape."
+
Pirelli Diablo Corsa III Review (download pdf)
+
Pirelli Diablo Strada Review (download pdf)
+
Front Head Lamps
+H7 12V 50W Halogen
Adjustment
+The lamp assemblies are held in place by 3 screws each. Each screw affects the beam direction in some way. The one in the corner will affect both horizontal
+ and vertical directions, hence oblique. You really don't want to touch that one, unless you are running out of screw thread on one of the others,
+ and that's unlikely.
+The pics should be self explanatory
+
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+
| The adjusters + (this headlight is dismantled , yours will look a little different) |
+ The 2 lamp modules, viewed from the rear + Note the 3 nylon 'nuts', that engage the screw adjusters. |
+
+One other thing. When assembled, the 2 lamp modules overlap by 10 mm or so. The picture on the right doesn't show this, but the high vertical adjusting screw + is in line with the low horizontal & oblique screws. +
+Front Indicators
+These are the same units on the Tornado and TNT. They use standard 5W T10 wedge incandescent bulbs.
+
+The Benelli 49X scooter has the same indicator unit but employs amber LEDs instead, so a clear or smoked lense could be used with it.
+
+
+
Rear Indicator Lamps
+H6W 12V 6W Halogen, with BAX9s base
+Original: Philips 12036
+Alternatives:
+1. Trifa 62-01642 available from Ashdown, 168 Gladstone St, Fyshwick, pH 6280 6154
+2. Hella W126BL2, blister pack of 2, available from Autopro by order
+3. Narva 68161
+4. Osram 64132
+
Alternative LED Tail Light
+The tail light from a Keeway RKV will fit with some minor modification. Laurence has done a group buy.
+
Tail Light Wellnut
+Posted by stids 30 Dec 2012.
+"The wellnut is basically a threaded insert in a rubber housing. .... M5x14.1mm .... just search for 'M5 rubber well rawl nuts'
+or follow this link"
+