Tires for my `82
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Tires for my `82
I have an `82 that I have converted to a standard (no fairing, bags) and haven't started it in 5 years. I haven't bought tires for it for 8 years. It has stock wheels. We're getting it running and I need to get some new skins for it. Who is running what tires these days and why?
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The search function is your friend. lots of tires still made that fit the CBXs.
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Howdy Don. I see you finally found us.
You will undoubtedly get a lot of answers, and most will be correct for the person giving the answer.
I can tell you that at the end of the C2C ride, when we were all backed up to the Pacific, nearly all the bikes had the same tires, the low dollar Bridgestone S-11. They have ample traction for a near stock CBX and last a long time.
A good second choice is the Bridgestone BT-45. A little grippier, a little more cost, a little less longevity. The forerunner to it was the BT-17, which were the only tires I could ever wear out the sides before the centers. And most of that wear was in your back yard, KY Rt 10, 22, 17, 875.........
You will undoubtedly get a lot of answers, and most will be correct for the person giving the answer.
I can tell you that at the end of the C2C ride, when we were all backed up to the Pacific, nearly all the bikes had the same tires, the low dollar Bridgestone S-11. They have ample traction for a near stock CBX and last a long time.
A good second choice is the Bridgestone BT-45. A little grippier, a little more cost, a little less longevity. The forerunner to it was the BT-17, which were the only tires I could ever wear out the sides before the centers. And most of that wear was in your back yard, KY Rt 10, 22, 17, 875.........
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Either garage is too small or we have too many bikes. Or Momma's car needs to go outside.
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Quite a broad statement (and lots of "any"s). If we were discussing civics, I'd say you were showing prejudice.EMS wrote:The reason I will not put any Dunlops on any of my bikes anymore.
Actually, I quite like Dunlops and have had fairly good experiences with them (D205R/207F, D220) on my GPz1100, which is also a heavy, powerful bike prone to wear out tires at high speeds, kinda like the CB-X. However, those are radials and I'm looking specifically for (performance not price) feedback on the bias ply 501s. Thanks.
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Yes, you could say I am prejudiced. I used to get quite a few Dunlop tires as original equipment on bikes that I bought new. I was never really satisfied with the mileage I would get from any (another any )of them. The straw that broke the camel's back was a front tire that wore out on one of my bikes BEFORE the rear tire. Both came new with the bike at the same time. When I wanted to discuss this issue with a Dunlop representative during a major national motorcycle rally, I got the cold shoulder treatment. The guy was probably afraid I would ask for a refund All I wanted were some pointers why this could have happened and if I could have done something to get more mileage out of it. Being a consumer, I did the only thing I could: Blacklist Dunlops from my list of tires I would buy. I don't think I miss them.
In a similar situation, by the way, I got a fantastic response from a Metzeler guy.
In a similar situation, by the way, I got a fantastic response from a Metzeler guy.
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I just went through a set of 501's on my 82. I like the Kenda Challengers because I can usually get 8000 miles out of a set and they are still sticky enough to drag the center stand/pegs. The 501's cost almost 3 times as much and barely made it 4000 miles. I felt more comfortable on the 501's pushing it though. The Kenda's always worry me and if it's cold out and I havn't ridden for a few miles getting the tires warmed up I would take it easy. But they last for a long time and I can usually find a set for under $100 both. That's cheap.
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Thanks to everyone for the feedback on tires for my `82. The CBX is my garage queen, it doesn't get ridden as much as I like so high mileage isn't a priority. I'll be shopping for good wet and dry performance. I'll pull up info on your recommendations. My `06 Goldwing is the real tire eater in the family, I haven't found a rear tire yet that didn't need to be changed at the same interval as the oil...but that's for another forum.