Tire Choice?
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Tire Choice?
I need to replace the tires on my 1981 CBX. I'd appreciate any input.
Wants include: Dry Grip
Don't cares include: Looks, Mileage, Cost.
Any recommendations based on personal knowledge would be valuable.
TIA,
JohnK3
Wants include: Dry Grip
Don't cares include: Looks, Mileage, Cost.
Any recommendations based on personal knowledge would be valuable.
TIA,
JohnK3
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Re: Tire Choice?
We have been using the Shinko Tourmasters for a few years. Very happy with them, and they are an outstanding value.
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Re: Tire Choice?
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Re: Tire Choice?
Dry grip : Dunlop D205 Sportmax Touring.
Bob
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Re: Tire Choice?
There are dozens of tire threads to look up here. The Shinkos are likely quite fine for your needs. They are practically the only tire currently available in the correct 130/90-18 rear size. Also, do not use a 110 on the front. 100/90-19 is correct.
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Re: Tire Choice?
Dave, assuming same tires work well for 79 except for a 120 instead of 130. ?
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: Tire Choice?
These are cheap :)
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1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: Tire Choice?
Repeating an old caution (of sorts): If you put a /80 tire on the rear (many more options out there) it will noticeably increase the effort to lift the bike onto the center stand. Also, makes side stand much more upright. Not saying don't do it -- just saying be ware.
Larry Zimmer
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Re: Tire Choice?
Absolutely.
1979 CBX (faster Red)
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
1981 CBX Streetfighter
2017 Aprilia Tuono.
Past rides : FZ1, BMWS100rr,S1000r,k1300S,YAMA RD350,Enfield 350
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Re: Tire Choice?
Just to be difficult I just bought a pair of Kenda Challengers in the appropriate sizes.
If they can survive George Dillaway doing an Iron Butt "border to border" they must be OK.
Very Best,
Phil
If they can survive George Dillaway doing an Iron Butt "border to border" they must be OK.
Very Best,
Phil
When you are up to your ass in alligators it is sometimes difficult
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
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Re: Tire Choice?
<If they can survive George Dillaway doing an Iron Butt "border to border" they must be OK.>>
There's a name we haven't seen in a while. I wonder how he's doing?
There's a name we haven't seen in a while. I wonder how he's doing?
Rick Pope
Either garage is too small or we have too many bikes. Or Momma's car needs to go outside.
Either garage is too small or we have too many bikes. Or Momma's car needs to go outside.
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When you are up to your ass in alligators it is sometimes difficult
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!