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joeangi
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 Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:22 pm Post subject: Tire Recommendation |
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The '94 RS that I got with "new tires" are worn quite flat. Add the fact that they are dated in '02, I think it is time for new tires.
I do very few miles per year, so "stickiness" is more important than wear.
Anyone have any suggestions....
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endoman100
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:55 pm Post subject: Re: Tire Recommendation |
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| joeangi wrote: | The '94 RS that I got with "new tires" are worn quite flat. Add the fact that they are dated in '02, I think it is time for new tires.
I do very few miles per year, so "stickiness" is more important than wear.
Anyone have any suggestions....
Thanks,
Joe |
well if you want lots of traction the roadsmart tires that I bought are
smooth and lots of traction.butt they do wear fast look at one of my post on tires.there is a picture of my front tire after 1500 miles.
still soft and has lots of traction. but i think I going to go with the Michelin Pilot Road 2, next time because I want more milage... but I'm glad that I tried the roadsmarts. I do like the way they handle just wish they would last longer.
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 3:57 pm Post subject: |
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Michelin Pilot Road 2
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RobWheatley
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:03 pm Post subject: |
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Oh Bridgestone BT21 Battle axe, felt great on my RS, Loads of grip wet and dry.
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endoman100
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 4:55 pm Post subject: |
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The wear on the tire might be because there are very few twistys and alot of straight road for my commute.
or the tire is to soft " but wet or dry more than enough traction for me".
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HoosierStu
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 6:30 pm Post subject: |
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I'm still loving my Avon Storms. Just be sure to run them at 38psi and not 40. Makes you bike corner like a K1200s 
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RobWheatley
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:21 pm Post subject: |
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Seem the thing with most dual compound tyres (tires) have to run them at a higher pressure that the manual says or they do wear flat, did see a post about the pressures somewhere.
Rob
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 8:53 pm Post subject: |
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The manual is the last place to look for tire pressures. The manual was written for the tire technology of 20 years ago.
Go with what's the max on the tire and drop a few off of that. I think it's 42 maxon the PR2S. I started at 40/40 and playing around have ended up 36ish front and 38ish rear.
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owrstrich
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| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:56 pm Post subject: |
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i gotts 5k on pilot road twos... they still look and feel perfect... i rode with a guy on a viffer and he had 10k on his pilot road twos... they were getting a little thin but still looked good...
thems pilot road twos are plumb nertly...
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:19 am Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | Michelin Pilot Road 2 |
Altho I totally love this tire for touring and good overall handling, it's not what I would call a "sticky" tire at all. *shrug*
Front 120/70ZR17
Rear 160/60ZR18
I would suggest any of these for high performance tires.
METZELER MEZ4 or MEZ3
Bridgestone BTO-16 Rear will run you around $200, Front about $165
Dunlop Sportmax both about the same price
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:36 am Post subject: |
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| Shoganai wrote: | | Flying Duck wrote: | | Michelin Pilot Road 2 |
Altho I totally love this tire for touring and good overall handling, it's not what I would call a "sticky" tire at all. *shrug*
Front 120/70ZR17
Rear 160/60ZR18
I would suggest any of these for high performance tires.
METZELER MEZ4 or MEZ3
Bridgestone BTO-16 Rear will run you around $200, Front about $165
Dunlop Sportmax both about the same price |
I was a fan of the BTs until my last BT020 cupped and gave me some SERIOUS headshake on the front under hard braking. NOT a good feeling.
The PR2s will wander a bit on the straights until you find the right pressure but feel absolutely PLANTED on the hard turns.
Just my .02 (And both of my collar bones are still intact.  )
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94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
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Shoganai
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:49 am Post subject: |
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | Just my .02 (And both of my collar bones are still intact. ) |
Oh no you didn't go there! 
If you're not crashing, you're not trying hard enough.
I guess blaming my tires is off the table now?
I have SO got to learn how to stay on the porch instead of keeping up with the big dogs 
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
So slip the chain and I'm off again,
You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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Flying Duck
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Just yanking your chain, honeybunch. 
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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Shoganai
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| Flying Duck wrote: | | Just yanking your chain, honeybunch. |
I know sweetheart
I like it when you do that.
:smooch
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1993 K1100RS aka The Shop Whore
1994 K1100RS aka Blue Streak
The long road is a rainbow and the pot of gold lies there.
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You'll find me everywhere. I'm a Rover. - JT
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joeangi
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 10:41 am Post subject: |
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Thanks for all the replies....the Michelins look good. Metzeler only has the Z6 for our size. Michelins are also a little more expensive (but may be worth it).
Anyone want to weigh in?
Joe |
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Flying Duck
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 11:52 am Post subject: |
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You'll get more miles out of the Michelins so in the end they're most likely cheaper.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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HoosierStu
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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Y'all
I mentioned the psi for a good reason. I have had a couple of tires (Metzlers and Avons) that when inflated to 40-42 psi give the front end a wandering, unstable feeling on the highway.
My mechanic suggested that I try running them at 38 psi. Problem solved!
It's not like there
38 is a lot less air than 40psi but it sure made a difference on how the bike felt while cruising at high speeds.
I'll be putting another set of Avons on the LT when it again needs new tires.
My 2 cents.
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rydor
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Spend the xtra money on the PR2's, you'll love 'em. |
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HoosierStu
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 12:39 pm Post subject: |
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I'm sure I'll do some compare shopping when the time comes. I just wanted to give the Avons the thumbs up.
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joeangi
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| Posted: Fri Mar 06, 2009 2:06 pm Post subject: |
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Michelins it is!
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