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    Which tires to get? Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?

    Tires – Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?
    (for the 1983GS750E/ES)

    (I created a spreadsheet that details all this and also on tab 2 has the tire size comparisons - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing)


    Manufacturer/notes
    $/set (for a PAIR OEM size or closest size)

    Metzeler Lazertec (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90 – they seem like a good value after the rebate)
    http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=1044046

    $175 ($223 and $50 rebate)

    Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (same size as OEM size)
    404 Not Found
    http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr015/index.html

    $191

    IRC DuroTour RS310 (same size as OEM size)
    404 Not Found
    http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/products/commuter/rs-310/

    $160

    Continental Conti Go (front is 120/80 vs OEM 100/90 – the dry rotted tires on the bike I just got are 120s and it wants to severely dive into slow turns, I’m thinking it may be a result of the wider tire issue)
    ContiGo! (Allround): Cross-ply tire for all-round use
    http://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/allround/contigo---allround
    Perfect grip under all weather conditions for all-year-round use. Excellent mileage due to up-to-date compound technology.

    $196

    Avon RoadRider (wider tire issue as the Contis 120/80 vs OEM 100/90)
    Avon Tyres - On Road. On Track. On Avons.
    http://www.avonmoto.com/products/street-bias/roadrider
    Avon has been making high quality tyres since 1904, tyres that fit all sorts of cars, motorbikes, vans and trailers. On two wheels as well as four.

    $185

    Pirelli Sport Demon (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90)
    Sport Demon™ - Motorcycle tire | Pirelli
    https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/motorcycle/all-tires/sheet/sport-demon
    Sport Demon™: an x-ply tire for touring motorcycles

    $220
    Last edited by Andrew Vanis; 08-08-2016, 08:51 PM.
    1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
    1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
    1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice
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    #2
    I have a set of Battlax's on my 850, great tires, would def recommend them.

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      #3
      Originally posted by Andrew Vanis View Post
      Tires – Metzeler, Bridgestone, IRC, Continental, Avon, or Pirelli?
      (for the 1983GS750E/ES)

      (I created a spreadsheet that details all this and also on tab 2 has the tire size comparisons - https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets...it?usp=sharing)


      Manufacturer/notes
      $/set (for a PAIR OEM size or closest size)

      Metzeler Lazertec (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90 – they seem like a good value after the rebate)
      http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Lasertec.html?version=1044046

      $175 ($223 and $50 rebate)

      Bridgestone Battlax BT45 (same size as OEM size)
      404 Not Found
      http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/detail/pr015/index.html

      $191

      IRC DuroTour RS310 (same size as OEM size)
      404 Not Found
      http://www.irc-tire.com/en/mc/products/commuter/rs-310/

      $160

      Continental Conti Go (front is 120/80 vs OEM 100/90 – the dry rotted tires on the bike I just got are 120s and it wants to severely dive into slow turns, I’m thinking it may be a result of the wider tire issue)
      ContiGo! (Allround): Cross-ply tire for all-round use
      http://www.continental-tires.com/motorcycle/tires/motorcycle-tires/allround/contigo---allround
      Perfect grip under all weather conditions for all-year-round use. Excellent mileage due to up-to-date compound technology.

      $196

      Avon RoadRider (wider tire issue as the Contis 120/80 vs OEM 100/90)
      Avon Tyres - On Road. On Track. On Avons.
      http://www.avonmoto.com/products/street-bias/roadrider
      Avon has been making high quality tyres since 1904, tyres that fit all sorts of cars, motorbikes, vans and trailers. On two wheels as well as four.

      $185

      Pirelli Sport Demon (rear is 130/80 vs OEM 120/90)
      Sport Demon™ - Motorcycle tire | Pirelli
      https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/motorcycle/all-tires/sheet/sport-demon
      Sport Demon™: an x-ply tire for touring motorcycles

      $220
      The conti go's are diving because you went from a 90 side wall to an 80 and the tire is smaller in over all diameter. I hav e a 83 750 e since new and have run 130/90/17 rear and 100/90/16 fronts for ever with no issues
      1984 GS1100GK newest addition to the heard
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      1978 GS1000E- Known as "RoadKill" , Finished :D
      83 gs750ed- first new purchase
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      If it isn't going to make it faster or safer it isn't worth doing

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        #4
        Originally posted by hjfisk View Post
        The conti go's are diving because you went from a 90 side wall to an 80 and the tire is smaller in over all diameter. I hav e a 83 750 e since new and have run 130/90/17 rear and 100/90/16 fronts for ever with no issues
        Yeah, that is what I figured, that is why I want to go to stock.

        so all those years and sets of tires, which form the list would you recommend?
        1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
        1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
        1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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          #5
          or these...

          Metzlers Sportec Klassic Tires - The GSResources Forums
          http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum/showthread.php?241371-Metzlers-Sportec-Klassic-Tires
          Place your GS tire, suspension or brake related questions in this forum.
          82 1100 EZ (red)

          "You co-opting words of KV only thickens the scent of your BS. A thief and a putter-on of airs most foul. " JEEPRUSTY

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            #6
            Any more opinions? I'd like to place the order tomorrow to have them by the weekend.
            1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
            1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
            1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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              #7
              Originally posted by bonanzadave View Post
              or these...

              http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...-Klassic-Tires
              nice write up...unfortunately those are not available in a 16" front :-(

              http://www.metzeler.com/site/us/products/tyres-catalogue/Sportec-klassik.html
              1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
              1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
              1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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                #8
                the metzler does the best for the longest on my 16 inch front wheel
                GSX1300R NT650 XV535

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                  #9
                  I like the Pirelli Sport Demons though they are not a long lasting tire. I also liked the Bridgestone Battle Axes which developed a flat spot on the rear tire but I've only tried them once.......

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                    #10
                    Meh, they're all round, black and somewhat sticky.

                    What you didn't state was what you are looking for. Cheap? Long lasting? Great handling?
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                    Life is too short to ride an L.

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by tkent02 View Post
                      Cheap? Long lasting? Great handling?
                      Value based on all those factors.

                      they are all about the same price +/- $25 of the average
                      I don't ride much (I'm working on fixing that) so long lasting probably applies to safety after date of manufacture
                      I'm not a racer but would like to have confidence in turns

                      the price thing I can decide, the other two factors I need you guys' experience
                      1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
                      1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
                      1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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                        #12
                        This just in....Bridgestone has a $50 rebate and the BT-45 are eligible. that would be $141 for my set. that may be the winner

                        I can also submit on line which is nice - here is the pdf form - https://itagroup.hs.llnwd.net/o40/B4...ONLINE_ENG.pdf

                        https://www.bridgestonerewards.com/RewardDetails/GetRewardDetails?sellXGetYPromoId=895fb080-cf6d-4dd0-b77e-1f91a3823d3c
                        1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
                        1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
                        1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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                          #13
                          ordered the bridgestone battlax bt-45 from motorcycle supestore, thy pricematched americanmototire.com, submitted the rebate online with no issues
                          1981 GS750L - Owned since 1990 when graduated high school and since have been discovering all the things not disclosed by seller.
                          1983 GS750E - bought in 2016 as a rough runner to use while rebuilding 81L and then to combine with ES to make one good one
                          1983 GS750ES - bought in Toronto in 2015 on a lark as a non-runner, missing front cowling and exhaust - If you have a 1983 750ES front cowling let me know! Blue would be nice

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                            #14
                            I have them on my bike and I'll buy another set, either for this bike or the next, they're great tires

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