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WesV said:
Where'd you find the tire for $45 shipped? Sounds like a good deal.
Dave
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Where'd you find the tire for $45 shipped? Sounds like a good deal.
Dave
There's a shop on the south side of Indy ( Cycle Outfitters ) where I can bring in the wheels from my GS850G and get a CS HiMax rear tire (130/90-17) for $70 and the front (100/90-19) for $50, INCLUDING mounting and balancing!
$120 plus tax out the door ain't bad! I get about 8,000 hard miles out of a set before I decide they're getting a little square and replace them. They're so cheap I can replace the tires more frequently. I've found that cheap new tires beat expensive old tires any day.
They also have Dunlops pretty cheap -- I might try a pair next spring to see what everyone is always raving about.
I've tried Metzeler, Continental, and Bridgestone. My set of Metzelers seemed to be pretty far out of balance. They took a lot of balance weight, but I still had a slight vibration at speed that got worse as the tires wore down (which didn't take as long as it should have). The Contis were OK - just expensive. The Bridgestones had good grip, but wore out very quickly.
Indianapolis is also home to Cycle Recycle II, another great source for parts, knowledge and tires. There's life here among all these %$#@! Hardleys, if you know where to look.
$120 plus tax out the door ain't bad! I get about 8,000 hard miles out of a set before I decide they're getting a little square and replace them. They're so cheap I can replace the tires more frequently. I've found that cheap new tires beat expensive old tires any day.
They also have Dunlops pretty cheap -- I might try a pair next spring to see what everyone is always raving about.
I've tried Metzeler, Continental, and Bridgestone. My set of Metzelers seemed to be pretty far out of balance. They took a lot of balance weight, but I still had a slight vibration at speed that got worse as the tires wore down (which didn't take as long as it should have). The Contis were OK - just expensive. The Bridgestones had good grip, but wore out very quickly.
Indianapolis is also home to Cycle Recycle II, another great source for parts, knowledge and tires. There's life here among all these %$#@! Hardleys, if you know where to look.
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I went with the duotours from IRC because they were the only company that made tires to fit my GS650G's 17 inch wheel. I needed a 120/70 and no one else made them. They were slippery and I found them to be noisy above 65 MPH for a while. Once they were drive 250 miles they quieted down. I think that mold release compound is what caused it. Overall good handling tire with excellent wet performance. I have 700 miles on the rear so far so good. At 60 bucks a piece delivered I think they are a good deal.
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I went with the duotours from IRC because they were the only company that made tires to fit my GS650G's 17 inch wheel. I needed a 120/70 and no one else made them. They were slippery and I found them to be noisy above 65 MPH for a while. Once they were drive 250 miles they quieted down. I think that mold release compound is what caused it. Overall good handling tire with excellent wet performance. I have 700 miles on the rear so far so good. At 60 bucks a piece delivered I think they are a good deal.
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WesV
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DMPLATT said:
Two Sites, this is the one I am ordering from, and didn't save the other site.
http://www.accwhse.com/chengshi.htm
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MAW doesn't have the finest reputation. I have ordered from DTMA and they also have some great prices. Ordered my tires for both bikes with them and had no problems getting them within a week.
http://www.dmtaonline.com/items.asp...771369B4}&Cc=CHENGSHIN-ST&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=
http://www.dmtaonline.com/items.asp...771369B4}&Cc=CHENGSHIN-ST&iTpStatus=0&Tp=&Bc=
Some additional points
" If your tire says inflate to 35 psi then don't run them at 28 because the original owners manual said to"
This is certainly true, but you should NOT read what it says on the tire as being the inflation pressure you need. The printed number is what the manufacturer feels is the safe maximum pressure.
What you should do, as you obviously have access to the web, is visit the manufacturers website and see what pressures are recommended for YOUR bike This will tell you what you need as a basic, as well as several variables, and in what conditions those varying pressures will apply.
While it is not a hard and fast rule, it is generally recommended that you purchase tires for front and rear from the same manufacturer. This allows you to get the most from your tires, as the two tires are engineered to work together, and produce a team effort that will give you the maximum performance of both tires.
As to "new" tire treatment. Indeed, what you have read is correct.
I am fortunate in having a bike shop that not only gives a decent price, but they consider your safety as well. Tony always makes certain the tires are washed before they leave his shop.
At home, I wash them again, using a stiff brush or an abrasive pad, and dish detergent, then rinse THOROUGHLY and dry them.
Next, I head off to the nearest stretch of gravel road or soft shoulder and ride there for a mile or so (less if it is a shoulder). Most people do not take this step, but I feel better for doing it, and I am sure that the tires are ready for the road when all this is done.
Your tire pressures are CRITICAL, and must be checked often. Checks should preferably be done before every ride, when the tirs are cool.
It is not sufficient to check pressures when you get home after a day of fun and frolic, as the tires are warm or hot, and this invariably affects the pressure. It will never be the same when the tire cools.
" If your tire says inflate to 35 psi then don't run them at 28 because the original owners manual said to"
This is certainly true, but you should NOT read what it says on the tire as being the inflation pressure you need. The printed number is what the manufacturer feels is the safe maximum pressure.
What you should do, as you obviously have access to the web, is visit the manufacturers website and see what pressures are recommended for YOUR bike This will tell you what you need as a basic, as well as several variables, and in what conditions those varying pressures will apply.
While it is not a hard and fast rule, it is generally recommended that you purchase tires for front and rear from the same manufacturer. This allows you to get the most from your tires, as the two tires are engineered to work together, and produce a team effort that will give you the maximum performance of both tires.
As to "new" tire treatment. Indeed, what you have read is correct.
I am fortunate in having a bike shop that not only gives a decent price, but they consider your safety as well. Tony always makes certain the tires are washed before they leave his shop.
At home, I wash them again, using a stiff brush or an abrasive pad, and dish detergent, then rinse THOROUGHLY and dry them.
Next, I head off to the nearest stretch of gravel road or soft shoulder and ride there for a mile or so (less if it is a shoulder). Most people do not take this step, but I feel better for doing it, and I am sure that the tires are ready for the road when all this is done.
Your tire pressures are CRITICAL, and must be checked often. Checks should preferably be done before every ride, when the tirs are cool.
It is not sufficient to check pressures when you get home after a day of fun and frolic, as the tires are warm or hot, and this invariably affects the pressure. It will never be the same when the tire cools.
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Excellent points Ron.