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I need Help to find a good tyre!
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I?ve been using Bridgestone Battlax BT 45 tires for years.
Aggressive riders seem to have a dislike for them, but I?m not overly aggressive in my riding, so no issues here.
Aggressive riders seem to have a dislike for them, but I?m not overly aggressive in my riding, so no issues here.
fbody_mike
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https://www.pirelli.com/tires/en-us/motorcycle/all-tires/sheet/sport-demon
Pirelli Sport Demon if you like to get the bike leaned over, not that great on life, but a great tire/tyre for aggressive riding.
Pirelli Sport Demon if you like to get the bike leaned over, not that great on life, but a great tire/tyre for aggressive riding.
Yep, those are the two best out of the few (only four, actually) available and they have matching rear sizes.
I'd definitely avoid the Metzeler Lasertec -- expensive, short-lived, and terrible performance as it wears.
There's also a Continental model available; I don't really know much about it, or whether a matching rear is available.
Personally, I'd get the Pirelli Sport Demon.
I'd definitely avoid the Metzeler Lasertec -- expensive, short-lived, and terrible performance as it wears.
There's also a Continental model available; I don't really know much about it, or whether a matching rear is available.
Personally, I'd get the Pirelli Sport Demon.
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The Lasertec was the best over all on my GS1150EFE, but not worth the extra $. I have had everything available on the 1150 over the years and the worst feeling tire was the Michelin. The shortest lived was the Pirelli
The front tire, no matter what brand, has a pretty short life on the 1150. ........5500 to 6500 miles, or about 1 front to 2 rears.
the front cups more than my other bikes and the first clue the tire is going away is head shake that gets worse as the tire wears out.
I cheaped out last year and put a pair of Shinkos on it as I dont ride it that much anymore. The tires will likely age out before they wear out...(120/80 16 frt and 130/90 17 rr)
We'll see how they wear, the bike handles great.( for a 35 yr old dinosaur )
The front tire, no matter what brand, has a pretty short life on the 1150. ........5500 to 6500 miles, or about 1 front to 2 rears.
the front cups more than my other bikes and the first clue the tire is going away is head shake that gets worse as the tire wears out.
I cheaped out last year and put a pair of Shinkos on it as I dont ride it that much anymore. The tires will likely age out before they wear out...(120/80 16 frt and 130/90 17 rr)
We'll see how they wear, the bike handles great.( for a 35 yr old dinosaur )
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That's funny as I my favorite was the Michelin Macadam, no longer available. Had a BT45, didn't like it, vague feedback.
Currently have a Sport Demon up front, not sure I like it, the profile is very bulbous round. Might have to a try a Continental if they make a 110.
A Continental Super Twin tire saved me 35 years ago when I came in way too hot on a decreasing radius right hander near Mt. St. Helens.
