Who knows tires???

[twr1776]

Either the Avons or Sport Demons are excellent choices IMHO. I have run both on L models and as far as stickiness they seem very similar. The Avons seem to have a slightly pointier profile so they tend to "lean in" to corners slightly more than the Demons but after a few miles you will not notice it amymore. Dennis Kirk did have the Avons at some very good prices and they were shipping free since the order is over $ 100. They also had a 5 dollar "tire" surcharge but the set price was still less than $ 180 delivered to my door.

 

[Zook]

I just replaced my Spitfires with Battelax BT-45's in a V compound, when renobruce comes over tomorrow I'll be giving them the test! They should be a little better. Hopefully last as long.

Eric

That V on the sidewall has nothing to do with the tire compound. It is the speed rating, which means it can sustain a certain speed for a set time.
usually the higher the rating the thinner the tread.

As for the tires causing the frame and such to flex, the frame and forks are going to flex on the GS bikes long before you come close to reaching the limits of today's sport tires. In fact, today's street tires are better than the GS bikes.
Better not use them, either.

 

[Sunburn]

Sounds like someone can't separate race tires from street tires

Race tires can only be heat cycled a low number of times before they "go off"

Street tires can be heat cycled until they are bald

The compound in your Bridgestones is no where near what MotoGP riders use

I don't think Freddy Spencer rides on the street

I know what your saying but keep in mind he is standing in front of a class with a bunch of street riders with street bikes talking about street riding while learning new skills on the track. He was also talking about modern sport tires on modern sport bikes. Take it for what it is.

 

[67fire]

Sunburn, try out these guys: http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
I got my tires in ONE day! They are in Oregon and the prices are cheap!
Free shipping over $75.00.

Eric

 

[Sunburn]

Dennis Kirk has the Avon Road riders listed at 154.98

Demons listed at $203.98

Seems like my main two choices.


I've always got my tires mounted where I purchased them. Internet purchase I guess you have to pay for mounting at some place?

 

[Sandy]

I agree that most of the Avon, Bridgestones, Pirelli, etc will outhandle just about any of our GS's but the only tire I've found rated as a sport tire, not sport/touring, is the Dunlop 501. So, suck it up guys and do "Stupid Stuff Better With Dunlop". Actually the last set I had I managed about 7,000 miles on the rear but the front was almost due for replacing at the same time so I changed both. The new ones are actually made in the USA, the previous set I think were made in France.

 

[67fire]

Are these what you are looking for? They are under $170 each with free shipping!

http://motorcycle.motorcycle-superstore.com/search?w=Avon Rider

Eric

 

[Guest]

What are you guys (80 1100 (I have 1150 wheels though)) using?
I am having difficulty finding 140 rear.

~M

 

[stiksave]

I just mounted this up yesterday. Replaced a Perrelli MT 09 Match of the same size on my 83 1100E. We'll see how it goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0346527437&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

 

[Guest]

I just mounted this up yesterday. Replaced a Perrelli MT 09 Match of the same size on my 83 1100E. We'll see how it goes.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...0346527437&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK:MEWNX:IT

No clearance or profile-distortion issues with running the 140's, Stiksave?

I replaced the worn Sport Demon rear tire with an Avon RR.....I think it's every bit as good as the Pirelli, priced better, and supposedly lasts longer as well, by all accounts.

Tony.

 

[stiksave]

No clearance or profile-distortion issues with running the 140's, Stiksave?

I replaced the worn Sport Demon rear tire with an Avon RR.....I think it's every bit as good as the Pirelli, priced better, and supposedly lasts longer as well, by all accounts.

Tony.

Tony, no clearance or profile problems. I had it on the back for close to 3 years. The Battleax slipped in the same way. It looks chunkier because it has new tread. By the way, I bought the Perelli's off e-bay as a set also. The front has worn better than the rear. Go figure.