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New Tires

Discussion in 'Hangout Lounge' started by SecaRob, Mar 4, 2009.

  1. SecaRob

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    Time to put new tires on the 750 both front and rear. Looking for suggestions but would like to keep it under $250
     
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    Don't know what the prices would be now, but 4 years back I put Dunlop D404s' on my bike. They were $80 a piece and have been great.
     
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    Both tires on my bike are over 7 years old. The front (Bridgestone) has a ton of tread left but is rock hard and cracked. The rear (Kenda) has actually been a pretty good tire but is bald.

    I thought about keeping the Bridgestone but with its age I think it needs to go.
     
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    See my post about buying new sneakers.
    The Dunlop 404's were about $10-$15 more apiece then the Bridgestones I bought, they arrived today, woot!
     
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    I just got a Bridgestone S11 Spitfire to match my front that I've had for a couple of seasons -- replacing my Avon AM26 Roadrunner... should be interesting when I eventually get to ride to do some testing...
     
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    I can't wait to get the Bridgestones on.
    I have an old Conti blitz on the back and an even older Conti tour on the front.
    It's gonna be great!
     
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    i put on a spit fire bridgestone last summer. excellent tire in every weather , great in rain. priced them from www.chaparral-racing.com for 113 usd for both f and r and on www.bikebandit.com for 115 usd. free shipping sometimes when they have deals. i think ill stay with the spit fires cause of the good reviews from other folks and the kind of mileage they get out of them. i have probably 6000 miles on my rear and still over half tread left.
     
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    www.ironpony.com look at the shinko's thats what i have put on all my bikes love them and they are cheap lol
     
    yamaha4life, Mar 7, 2009
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    lol, Rob, you procrastinator! didn't you see Mi carl's post, he now is a tire dealer, and needs to place a large first order, so he was selling them at 4% above what the dealer pays to cover some cost and shipping.

    but i think it's too late, the deadline was like feb 28th or something
     
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    I ran Shinko's for a drag radial and Metzler's for my VMax otherwise. Loved 'em both.
     
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    They both gotta go. Sooner than later, honest.
     
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    They both gotta go. Sooner than later, honest. <quote>

    You've got shares in Bridgestone, Fitz, right?
     
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    Not me man; I have Dunlop K81-TT100s on the Norton, Dunlop D404's on my '81 and I just got a brand new set of AVONS mounted on the '83. (The wheels aren't even back on the bike yet.)

    I just replaced a set of VERY LOW mileage 10-year old weather checked tires.

    I've wanted to try a set of Avons since before I got the Norton and it never worked out. When I replaced the OE Bridgestones on my second SR, I went with ContiTwins. My Norton's always had Dunlops.
     
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    Fitz I agree they both have to go. Good thing about it though is the wife is letting my 11 year old ride with me this year. Told her I need 2 new tires and 2 new helmets just to be safe :wink: She's on board :) :)
     
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    Hey guys new to this site, and new to the XJ's with my first 650 Maxim. I was wondering if anyone knew the widest tire I could put on the rear without any modifications?
     
    Noffy07, Mar 12, 2009
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