Tire poll

[Semper Gumby]

Ha this thread has re-emerged from the depths....

At present myself (confirmed Michelin Man) have a Used Dunlop 491 Elite II 110/90H18 on the back, and the used BT45F 100/90V18 on the front.

How did this happen?

When will my new Pilot Activ showup?    Why is it delivery date in limbo?

Why?  

[wilcom]

My current R65 has Macadam's on it and they perform nicely. I am bringing home another R65 that needs tires and I went shopping for Macadams.

I couldn't find a deal anyplace!!! As a matter of fact I couldn't find a deal on anything in my size, not ebay ,not Craigslist,  so.........

I went with Shinko off of Amazon for $88 for the pair delivery included. I rationalized that they bought Yokohama and they were pretty good tires. Time will tell if I just tossed 88 bones out the window or not.

[Rob Valdez 79 R65]

I think I'm on my 3rd set of Bridgestone Spitfires.  I really like them.  Especially the price.

[SCJJR65]

I think my Avons are actually Venoms, rather than Road Riders, but I like 'em anyway!    

[DanielMc]

I fitted a pair of BT45s to my newly acquired LS in the factory recommended sizes of 4.00 rear and 90/90 front. The bike came with Metzelers but I've never liked these tyres on airheads, despite their otherwise popularity, and consider many of the less attractive handling idiosyncrasies of the airheads are exacerbated by these tyres. I reckon that Metz and Conti just get repeat business out of loyalty, not quality. BT45s have always impressed me on the twin shock airheads I've fitted them to. I ran Pirelli Sport Demons on my Guzzi Le Mans and they were superb in terms of grip, and thought about fitting them to the LS, but opted for the Bridgestones as more of a known quantity.

[Semper Gumby]

April 1st (yes I know).

Arrrrgh.

MIchelin is now saying April Fools Day for delivery of the Pilot Activ.  

[ambrose78]

I replaced my Metzler 33s with bt45 and am very happy with the bt's.

[Semper Gumby]

Just finished a trip with the 100/90-18 BT45 on the front (now) 2.5 inch rim and a 110/90-18 Dunlop Elite II 491 about half worn on the back.  This combination works great.

I will never put a 120/90-18 tire on the back again.  There is no need.

Still waiting for the new pilot Activ... (tic, tic, tic....)  

[azcycle]

Anyone ever use Dunlop 404's?  I see BikeBandit has a screaming deal on them and my bike is in serious need for a rear tire.  The screaming deal might have a good reason, as they get pretty bad reviews online, most notably that they don't last more than 5,000 miles.

They also have pretty good deals on the Shinko tires.

Any thoughts?  

[Semper Gumby]

Grrrrrrrr....Michelin still hasn't come up with Pilot Activ's yet.  I think it is time for a scathing email.

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[Mike V]

Wish I could change my initial vote.  I've installed Bridgestone S-11's on the 650 and love them after abot 1500 miles.  In fact I've even installed new S-11's on the /7.  Great bang for the buck in my opinion.

[Ed Miller]

Check out these guys' price on S11s:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/2/0/71/DEPARTMENT/Bridgestone-Street-Bike-Sport-Touring-Tires-Tires.aspx

I wish they had Avon Roadriders in the right sizes for my Triumph.

[Mike V]

I found a local private supplier here in San Diego I'm extremely happy with. For new S-11's on the 650, Michelin Tubes, mounted and balanced, and disposal fee for the old two tires the bill came to $185.

Hard to beat for what I consider a good quality tire.

(Thanks for the tip Justin M.!)

[jackshan101]

Hey, Hows the going, I just bought a a Bridgestone battlax BT45 120/90 x 18 rear tire to replace the BT35 110/90 x 18 that was on the bike which i just purchased 2 months ago. It's an 1981 R65. I switched tires today, took the wheel to the tire garage but it is not fitting correctly, it seemed to go on very easy, no tire iron required and after it was inflated it did not give that customary pop, it's not centered correctly. Just wondering if anybody has any suggestions.

Thanks very much.

John from Ireland.  

[montmil]

Hey, Hows the going, I just bought a a Bridgestone battlax BT45 120/90 x 18 rear tire to replace the BT35 110/90 x 18 that was on the bike which i just purchased 2 months ago. It's an 1981 R65. I switched tires today, took the wheel to the tire garage but it is not fitting correctly, it seemed to go on very easy, no tire iron required and after it was inflated it did not give that customary pop, it's not centered correctly. Just wondering if anybody has any suggestions.

Thanks very much.

John from Ireland.  

Pop over into the Tech Section, scroll down and read "Baby Needs a New Pair of Shoes and other ramblings" by our pal Azcycle Graeme. All your questions will be answered.

Now my question... How did you fit a spankin' new Bridgestone BT-45 on a rim without spoons? The concern with the 120/90 is the very strong potential for the tire to rub on the swingarm/shaft case.

And welcome to all things R65, John. Now, show us a photo of your bike. Sans rear tire would be OK for now. As some peeps here say, "If we can't see it, it doesn't exist."

Go check Tech and report back. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Monte