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What tire brands are good?
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22 Oct 2007 12:31 #177619
by CoreyClough
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)
GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
Replied by CoreyClough on topic What tire brands are good?
Dunlop GT501's are wearing very nice.
A little note about tires. All DOT Tires are required to have a 4 digit manufacturing date on them. the first two are the week, followed by the year. Go ahead, and check.
Be aware of old tires when buying on sale, or tires that are sitting in a showroom window in sunlight. They will be hard, and not have as good of a grip as newer tires. Buy the ones still in the plastic wrapper from the factory.
Happy shopping.
A little note about tires. All DOT Tires are required to have a 4 digit manufacturing date on them. the first two are the week, followed by the year. Go ahead, and check.
Be aware of old tires when buying on sale, or tires that are sitting in a showroom window in sunlight. They will be hard, and not have as good of a grip as newer tires. Buy the ones still in the plastic wrapper from the factory.
Happy shopping.
'85 GPz550(ZX550-A2)
GPz550 Base Manual --> tinyurl.com/ze5b3qo
GPz550 Supplement Manual --> tinyurl.com/h34d2o6
GPz550.com --> www.nwsca.com/scripts/gpz_forum_2005/default.asp
First Race Win GPz550 --> tinyurl.com/o5y3ftp
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22 Oct 2007 14:03 #177633
by guitargeek
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
Replied by guitargeek on topic What tire brands are good?
I love Metzeler!
1980 KZ750-H1 (slightly altered)
1987 KZ1000-P6 "Ponch"
1979 GS1000 "Dadzuki"
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29 Oct 2007 09:09 #178660
by oldkaws4ever
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
Replied by oldkaws4ever on topic What tire brands are good?
I have a Continental Conti super twin on the front and a Continental Conti Blitz on the rear on the 74 900, and there a great tire. i put on a little over 7500 miles on them over the summer and the rear still has meat left on it, even after a few burn-out's:whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
74 Z1a 900 (Apart and making it better than ever)
77 Kz 650b (Threw a rod, going to sandwich in a 900 or 1000 motor)
76 Kz 400d
05 ninja zx-636
81 Kz 750 Ltd
Darien, Illinois
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29 Oct 2007 09:15 #178661
by Skyman
West Linn, OR
Replied by Skyman on topic What tire brands are good?
I just put a set of Bridgestone Spitfires on. I bought them partially because I like the look of the raised white lettering. The seem to ride real nice, and I've read good reviews of them.
West Linn, OR
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29 Oct 2007 16:10 #178700
by fixer5000
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
\\\\\\\" get there fast but arrive alive \\\\\\\"
massachusetts
Replied by fixer5000 on topic What tire brands are good?
i went throught two sets of irc durotours from dennis kirk. they werent too bad handling wise and wear also. now im running dunlops. they seem to stick slightly better but i cant say how long theyll last...so far so good...steve
1978 kz650b pretty much stock
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massachusetts
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29 Oct 2007 17:38 #178715
by 2M4Dale
Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
1980 KZ750H1 LTD
1981 KZ750H2 LTD
Replied by 2M4Dale on topic What tire brands are good?
The couple of times that I've bought new tires for one of my bikes I've bought Bridgestone Spitfires .... always had great luck with 'em !
I have a Kenda Challenger on the front of my KZ 750 and a Cheng Shin Marquis on the back. Both tires are in good condition and my bike should handle good but I find it feels a bit skiterish ! I don't like the tires and will replace them before next summer. ... With Bridgestone Spitfires !!!
I have a Kenda Challenger on the front of my KZ 750 and a Cheng Shin Marquis on the back. Both tires are in good condition and my bike should handle good but I find it feels a bit skiterish ! I don't like the tires and will replace them before next summer. ... With Bridgestone Spitfires !!!
Hello from Sunny Mansfield, Ohio
1980 KZ750H1 LTD
1981 KZ750H2 LTD
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