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21 Mar 2012 13:29 #511050 by BlackZ1R
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Time for a rear tire on the '78 KZee. Running Metzlers front and rear and they feel good on the bike. Pretty impressed in the twisties so far.
ME-33 Laser front(3.25-19 54V) ME-99 A1 rear (120/90-18). Who knows a good source for the ME-99 tires?
I haven't ridden over a few hundred miles on this bike and I'd like to run another one matched to the front to see how a new one handles.
Any input from the collective on good all around tires(stock sizes) for the Z bike?

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21 Mar 2012 15:36 #511062 by 650ed
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08 Apr 2012 18:14 #514741 by BlackZ1R
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Not having any luck finding the ME-99. I need some input on finding these tires if anyone on here runs these on their bike.

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08 Apr 2012 18:54 #514746 by racer54
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Not sure if it's even made anymore. I ran this tire for years and also liked it alot but couldn't find that tire anymore.

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09 Apr 2012 02:56 - 09 Apr 2012 02:56 #514800 by BlackZ1R
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Man, I don't want to hear that :ohmy: .

I found one 4.00-18 for $120. :pinch:
Looks like I might just try some Shinkos.
712s for under $100 a set or 230s for $128 shipped.

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09 Apr 2012 17:58 #514876 by racer54
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Been thinking of trying that Lasertec rear tire that matches the front.

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14 Apr 2012 20:57 #515825 by NZGlenn
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Hi, I used ME33 Lazer (Comp-K) front and ME-99 (V) rear for years until they became too expensive. Then i used Shinko Sportmaster crossply V rated. These were rally good but then became hard to get. So now I've got Pirelli Sport demons. All original sizes. On the GPz the when the rear wears out, the front is about 70% gone so I always replace them both as a set. Haven't realy used the Pirellis in the wet, but they are good in the dry and fairly stable on gravel as well.
I've used the Metzlers and Shinkos in all weather both one up and with pillion and packs. Both were very good.

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14 Apr 2012 21:10 #515828 by RonKZ650
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ME99 is a tire from the 80s. Nothing special about it. You can get Metzler Lazertech if you like Metzler or modern tires like the Pirellis mentioned or the Avon roadrider line is good also. Never tried Shinkos, but they probably fine too.

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15 Apr 2012 07:40 #515881 by BlackZ1R
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The ME99 has been a great tire, but since it's not produced any longer, I'm going to try something else. The ME33 front is still in great shape, so I went with a Shinko 712 to finish out the front.
I like the looks of the Avon Roadrider tires. I've had good service out of all the Avons I've run in the past.
The Bridgestone BT-45 looks like a decent tire.
I've also run Pirellis on mt Duc and can't find a thing a didn't like about those, except for the price :P

The Roadrider might be the next set I get after I run through the 712.

www.motosport.com/cruiser/product/?psref...COMBO&segment=badger

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15 Apr 2012 11:01 #515902 by bluej58
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I've got a couple hundred miles on my Pirellis Sport Demons, I'm starting to trust my cornering more
and they are hooking up real nice.

Ed says they are lasting for him, 5K so far I think he said .

I think they are worth the money if I can get that kind of mileage.

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16 Apr 2012 01:08 #516082 by BlackZ1R
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bluej58 wrote: I've got a couple hundred miles on my Pirellis Sport Demons, I'm starting to trust my cornering more
and they are hooking up real nice.

Ed says they are lasting for him, 5K so far I think he said .

I think they are worth the money if I can get that kind of mileage.

JD


JD, what sizes are you running on your '78 KZ?

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17 Apr 2012 19:33 #516379 by bluej58
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Sorry, I missed your post.
I have a stock 19" rim up front and a stock 18" rim in back.

Here is a quote from 650ED, I took his advise and bought the same ones, tubes too. B)

I’m running a Pirelli 100/90 V 19 Sport Demon on the front and a 120/90 V 18 Sport Demon on the rear. I am using Metzeler tubes; these were recommended by Pirelli (a Metzeler business partner) because Pirelli doesn’t offer the tubes in the sizes I need.
Ronayers code for the front is 871-2096 @ $95.14; the rear tire is code 871-2115 @ $102.71. At the link below click on the drop-down menu to the right of the picture of the tire.

www.ronayers.com/ProductDetails/N/10023/SKU/1652548



They are suppose to be real good in the rain, I hope i don't find out too soon,
they are real good on dry pavement that's for sure.
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