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Shape of a TIRE GURU !!
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13 May 2012 00:45 #521913
by Kawboy74
1974 Z1A As original as I could get it
'88 ZX750R braided lines, mostly original
KZ1000 project on the bench
Burlington,Ontario,Canada
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I've been using the Metzler Lasertecs for about three years now on my '78 LTD with good results. While I don't ride in the rain unless caught in it, they have worked well for me. I still use tubes if that matters to you.
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1974 Z1A As original as I could get it
'88 ZX750R braided lines, mostly original
KZ1000 project on the bench
Burlington,Ontario,Canada
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13 May 2012 08:36 #521996
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1981 KZ550 LTD
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Might want to look into the shinko's they are a cheap tire that's pretty sticky. you can actually buy a set for the about the price of one of those dunlops. I decided personally my kaw will just get a new set of tires every year. i mean why not when you can replace the set for like 130... that is if you decide to go with a more aggressive sticky tire
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13 May 2012 12:40 #522056
by Kawickrice
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
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75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
Replied by Kawickrice on topic Shape of a TIRE GURU !!
The high mileage tires have a harder compound which is good for mileage but the hard compound makes wet weather riding like ridding on ice, very slippery in my opinion. It is hard to find one that is all around great. The sticky tires wear quick but have excellent traction, The hard tires last longer but the traction is compromised.
73 Kawasaki Z1
07 HD CVO Ultra Classic
82 Suzuki GS 1100
74 Yamaha RD 350 (My two stroke toy)
77 Kawasaki KZ 650B-1 (My putt around bike)
80 Indian Moped (My American Iron)
1
Long Gone
75 Suzuki GT550
74 GT 380
79 RD 400 Daytona Special
72 Honda CL 175
74 Honda QA 50
Tampa FL
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15 May 2012 15:00 #522525
by gravit8
I honestly don't know how fast I was going, officer; My speedo tops out at 85...
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I was wondering about those shinkos. I hopped on my bike for a 1,200 mile trip from ABQ to Iowa on what I'll just call 'street slicks' and I need to replace them before I head back to NM - and I'm on a bit of a budget. my '83 kz1100 is fast but I'm not interested in track days, and obviously I ride (2nd trip of 1,000 miles or more this year).
If anyone has those shinkos I'd like to know how they hold up to long trips and mileage when ridden on the interstate/hwy. They'll be replacing a very old set of dunlop harley-branded cruisers which have held up to literally no tred left and I cruise at or above triple digits on the long trips.
If anyone has those shinkos I'd like to know how they hold up to long trips and mileage when ridden on the interstate/hwy. They'll be replacing a very old set of dunlop harley-branded cruisers which have held up to literally no tred left and I cruise at or above triple digits on the long trips.
I honestly don't know how fast I was going, officer; My speedo tops out at 85...
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