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Which ones.....Tires that is

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OK

so it's crunch time, and the bike is progressing along very well, it's now time to get new rubber.....

not looking for a long drawn out debate, I have settled on 2 kinds and not going to really look at anything else, I think either will work, but want to see what the masses think.....

typical riding conditions, to work and back this is mostly flat city commute, and then the occasional weekend warrior, some back roads up in the country, what little I have in my neck of the woods, and no nothing aggressive.

so here are the choices

Pirelli Sport Demons

http://www.petes-superbike.com/english/sport-demon.html

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or

Avon RoadRider

http://www.petes-superbike.com/english/roadrider.html

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They are priced relatively the same, it's not a deciding factor
 
Well didn't really want a read about history.....seems most of the posts are old and nothing really up to date, I am sure a lot has changed from 2009....and onwards...

but thanks for the links....

based on the old info, the Avon tires suck because of cracking issues, not sure if this has been resolved, but otherwise they are a great tire..

the Pirelli's on the other hand seem to not have any issues....

I guess it will be the Pirelli Sport Demons....

Cheers
 
With either of those choices, plan to be buying another rear tire in about 6,000 miles.

Eric
 
GateKeeper said:
Well didn't really want a read about history.....seems most of the posts are old and nothing really up to date, I am sure a lot has changed from 2009....and onwards...
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One thread from 2009. Even at that, Roadriders and Sport Demon's haven't changed for a long time. Claims of cracked Roadriders have diminished significantly too.

Sport Demon's are the shortest lived tires available. They stick good though.
 
Thanks Nessism

I don't ride a whole lot, our seasons are short anyways....

Sticky is good, so it still seems the Pirelli are going to win this one
 
I didn't think Sport Demons were available in our sizes ? What do you know that I don't ?:confused:
 
bccap said:
I didn't think Sport Demons were available in our sizes ? What do you know that I don't ?:confused:
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Nessism said:
Dude, take a look...http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...elli-Sport-Demon-Sport-Touring-Rear-Tire.aspx

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.co...lli-Sport-Demon-Sport-Touring-Front-Tire.aspx
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I am not getting them from there but the place I am using has them as well,

http://www.petes-superbike.com/english

I should point out I have decided to go up one in size as well

so it will be

110/90/16 in the front
and
130/90/17 for the rears

making the call right now....
 
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If you are mostly commuting, get the Avons...they will last longer and should be better in the rain...
 
Toss a coin. I've had both and there's nothing in it. The Pirellis stick a bit better and do wear out a bit quicker - probably not a lot in it though - not enough to worry about.
 
GateKeeper said:
I am not getting them from there but the place I am using has them as well,

http://www.petes-superbike.com/english

I should point out I have decided to go up one in size as well

so it will be

110/90/16 in the front
and
130/80/17 for the rears

making the call right now....
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WOW!!! :eek:
Those tires certainly are EXPENSIVE at that place!!! (Bend over pricing for sure!)
Did you even try to shop around? :confused:

Eric
 
We don't get the cheap prices you guys get unfortunately.....

and that place is about the cheapest, unfortunately.

even if I order from the US, by the time I pay for shipping, duty, tax, etc....

I am at the same price as if I got them here

yes we here in the great white north, get the bend over pricing most of the time....

and I think I need a 130/90/17 for the rear....

.
 
7981GS said:
WOW!!! :eek:
Those tires certainly are EXPENSIVE at that place!!! (Bend over pricing for sure!)
Did you even try to shop around? :confused:

Eric
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How do you figure that ? $207.90 at Petes and $209.98 at Superstore. Add in Canuck sales tax and shipping, an extra $30. Shipping from Superstore to Canada isn't free.
Gatekeeper. Why did you go to an 80 aspect ratio, instead of matching the front ? They also have Lasertecs, though they are not listed.
 
We must have been posting at the same time. I see you have changed the tire size.:)
 
GateKeeper said:
We don't get the cheap prices you guys get unfortunately.....

and that place is about the cheapest, unfortunately.

even if I order from the US, by the time I pay for shipping, duty, tax, etc....

I am at the same price as if I got them here

yes we here in the great white north, get the bend over pricing most of the time....

and I think I need a 130/90/17 for the rear....

.
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Yes, get the 130/90-17 instead.
I have that size on at least 4 of my bikes.
Regardless of the misinformation about them being too large for the rim,
they work wonderfully! :dancing:

Eric
 
Ya I don't know where that 80 came in.....glad I double checked....

stock is 120/90/17 rear and 100/90/16 front, was going to just go one up on both ends, the aspect and rim size were to stay the same....

I must be getting old....LOL

Thanks for catching my mistake...

so it will be

130/90/17 rear
and
110/90/16 front.....


I just checked on the bike what is there now, and I guess this is what threw me off

it has 120/80/17 rear and 100/90/16 front,,,,seems all those years ago, I screwed up...hahahahahaha
 
I did a real quick and rough comparison for all in from the two places...

petes - about 255 give or take

superstore - about 270 give or take

this is shipping, tax, duty, tire tax if applicable

it does work out cheaper from Pete's....and I called and they have stock, I just have to do the order online, as it gives me a tracking number right away.....

Cheers
 
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Using Shinko 230 Tour Masters on my 1000 instead of Metzler Lasertecs no issues thus far with about 1k on them and 145.00 cheaper too.
 
mustangflyr said:
Using Shinko 230 Tour Masters on my 1000 instead of Metzler Lasertecs no issues thus far with about 1k on them and 145.00 cheaper too.
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Last I checked Shinko doesn't do the 16" fronts these bikes need in the 100 or 110 size.Pity that cause Yeller's going to need new shoes soon.
 
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