Restoration GS1100E Trying to keep it Original Appearance

[Suzukian]

I totally agree. I think they are made from ground up tires, then epoxied back together with some compression in a mold.

[Suzukian]

The Sport Demon doesn't come in the proper size front for the 16" wheel.

I actually found one in stock. If I needed tires, I'd buy the set. They aren't too easy to find, but they are available!

https://www.amazon.com/Pirelli-Sport-Demon-Front-90-16/dp/B000KC5CQK?th=1

https://www.midwesttraction.com/store/c7/street/p4346/pirelli-sport-demon-10090-16-front-motorcycle-street-tire/

[Nessism]

I actually found one in stock. If I needed tires, I'd buy the set. They aren't too easy to find, but they are available!

https://www.amazon.com/Pirelli-Sport-Demon-Front-90-16/dp/B000KC5CQK?th=1

https://www.midwesttraction.com/store/c7/street/p4346/pirelli-sport-demon-10090-16-front-motorcycle-street-tire/

The Sport Demon is offered in a 110/90-16 front, but 110 is a bit oversize. Not horribly so, though.

[Suzukian]

I have an Avon 100/90x16 on mine, and I always felt it could be a bit wider, Problem is this pinches the tire and wouldn't give me what I need. I really do like the Avon though. At first I didn't because the bike felt like it was falling over, you think "lean left" and it's doing it before you finished the thought. It stands up just as quickly and isn't cupping at all. Now I love it.

The 2nd link shows one at 100/90x16, but I just noticed the size page says "Call for availability. That doesn't sound good. The EBAY link below states they have them for $80 dollars, but a $72 dollar shipping charge, and they don't accept returns. What's up with that?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/38520437397...3ABFBM9ueY4qph

[Runningdog]

Back to the original subject of this topic, consider original equipment vs. being able to use the bike. If new, disposable stuff gets put on so that the bike can be ridden safely, keep the warn, original bits to be included in a sale.

[limeex2]

If you want to keep the razor sharp steering keep the same size. Wider will slow down initial turn in unless you have a wider rim. Keep your sizes handy and check often especially in March or April. If there being produced, its a limited number for a year and there gone. Used to be in the business

[Grand Rouge]

Thinking a dead..almost..... topic. OEM sprockets for our GS machines are SUNSTAR. 630 or 530, they have the 'look' OP was talking about. Lots of em available.