How about some tire recommendations?

[Anonymous]

I have an '83 1100G with a Windjammer IV. I do more riding in the twisties than I do on the interstates. For the past dozen sets of tires (on several bikes over the years), I've been very happy with Dunlop Sport or Touring Elites on the front and rear. Now that its time to replace the front tire, I'd like to hear from those who have compared Dunlops with another brand. Any and all advice is most appreciated.

[Jeff Tate]

Tire brands are kind of like different brands of gas. Everyone has their personal favorite. If the Dunlops do what you need , stay with'em. Me, I like Metzelers on both my streetbikes.

[kz]

Tire brands are kind of like different brands of gas. Everyone has their personal favorite. If the Dunlops do what you need , stay with'em. Me, I like Metzelers on both my streetbikes.

Agree,

I like Michelin Macadam.

[saaz]

Go with what you like..

I have tried many tires over the years, but they keep on changing! For the front I did run a BT45 battlax, grippy but a bit suspect with a heavy bike (it looked like it came off a racetrack even at normal road speeds!) so not for you..

Presently I run a metzler Me33 - excellent street tyre, great in the wet, very good steering, very confidence inspiring. The Michelin macadam was going to be my other choice.

[Anonymous]

Go with what you like..

I have tried many tires over the years, but they keep on changing! For the front I did run a BT45 battlax, grippy but a bit suspect with a heavy bike (it looked like it came off a racetrack even at normal road speeds!) so not for you..

I run BT45 Battlaxes front and back. The front gets feathered quicker than I would have thought normal. I haven't thought of it being because of the heavy bike.

Kim
GS1000G

[saaz]

The tyre gripped really well, the wear pattern was not that good (not as directionally stable as it got older). A specialist bike tyre place said the BT45 (at least in that size) did not suit the heavier bike, even tho technically the tyre load rating is no different to the ME33. The biggest difference I note, apart from the ME33 looks like it will last a lot longer!) is that the steering and road feel of the ME33 is fantastic! feels like it is on rails....I have found the GS likes a more directional tyre

Feathering can also result from suspension setup, as the tyre does work that the suspension should. I have not (yet!) changed suspension setup between the BT45 and ME33

[Anonymous]

I'll have to keep of copy of this thread for when I come to change the front. It's done less than 10,000ks so far. I put the rear on to match the front as the previous battlax tyre had been superseded.

Kim
Hey Saaz, I was nearly down your way recently. My mother lives in Hughes and I was to visit, but the trip got cancelled when something got in the way. then I nearly made it to the Snowy Ride, staying there Friday night, but work got in the way for the whole weekend. Someday....