Bias/ply radial

[morpheus666]

While trying to find tires that will fit my 80/85 GS1100/50 (Frame and Engine 80 GS1100ET, front end and rear wheel 85' 1150)
the on-duty cycle mechanic said I could not use radial tires on the GS, saying that "the suspension is not set up for it."
Is that completely accurate? Why can't our beloved GS's use radial tires?

~M

[tkent02]

The wheels are too skinny for radials, but don't worry radials on bikes are not much better than bias plies, no where near the drastic difference as found in car tires, where radials really are the only way to go.

Avon Road Riders, great tires, very sticky, very good handling.

[rphillips]

My 1150 has had radials for years, with no ill affects. I don't ride agressive anymore, years have taken care of that, but I really can't tell the difference.

[sparki]

Avon Road Riders, great tires, very sticky, very good handling.

seconded..... good tyres, nice n sticky

[bwringer]

The wheels are too skinny for radials, but don't worry radials on bikes are not much better than bias plies, no where near the drastic difference as found in car tires, where radials really are the only way to go.

Avon Road Riders, great tires, very sticky, very good handling.

What he said.