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    #1

    Tyres

    Hi folks.
    I know we've been here in the past, but what is the CURRENT thinking on tyre choice for an 850? It's time to replace the ageing Avons on mine - and the choices are seemingly endless (he exaggerated as usual....)
    Dave
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    #2
    Go with dunlop, preferably GT501 or similar. I had Avon Speedmaster? on my GS450 before I changed to Dunlop -> could not belive the difference in handling and "feel".

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      #3
      Unfortunately the tyre choices are not endless these days.

      For more sporting use the Metzler ME33/ME55 combination is good, the equivalent dunlops 501 are also good. For the more Touring tyres others will have to give an opinion. I found the spitfire rear at least to not give more mileage than a sportier tyre, and it did not grip that well in wet or cold conditions (around zero C).

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        #4
        GT501

        The Dunlop GT501's are my all time favorite!
        1980 GS1100E....Number 15!

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          #5
          Anyone have suggestions for a cheap online shop to get me some new Dunlops? I went to www.dtmaonline.com, but the site seems to be under construction. It may just be getting an update- I'll try back later.

          Dennis Kirk seems way overpriced!
          Currently bikeless
          '81 GS 1100EX - "Peace, by superior fire power."
          '06 FZ1000 - "What we are dealing with here, is a COMPLETE lack of respect for the law."

          I ride, therefore I am.... constantly buying new tires.

          "Tell me what kind of an accident you are going to have, and I will tell you which helmet to wear." - Harry Hurt

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            #6
            Try MAWONLIE

            https://www.mawonline.com


            I bought a set of GT501's from them last year, good prices.
            My V&H exhaust...different story.

            What size?
            Send me an email, I have a set of Avon tires I may part with.
            The rear is a 150, I don't think it will fit inside my swingarm
            Keith
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            1980 GS1000S, blue and white
            2015Triumph Trophy SE

            Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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              #7
              Hi
              Thanks for the offer - but shipping to the UK would be a mite expensive. A friend looked at my tyres the other day and reckons they're virtually unworn. Still don't like tyhe way they feel though - feels like you're falling off the edge of the damn things at low speed. Maybe thats how Roadrunners feel though! (I suppose I could just go faster!) Might try a set of Metz - and you're right - the more you look the smaller the choice actually is unless you want 17s!
              Thanks all
              Dave

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                #8
                I'm very happy with my Avon Super Venoms. Haven't tried Dunlops on my Suzuki, but they worked well on my old Honda.

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