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    It's Cyber Monday, tires are on sale, and...

    ... while I'm not to the point of needing to replace the Spitfires on the '81 GS1000G, it's hard to pass up a sale. Plus I need a few items for the Sabre rebuild.

    I've done some reading here, and am looking at the Shinko Tourmaster 230 in 130/90-17, which is the same size as the Spitfire 11R on there now. Bike Bandit has a sitewide 20% off sale going on today, and I just realized the V65 Sabre uses the same size rear tire as the GS (it has a 110/90-18 on the front vs. the GS 100/90-19). The 230 is available and V speed rated for all three sizes I need.

    I ran a Shinko rear tire (think it was a 757 or similar) on my Concours for a couple thousand before I sold it and it worked well. The 230 seems well reviewed here and on BB's site.

    Here's how the deal today is shaping up based on my "cart":
    110/90-18 front:
    Retail: $83.95
    Regular: $57.22
    Discount $11.44
    Net $45.78

    100/90-19 front:
    Retail: $79.95
    Regular: $54.31
    Discount $10.86
    Net $43.45

    Rear:
    Retail: $99.95
    Regular $67.89
    Discount $13.58
    Net $54.31

    I can get 4 of these (1 each front + two rears) shipped for $197. Seems like a really good deal for a V speed rated and well-reviewed tire.

    EDIT
    I forgot to add free shipping over $99, and free Motion Pro tire irons with tire purchases over $99! You have to add them at checkout. Don't need 'em? Sell 'em and reduce your cost even more. LOL GS Resources is Fatwallet for the day.
    Last edited by Guest; 11-28-2011, 03:14 PM. Reason: Wrong size corrected

    #2
    Originally posted by GS1000G Shopper View Post
    ... while I'm not to the point of needing to replace the Spitfires on the '81 GS1000G, it's hard to pass up a sale. Plus I need a few items for the Sabre rebuild.

    I've done some reading here, and am looking at the Shinko Tourmaster 230 in 130/90-17, which is the same size as the Spitfire 11R on there now. Bike Bandit has a sitewide 20% off sale going on today, and I just realized the V65 Sabre uses the same size rear tire as the GS (it has a 110/90-18 on the front vs. the GS 100/90-19). The 230 is available and V speed rated for all three sizes I need.

    I ran a Shinko rear tire (think it was a 757 or similar) on my Concours for a couple thousand before I sold it and it worked well. The 230 seems well reviewed here and on BB's site.

    Here's how the deal today is shaping up based on my "cart":
    110/90-18 front:
    Retail: $83.95
    Regular: $57.22
    Discount $11.44
    Net $45.78

    110/90-19 front:
    Retail: $79.95
    Regular: $54.31
    Discount $10.86
    Net $43.45

    Rear:
    Retail: $99.95
    Regular $67.89
    Discount $13.58
    Net $54.31.

    I can get 4 of these (1 each front + two rears) shipped for $197. Seems like a really good deal for a V speed rated and well-reviewed tire.
    How did you get the 20% off to apply to the Shinko 230's?...NEVER MIND....I see the 20% on checkout process and a free set of motion pro tire irons too. Now I have to get my order over $99!
    Free shipping is for over $99 orders too?
    Did you mean a 100/90-19 for the GS front?
    I have a 110/90-19 Spitfire on the front of my GS1000G but would go back to the 100/90-19 on my next order.
    Last edited by Guest; 11-28-2011, 12:24 PM.

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      #3
      Oops... yes, 100/19. Too many open windows & typing. I'll fix the original.

      The 20% is the discount listed in my figures: $67.89 x .2= 13.58. Put them in your cart and it comes up automatically.

      Yes, I forgot to add free shipping over $99. I priced the 230 rear tire at another site, and it was close to $70.

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        #4
        Michelin Pilot Road 3 Motorcycle Tire
        1
        102.38
        Michelin Pilot Road 3 Motorcycle Tire
        1
        131.26
        Subtotal:
        233.64
        Shipping & Handling:
        8.95
        Tax:
        0.00
        Total:
        233.6

        New tires for my Bandit.

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          #5
          Hi,

          Wow! Two sets of decent tires for less than $200? That's a pretty dang good deal. Thanks for sharing.


          Thank you for your indulgence,

          BassCliff

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            #6
            I had to get one of two different brands just to barely crack the $99 barrier.
            $99.37 with FREE shipping!

            Daniel

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              #7
              I forgot to add free Motion Pro tire irons with tire purchases over $99! You have to add them at checkout. Glad you all were able to take advantage of the deal.

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                #8
                Originally posted by GS1000G Shopper View Post
                I forgot to add free Motion Pro tire irons with tire purchases over $99! You have to add them at checkout. Glad you all were able to take advantage of the deal.
                Thanks for the heads up on this sale.
                I hadn't dealt with BikeBandit in a few years. I never had problems with them but others may have. I ordered a Shinko 712 set of tires for the my next GS1000G tire change(or if I buy another GS off CL!!) for next year for under $80! The existing Bridgestone Spitfires have 5k miles on them but still look like they have another 4-5k left. I have used the Shinko 230's before and liked them but heck, for $80, I'll try the 712's this time based on good reviews. Not sure I need the V rating of the 230's as my GS1000G doesn't get pushed to triple digits too often, and not beyond 110mph anyway....that's what my Bandit is for.
                I also ordered some new gel grips for the GS's tired and worn Scott grips that are ready for the trash and a pair of new leather riding gloves. So all totaled $105 with free shipping and a free set of tire irons...hard to beat that. Christmas presents for me!!!

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                  #9
                  My first tire arrived over-night from Idaho.
                  The second tire arrived the following day. (Yesterday)
                  Perhaps I can get them mounted today.

                  Daniel
                  Last edited by Guest; 12-02-2011, 01:50 AM.

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                    #10
                    Doh... I missed it. Guess I'll catch the Christmas deal!
                    1980 GS1000G - Sold
                    1978 GS1000E - Finished!
                    1980 GS550E - Fixed & given to a friend
                    1983 GS750ES Special - Sold
                    2009 KLR 650 - Sold - gone to TX!
                    1982 GS1100G - Rebuilt and finished. - Sold
                    2009 TE610 - Dual Sporting around dreaming of Dakar..... - FOR SALE!

                    www.parasiticsanalytics.com

                    TWINPOT BRAKE UPGRADE LINKY: http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...e-on-78-Skunk/

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                      #11
                      My tires arrived in Florida today. Glad I was able to help the members here.

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                        #12
                        Nice deal, and good to share.

                        Had 230's on my first S and liked them. Will order more in the future.
                        Ed

                        To measure is to know.

                        Mikuni O-ring Kits For Sale...https://www.thegsresources.com/_foru...ts#post1703182

                        Top Newbie Mistakes thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...d.php?t=171846

                        Carb rebuild tutorial...https://gsarchive.bwringer.com/mtsac...d_Tutorial.pdf

                        KZ750E Rebuild Thread...http://www.thegsresources.com/_forum...0-Resurrection

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by mriddle View Post
                          Michelin Pilot Road 3 Motorcycle Tire


                          1


                          102.38


                          Michelin Pilot Road 3 Motorcycle Tire


                          1


                          131.26


                          Subtotal:


                          233.64


                          Shipping & Handling:


                          8.95


                          Tax:


                          0.00


                          Total:


                          233.6


                          New tires for my Bandit.
                          What Bandit??

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