Tires for GS1100E

[Guest]

Good morning

Looking for new tires on that project. The ones installed on the bike are coded PKE 444...Which would be, week 44 of 1994 !!!

Looking for a comfort ride and good handling. Michelin's maybe? What would be your choice?

[GateKeeper]

Pirelli
Bridgestone
Dunlop
Avon
Metzler

and so on....

check out Pete's Superbike, http://www.petes-superbike.com/index.php

or Canada Motorcycle http://www.canadasmotorcycle.ca/



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[coachmorin]

yes for those companies, but which do you prefer for comfort?

[thewiz]

Avon Road Riders

[coachmorin]

I'll get a quote for those Avon. after searching the forum, they seems to be the most recommended here!

[trevor]

I have been running Avon Roadriders on my 750 (second set) and my 1100. I recently went to the Pirelli Sport Demons on the 1100...like them a lot, even more than the Avons. Doubt they will last as long (got 13000-14000kms out of the last pair) but they handle better and the grip is awesome. I will put them on my 750 when ready. Tire is virtually the same price too.

[bonanzadave]

DO NOT subject road riders to below freezing temps. Im on my 3rd rear in 3 years and every spring it has sidewall cracks. I bet the one I have on there now will be the same as it has gone to -22f. Interesting though the front does not crack .

Sorry, Back to your tire thread.....

[sedelen]

I have Avon Road Riders on both my GS1100E and GS1000E, haven't used anything else, and if I keep my bikes I'll only buy more.
I live in Florida so I'm not concerned cracking do to the cold.

[Vmass]

I ordered an Avon Road Rider 4.00V-18 yesterday from Motorcycle Super Store.

Seems this size is back ordered. Unfortunately, you don't find that out until after the order is placed. If you are in a hurry, you might want to order by phone to be sure it is stocked.

[loud et]

Shinko 230's are low cost but pretty good quality.
Soft and sticky.......good handling but wear out very very fast.
They are on my 1100e now. I am a moderate/ ocassionally aggressive rider.
I will install a second new rear to get the second half of life out of the front tire ,but will likely change brands to a longer wearing set once this set is done.