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I had the BT 45's on the Kat which is also 16's. Good wearing tire and I've no complaints but I prefer the Sport Demons. They suck for wear though..........
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Old age and treachery will beat youth and skill every time1983 GS 750
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Yeah the 110 Macadam front felt more nimble for sure after a 120 BT-45 front .
Now I have a 110 Sport Demon front and I'm not sure if I like it either.
The profile is rounder than I'm used to, feeling a little numb.
A 140/80/17 works great on the rear with a 3.5" rim, a bit pinched on a 3".
Continental makes a TKV-11 sport tire in 110/90/16, I'd be tempted to try next time on the front for $85-95.
A Continental rear Super Twin? tire saved me back in the day going up to Windy Ridge from the Cougar side.
I got into an uphill corner way too hot and it kept on gripping, thought for sure I was going down.GS\'s since 1982: 55OMZ, 550ES, 750ET, (2) 1100ET\'s, 1100S, 1150ES. Current ride is an 83 Katana. Wifes bike is an 84 GS 1150ESComment
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I'm really happy with the Battlax T30evo on my GSX-S. It grips well with good feedback, and looks brand new after 1000 miles with plenty of canyon carving and high speed riding. There are a lot of sizes available - if they make them for my older Suzuki I'll definitely buy them.Comment
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Well, after listening to all of you, and spending time sitting in a dark corner whimpering, I finally decided to order a set of BT45's in stock size. They arrive tomorrow and I am having them mounted next Tuesday. 213 bucks including shipping from American Motorcycle Tire Co. I hope they do what I need them to do, we shall see. I will post first ride impressions sometime next week after the first few days of no rain and letting the roads dry a bit. Thanks for all the advice and experiences, they were all very helpful in helping make my decision.1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)
How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?
Can I double park in a parallel universe?Comment
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LOL. The pain of buying motorcycle tires never seems to end.Originally posted by oregonjake View Post
Man, I wished the damn things lasted a lot longer. Between three bikes and a lot of riding, I'm generally in for at least five or six sets a year.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
Eat more venison.
Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.
Celeriter equita, converteque saepe.
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Yes, but the joy of riding on new tires, there's nothing better👍Originally posted by bwringer View PostMy Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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Finally got a set in stock size of Bridgestone BT45's and had them mounted today. It is going to rain for the next few days so I thik the weekend i'll be able to break them in. Thanks to all who contributed with advice and comments, without you guys the decision would have been much more difficult than it was. Kudos. A report on the first ride shortly.1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)
How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?
Can I double park in a parallel universe?Comment
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Not with your clothes on, anyway...Originally posted by storm 64 View Post
1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
2005 KLR685, Aztec Pink - Turd II.3, the ReReReTurdening
2015 Yamaha FJ-09, Magma Red Power Corrupts...
Eat more venison.
Please provide details. The GSR Hive Mind is nearly omniscient, but not yet clairvoyant.
Celeriter equita, converteque saepe.
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Hey Barry!
Post pics of the tires along with your assessment.
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Well, sure if you prefer riding with new tires naked! But I like riding with new tires MoTGATT. ☺Originally posted by bwringer View PostNot with your clothes on, anyway...
(most of)My Motorcycles:
22 Kawasaki Z900 RS (Candy Tone Blue)
22 BMW K1600GT (Probably been to a town near you)
82 1100e Drag Bike (needs race engine)
81 1100e Street Bike (with race engine)
79 1000e (all original)
82 850g (all original)
80 KZ 650F (needs restored)Comment
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I will Ed, just as soon as the rain lets up, probably sometime in the next few days.Originally posted by GSXR7ED View Post1984 GS1150ES (finally arrived, more to come...)
1989 Dodge Dakota (the perfect Oregon work truck)
1980 Sears "Free Spirit" bicycle (original patina and everything!)
1978 "The Executive" RV (vintage like its owner)
How can I be in two places at once when i'm not anywhere at all?
Can I double park in a parallel universe?Comment
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Did the rain ever let up enough for a test ride on the Bridgestones?
I'd like to hear your opinion on them. I just ordered a set of S11 Spitfires to try on the '82 to see how they doAlan
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Weaned on a '74 450 Honda
Graduated to an '82 GS850GL
Now riding an '83 GS1100GL
Added an '82 GS1100GLComment
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