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    Go to inexpensive tires for spoke rims

    I have a '77GS 750 restoring for sale (I have a '79 GS1000 and '78 CB750F for old sport bikes) and need tires for the wire spoke rims. I like tire shopping but sometimes it's tireing. recommendations much appreciated
    1979 gs1000e (everyday) 1977 gs750 for sale
    1983 yam xj550 maxim streetbob sold
    1995 gsx750F everyday fighterjet 1990 gsx1100F for sale
    2000kaw zx600
    2003 BMW K1200GT sport tour
    2000Buel Cyclone M2 motorwork
    1984 Yam venture xvz1200 -long ride/cold ride ride gf ride..
    1978 Honda cb750F3 supersport top end (still)
    1976 Harley FL 3/8" S&S stroker - motor out way too long
    1980 Harley fxs80 - wacked good on this one
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    Shinko 712

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      #3
      I just got a set of 712's from Amazon for a Little under $130. Free shipping also.
      78GS 750E

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        #4
        Either the Shinko 712 or, for a few bucks more, the Shinko 230 Tour Master.

        Even though they are among the least-expensive tires that fit our bikes, they are really quite decent. Until recently, we had four GSes here, they were all wearing 230s. I have another 230 to put on the back of my bike rather soon, because the one that's on there now will not last until we leave on our little ride later this summer.

        Just be sure to get tubes, too.

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          #5
          I run IRC on mine.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            Probably the only choice that is less expensive than the Shinkos.

            Do you keep them long enough to evaluate longevity?

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            mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
            hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
            #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
            #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
            Family Portrait
            Siblings and Spouses
            Mom's first ride
            Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
            (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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              #7
              I run Dunlop K70's on mine. They look cool and have performed well for me so far. I'm on my second set.
              1980/1981 GS450 - GS500 Cylinder + Piston Swap - "De-L'ed", custom seat, CB350 bits, 18" rear, etc.
              1977 GS550
              1977 GS750 - Cross country trip thread

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                #8
                Yep, Shinko 712 or 230. Cheap and good. They work in all conditions. The only tradeoff is that they don't last as long as some more expensive tires.


                Those archaic Dunlops are much more expensive and only available in a few sizes.


                The other cheapie brand that pops up sometimes is Kenda, usually the Challenger -- I would definitely avoid these. Not great when dry, disastrous in the rain.
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                  #9
                  The only bike I ever had a matching set of tires on was my brand new off the showroom floor Lowrider. The Kenda K761's are due to arrive tomorrow and I probably would have gone with different set but the sizes are really odd on this bike and my brain kept telling me to get a matching set. Hopefully I'll be able to get out on them Thursday or Friday and give a report, for a shade under $100 a pair it seemed like a no-brainer.
                  1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                  1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                  LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by LAB3 View Post
                    The Kenda K761's are due to arrive tomorrow ...
                    What bike are these going on? had to look up the 761, as I am not familar with that model. Seems to be a dual-sport tire.

                    Hope they work better than the 657 Challengers. Actually, just about ANYTHING will work better than the Challengers, so let's say that I hope they work a LOT better than the Challengers. I won't even push a bike with Challengers across the garage floor, let alone ride anywhere on them.

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                    mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                    hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                    #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                    #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                    Family Portrait
                    Siblings and Spouses
                    Mom's first ride
                    Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                    (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                      #11
                      Shinko over Kenda every time.
                      Current Rides: 82 GS1100E, 00 Triumph 955 Speed Triple:twistedevil:, 03 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 01 Honda GL1800, '15 Kawasaki 1000 Versys
                      Past Rides: 72 Honda SL-125, Kawasaki KE-175, 77 GS750 with total yosh stage 1 kit, 79 GS1000s, 80 GS1000S, 82 GS750e,82 GS1000S, 84 VF500f, 86 FZR600, 95 Triumph Sprint 900,96 Triumph Sprint, 97 Triumph Sprint, 01 Kawasaki ZRX1200, 07 Triumph Tiger 1050, 01 Yam YFZ250F
                      Work in progress: 78 GS1000, unknown year GS1100ES

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                        #12
                        Originally posted by Steve View Post
                        What bike are these going on? had to look up the 761, as I am not familar with that model. Seems to be a dual-sport tire.

                        Hope they work better than the 657 Challengers. Actually, just about ANYTHING will work better than the Challengers, so let's say that I hope they work a LOT better than the Challengers. I won't even push a bike with Challengers across the garage floor, let alone ride anywhere on them.

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                        They're going on the gs450. The main reason I went with a bike this small in the first place is to be able to get off the pavement a good ways to camp out. The bigger bikes are nice for going down the road no doubt but are cumbersome at best on two tracks or any kind of loose stuff.
                        1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                        1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                        LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                        I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                          #13
                          Thanks, was just wondering what GS might be going off-road. The 450 should do OK on some hard-pack, but it's definitely too heavy for any serious stuff.

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                          mine: 2000 Honda GoldWing GL1500SE and 1980 GS850G'K' "Junior"
                          hers: 1982 GS850GL - "Angel" and 1969 Suzuki T250 Scrambler
                          #1 son: 1986 Yamaha Venture Royale 1300 and 1982 GS650GL "Rat Bagger"
                          #2 son: 1980 GS1000G
                          Family Portrait
                          Siblings and Spouses
                          Mom's first ride
                          Want a copy of my valve adjust spreadsheet for your 2-valve per cylinder engine? Send me an e-mail request (not a PM)
                          (Click on my username in the upper-left corner for e-mail info.)

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by Steve View Post
                            Thanks, was just wondering what GS might be going off-road. The 450 should do OK on some hard-pack, but it's definitely too heavy for any serious stuff.

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                            It's lighter than anything else I've ridden the last 35 years, that's for sure! At 400lbs I can lift it one end at a time and with a big honkin' roll bar should do what I need. If not, I should have no problem breaking even should I decide to sell it, I'm quite tall and will have to see how the riding position works out for me for longer runs. Am considering hitting the length of US 2 across the northern tier. Without a schedule to follow I don't care if it takes a few weeks and if I find a cool spot along the way, I can stick around awhile.
                            1980 Yamaha XS1100G (Current bike)
                            1982 GS450txz (former bike)
                            LONG list of previous bikes not listed here.

                            I identify as a man but according to the label on a box of Stauffers Baked Lasagne I'm actually a family of four

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                              #15
                              you'll have to be careful where the roads get rough. The backends of mufflers can hit in deep holes and a rollbar will catch hummocks in ruts. Any rollbar I've had bends back too, including the three point ones (mine snapped at welds at the aft lug) though they do save the engine even so.I guess I'm thinking I'd take it off if the roads are soft and muddy but useful if I were expecting to dump in rocks or hard pan at higher elevations

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