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Front/rear tires for 80XS Special: what's my best buy for longevity?
Regards,
Regards,
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Mike Farrington
Suwanee, GA USA
Current: '80 XS11SG, '97 Vulcan 1500, '73 CB750
Previous: '79 XS11SF, '80 XS11G, '81 XS650 -
Hopefully round ones...............tire thread.........your gonna get a zillion opinions. Overall, don't be cheap. Other than that, pick one..........81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top. -
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dunlop are real good for mileage, just my experience, but you'll pay a nice price.Originally posted by mfarrington View Post79 xs 1100 spec & 80 xs 1100 gComment
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Metzlers are a good choice for longgivity.......a bit pricey, but get what you pay for. I'm runnin' Dunflops right now, but scoot doesn't see a whole lot of LD riding(1000mi+) havin the ST for that.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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Dunlop Elite 3's. I just put them on my 79 special following the advice of Topcat. Great tire.Comment
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On my second set of Pirelli Route 66 skins. No complaints or I wouldn't have gone back for a second helping.Comment
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+1 on the E3 on the rear. I haven't tried one on the front but I've heard they are bad in wet conditions up there. I have a Shinko Tourmaster on the front. The Shinkos bite good but don't wear well on the rear but they do on the front. Less expensive than most others too.Originally posted by tonyg-5386 View PostGreg
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80 SG Ol' Okie;79 engine & carbs w/pods, 45 pilots, 140 mains, Custom Mac 4 into 2 exhaust, ACCT,XS850 final drive,110/90/19 front tire,TKat fork brace, XS750 140 MPH speedometer, Vetter IV fairing, aftermarket hard bags and trunk, LG high back seat, XJ rear shocks.
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+1 on the E3, I have them on mine. So far I have had no issues in any weather conditions with them.
I have heard good stuff about the Metzlers, But I dont have any personal experience with them.Four wheels move your body, two wheels move your soul.
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1980 XS 1100SG
Dyna 3 Ohm Hi Output Coils
Pod Filters
DynoJet Kit
T.C.'s Fuse Block
Slip Streamer Turbo Windshield
Custom Tank and Side Cover Decals
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