XS1100SF What tyres and brake pads?

[EvelKeevil]

Curious to know what tyres and brake pads people are choosing for an SF. Are there brands that are generally thought to work well on the bike?

[bikerphil]

As for the Special's front brake pads, be aware there is a left set and a right set.

EBC #'s

Front:
Left side is FA-61
Right side is FA-41

Rear is FA-34

[DiverRay]

I'm using the Michelin Bias tires on my '79. 100/90-19 front( one size over stock) and 130-16 rear. Very happy with the tires so far, as I only have a thousand miles on them.

[cajun31]

I'm using the Michelin Bias tires on my '79. 100/90-19 front( one size over stock) and 130-16 rear. Very happy with the tires so far, as I only have a thousand miles on them.

Ray... am I missing something. I thought the tire sizes you listed were what was stock on specials. Of course you shortened the rear as that tire is 130/90-16. Correct?

[2WheelFun]

I like how the Shinko 777's ride if you're looking to not break the bank. I went cheap on pads and wish I had went with EBC.

[DiverRay]

Yes, the Front is larger than stock, but the rear is the stock size. I've had Shinko tires, and as I have the Special, I can put good tires on it. There IS a difference in wear and handling. Price isn't that bad, and they will last a long time, as I'm probably only going to be putting about 2K per year on them.

[tplank]

I've got Shinko 230 Tour Master tires on my bike, with no complaints.

[cnap504]

I went with Dunlop 404’s front and rear in original sizes. Like them so far