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JackFlash

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It's time to put a tire on the rear of the GS 500.

The tires on it came with the bike.  They have

7700 miles on them.  I'll take any advice you

would like to give.

 

Front: 110/70 R17

Rear:  130/70 R17

 

I would like tires I can ride safely in the rain with,

can carve twisty roads at a quick pace, and will

last me a while.

 

I'll probably get them from Iron Pony and have

them put them on.  I'll also have them check the

brakes and all that.

 

So, what are some tires that would be right for my

bike?  And, should I go ahead and get a front tire

put on while I'm at it?

 

Thanks.

 

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Do both tires, and hard to beat the Pilot road series. Not sure if Pirelli Angels come in your size, but if so give them a serious look as they are just awesome!!!!

Both great choices.

 

I would give the PR 3 or 4 the nod in the wet, Angel GT has a bit better grip in the dry.  You'd likely be really happy with either. 

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Good luck finding a decent selection of sport touring tires in those sizes Jack. Wife was shopping online for decent track tires for a while as her 300 runs almost the same sizes ( 140 rear ). We didn't find much available outside of Pirelli Sport or Corsa, but ideally, you'll want dual compound tires for best results in all 3 catagories you listed. Her stock IRC's haven't been too bad for what they are, she tracked them at Putnam last year and they did well enough for novice, but they are squaring off quick from slabbing to work. They definitely dont last at only 2k miles so far.

If your swingarm can allow enough space to bump the rear to a 140 series, the options definitely broaden.

Also, I'd definitely replace both after that kind of mileage. Will feel like a new bike

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I second this...I also LOVE my fz6.

 

Agree......but some here said that it is not a big of enough step up for him or for a much better bike, which I find to be absolutely ludicrous.

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Well, I checked out all tires that were suggested here.

 

Pirelli Angel ST and GT, plus Diablo Rosso II and Sport Demon. 

Angels do not come in my size.  They only stock a Diablo front

and a Rosso rear.

 

Michelin Pilot Road 4, 3, &2's, same story.  Pilot Street, and Power,

same deal.

 

Here's what they do have, that they suggested to me.

 

Bridgestone Battlax BT-45   Front: $104.99  Rear:  $107.99

Dunlop GT-501G  Front:  $89.99  Rear:  $132.99

Avon / AM26 Roadrider  Front:  $86.99  Rear:  $94.99

 

The Bridgestones are closest to stock.  I'm leaning towards the

Avon. 

 

Feedback from you fine folks?

 

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Well, I checked out all tires that were suggested here.

 

Pirelli Angel ST and GT, plus Diablo Rosso II and Sport Demon. 

Angels do not come in my size.  They only stock a Diablo front

and a Rosso rear.

 

Michelin Pilot Road 4, 3, &2's, same story.  Pilot Street, and Power,

same deal.

 

Here's what they do have, that they suggested to me.

 

Bridgestone Battlax BT-45   Front: $104.99  Rear:  $107.99

Dunlop GT-501G  Front:  $89.99  Rear:  $132.99

Avon / AM26 Roadrider  Front:  $86.99  Rear:  $94.99

 

The Bridgestones are closest to stock.  I'm leaning towards the

Avon. 

 

Feedback from you fine folks?

 

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In that case

 

Trade it in for an FZ6 that already has new tires and brakes on it. You'll thank me after tomorrow's csba ride

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Neither of the Bridgestone or Avon models you list are ones I have experience with. But I do have experience with other models from both of them. Bridgestone blows dead goats and Avon rocks and the Bridgestone opinion is of multiple models.

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If your swingarm can allow enough space to bump

the rear to a 140 series, the options definitely broaden.

 

With a Katana rim and a GSXR 600 brake torque arm

a 160 can fit.  But, I don't want to go that route since

it's a learner bike, and I don't want to sacrifice handling

with a wider tire.  Not that I would have the skills to

notice.  It's not a sport bike but I want to ride it like one

to the best of my ability when I'm on the fun roads.

 

Unless someone knows something more than what's

been posted so far, I think the Avon will be my choice.

I'll ride to work and have the Pony put them on tomorrow.

 

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  • 3 weeks later...

I gave those Avon's a workout today.  Road the bike

like it's tail was on fire, with the NEO fast boys, down

in SE Ohio.  It was nice having confidence in quality

tire and not feeling like I needed to restrain myself.

It's the hardest I have ridden and the tires stuck like

glue.  I had my toe under the shifter, in a corner and

felt the road while I was leaned over.  I thought that

was cool.

 

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I'm a huge fan of those Avon Roadriders. I've ran them on a XS650, CB750C and a dirt bike I put on the street. They stick very well, even in the rain. One of the best tires for the money if you have a smaller bore bike or vintage machine. Glad you like them.

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