CollectorDave Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hello all. New member to the board, long time rider. All my life have been relegated to buying cheap bikes, riding them till they dropped, and move on to next bike. Finally got to a place where I have a bike I want to keep, and have some means to do so. So, here-in lies the question about tires. I've never had to replace a tire on a bike. Now it's time. I've an older Sportster (everyone on the board now is the time to say "BOO") with a 130-90-16 on the rear.Tires were installed by the dealer that hosed me on the bike, and of course I got crap wear outta them.Looking for a recommendation on a good tire that offers good cornering and wet capabilities. That and if it could make me a sammich would be nice as well.Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Newb starts a tire thread... this will be resplendent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YSR_Racer_99 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hey wait, PITTSBURGH???? WTH??(Joking. Welcome!)Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 23, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 Hey wait, PITTSBURGH???? WTH??(Joking. Welcome!)JeffLOL, I'm on here because every rider's forum I've found in PA is LAME! And well a long time friend of mine lives in Columbus and is a member here as well.Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 sorry, I don't know of any really good tires available in 16's.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 23, 2010 Report Share Posted July 23, 2010 I'm not sure how they'd do on a sporty, but I run the Bridgestone Battlax BT45's, in that size on the Ninja 250. I'm not sure they'd be up to par with the weight though, since I'm guessing the sporty has a couple hundred pounds on the Ninja. I know there are quite a few tires available in that size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blake1221 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Duct tape!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) Check out some of the motorcycle tire review websites, like this one:Motorcycle Tire ReviewsBest guess for cruiser...Pirelli MT66 - people like itAvon Venom - people like itDunlop 402/404 - great grip/wet, poor wearMetzler 880 - average grip/wet, average wearand a touring tire that might work wellBridgestone Spitfire S11 - people like it EDIT: THIS IS A BIAS PLY TIREDO NOT MIX BIAS PLY WITH RADIAL (FRONT/REAR)Bridgestone S11 Spitfire Sport Touring Bias-Ply Rear Tires are a bias-ply general purpose replacement tire for large late model cruisers as well as older bikes from the 1970's and 1980's. The Spitfire S11 is for touring oriented riders who also enjoy a sporty ride. With its 4-ply casing, incorporating insert plies, and a refined belt technology it helps keep the tire round and cool even at top speeds. H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph. Available in Blackwall and Raised White Letter.edit: add another website: http://www.tirestest.com/motorcycle_tires/index.html Edited July 30, 2010 by ReconRat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Harley's can corner? Friend of mine on a Softail swears by Dunlops but not sure what model they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 24, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Harley's can corner? LOL Yup Harleys can corner. We just do it very slowly, with alot of exhaust noise and with leather hanging all over the bike! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Harley's can corner?LOL Yup Harleys can corner. We just do it very slowly, with alot of exhaust noise and with leather hanging all over the bike!Yeah son, like a street sweeper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 Hi!! Harleys are awesome. I'm glad you're here. Enjoy your stay. Awesome bike' date=' btw!!![/quote']^^^ CYA Pauly, CYA! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 I want some of what IP's taking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAMBUSA Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I want some of what IP's taking...Gotta start with a ghey man scarf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Gotta start with a ghey man scarfI gotz some OD green scarves... do those count? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I gotz some OD green scarves... do those count?I have the OD green mittens with the trigger fingers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReconRat Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 I have the OD green mittens with the trigger fingers. Yep, gotz those too. More than one type even... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
conn-e-rot Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 here you go http://www.compacc.com/p/Dunlop-D402-Harley-Davidson-Touring-Tires-H-Rated-Tire-Package Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 25, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Just wanted to say thank you for all the recommendations on tires. You guys ROCK! Now armed with information AND a little cash I can get my scooter properly outfitted with nu shoooos. If there's any way I can repay your assistance, please feel free to holler my way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted July 25, 2010 Report Share Posted July 25, 2010 Just wanted to say thank you for all the recommendations on tires. You guys ROCK! Now armed with information AND a little cash I can get my scooter properly outfitted with nu shoooos. If there's any way I can repay your assistance, please feel free to holler my way.I'll send you my paypal info. Send $1000 and we'll call it even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 26, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 I'll send you my paypal info. Send $1000 and we'll call it even.Oh I don't need Paypal, I can send you a nice crisp $1000 bill. That is as long as you don't mind or notice that it's got a picture of Daffy Duck on it. I'm sure someone will break it for ya! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted July 26, 2010 Report Share Posted July 26, 2010 WTF, a Harley rider with a sense of humor and a good attitude, maybe he will stick around for some fun. The mods seem to think the long time members on here are mean to the Harley crowd so I should say "Fuck you loser" first to get that out of the way because I don't want to disappoint them. I can't help you with any tire questions for that bike because I have zero experience with tires for that bike but I could lie to you if you would like, it could be like we have a relationship or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CollectorDave Posted July 29, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 U.P.And a hearty F.You to you too! Thanks for the welcome. And feel free to lie to me, hell everyone else likes to blow smoke up my ass and try to convince me it's cream cheese....LOLGrew up riding Metrics (started on a yama-60), just wanted an American V-twin for so long that I had to get one, so 2 yrs ago picked up my Sporty as a "mechanic's special". However I will defer to all the sport bike riders as they are correct in my current top heavy beast corners like a frigging logging truck. Hell my old CB-350 cornered better if I recall, and it had hard case saddlebags!.Again, thanks for the welcome, and thanks all for the tips. Enjoying my time on the site, and am looking forward to riding West in the near future and perhaps riding with some of y'all. Errr that is if the great Buckeye State allows riders from PA to infiltrate occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R1~Raven Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 I have always been a die hard AVON fan. It has a Harder compound and lasts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpeedTriple44444 Posted July 29, 2010 Report Share Posted July 29, 2010 Welcome to the board.Metzler 880's seem to be a common tire for cruisers and standards when you're looking for decent wear and performance for a good price. My more recent bikes have been sport and adventure tourers and sport bikes, so take ithis with a grain of salt. I really like the continentals I've been using on my V-strom.... not sure what their cruiser tires are like.Congrats on getting the bike you want. Nothing like a Harley. I also have a couple CB350's lurking in my garage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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