Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

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Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

17 Feb 2014 16:01 - 17 Feb 2014 16:02
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Just in the process of ordering new tires for a few of my bikes. Going with Avon Roadriders on my CBX and Michelin Pilot Activ on my Katana and I am hoping to get some Advice from MKII people here...

The bike came stock with pretty piddly tires: 3.25 / 19 FRONT and 4.00 / 18 REAR. There are some Bridgestones on it now and they are old an worn and I'm not crazy about the pattern or overall look.

What sizes and makes have people here had good luck with?

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1978 KZ1000 D1 (Z1R)
1979 KZ1000 A3 (MKII)
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1980 Suzuki GS1100E (Silver)
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Re: Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

17 Feb 2014 16:45
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I'm very pleased with my Pirelli Sport Demons (see pic below). I use 100/90 V-19 up front and 120/90 V-18 in the rear.

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Re: Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

17 Feb 2014 17:27 - 17 Feb 2014 17:29
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I put continental Conti-Go tires on mine. 150 x 70 x 18 on rear. 110 x 90 x 19 on front. Very happy with them.

www.bikebandit.com/conti-go-motorcycle-tire

www.motorcycle-superstore.com/31010/i/co...l-conti-go-rear-tire

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Re: Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

17 Feb 2014 17:37 - 17 Feb 2014 17:39
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Agree with the 100 & 120 sizes. Going wider isn't advised due to the width of the stock wheels.

As for which tires, there are lots of solid choices. Sport Demon's are a great choice if maximum performance is the criteria, Roadriders last a little longer and stick nicely too. I recently took a flier on some Conti Go tires for my 750. No personal experience with them but Continental don't make junk. Found a good price here... www.americanmototire.com/catalog/
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Re: Tires... What would you put on a MKII?

17 Feb 2014 18:53
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+1 on the Sport Demons and Conti Gos. I run Conti' Gos ( 100/19 & 130/17 ) on my 1000st.
Sport Demons on my 750e, 100/19 & 120/18.
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