Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1

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22 Jun 2006 11:07 #56273 by stocksj
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As part of my fix up on my project GPZ750, I need to replace both tires. What are some good, high mileage tire I could use. This bike will mainly be used for daily commuting and weekend riding. I don't plan on carving any corners at my age. Would something similiar to the OEM be decent?


Front 100/90-19
Rear 120/90-18

Thanks,

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22 Jun 2006 11:15 #56278 by Mcdroid
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Chris:

Cheng Shin Barracuda...can't beat the price and more than appropriate for your riding (similar to mine:) )

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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22 Jun 2006 11:46 #56282 by anarki650
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I just put the Barracudas on my KZ650 and although they're fresh and new I'm impressed so far. The price was unreal and they seem to grip just right on dry or wet. Just my two bits.

09 Kawasaki ER6n
77 kz650b1 cafe rebirth project
"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube, that's why God made fast motorcycles..."
Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Omaha NE

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22 Jun 2006 12:10 #56291 by trippivot
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I have barracudas' too for the money they ride great!!

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22 Jun 2006 15:33 #56343 by Werewolfx
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What they said.

Well, on second thought, they have a weakness: they REALLY don't like gravel.

Post edited by: Werewolfx, at: 2006/06/22 18:35

Chris

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22 Jun 2006 15:36 #56344 by stocksj
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Sounds great! I'll see where I can find them unless someone has a good web site that sells them.

Thanks

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22 Jun 2006 15:48 #56349 by stocksj
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Hey, by the way, I'm looking at dennis kirk and see different types of Barracuda's. Which model should I buy?

Jim

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22 Jun 2006 16:12 #56352 by Werewolfx
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I'll go look and see what's on my 550

Chris

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22 Jun 2006 16:59 #56358 by Werewolfx
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mine are the c915 series

Chris

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22 Jun 2006 21:06 #56414 by wireman
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tires are one of those things that you shouldnt base on how cheap you can get them,trust me ive been down that road!:lol: you need to make sure the tires get traction when you need it this includes braking.continentel makes decent tires for what you are talking about metzeler/pirelli also makes good touring type tires.;)

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23 Jun 2006 04:05 #56464 by stocksj
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I found some nice tires on Dennis kirk and bought the C926 Barracuda for the front and C915 Barracudas for the back. $95 including shipping, no too bad.

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23 Jun 2006 04:21 #56466 by Mcdroid
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Yep, that's where I get mine and DK ships fast also!:)

Michael
Victoria, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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