| Author | Message | ||
     Silverbuellisback |
I recently have gotten my 98 S3T with some 43,000 miles back on the road after it having it stored for several years and need to replace the very old and worn out current tires. I want to stay with a stock size rear, and I've run a larger 180 rear previously and prefer the handling with the 170 stock size. I'll be replacing a Bridgestone Bt23 front and a Dunlop D209 rear. And I'm looking at the Dunlop Roadsport's. Anyone tried them? I'm not racing, mostly short local trips and the occasional 2-4 hour day ride. Please share your thoughts... Thanks Silverbuell - 98 S3T, 43,000 miles and still smiling | ||
| Ratbuell |
I run Michelin PilotRoad's on all my street bikes (what are they up to now...Road4? Road5?). Dual compound - high mileage hard center, gummy shoulders for grip in the turns, good siping for wet weather. Typically I get 10-14k miles out of a rear, double that from a front. S2, S1W, 1125CR - all happy with the Road's. My Uly, I run "adventure" style Avon TrailRiders - still dual compound but nice and thick and knobby for dirt, gravel, and mud...but also great transitions on pavement. | ||
| Hawgford |
On the budget side,but you'll be impressed by them, are the SHINKO RAVENS.I run the tourmasters on my Harleys and their old classic tires on my 62 XLCH springer bobber and get consistent high mileage and performance.Am an old school everyday rider, rarely drive my truck.All Shinko tires are from a tried and true legendary tire maker,Yokohama,Shinko bought all their molds a decade or so ago.Even direct from shinko the prices are good,but even better with some evilbay sellers.I roll a 2000 cyclone and it will probably be going up for sale or trade here in a while to fund a build with a shovelhead genny I came across.I would like to hear from other guys runnin ravens on this thread too.. | ||
| 89rs1200 |
I have the same experience as Ratbuell with Michelin PilotRoad 4s. Have been getting 12-16K highway miles from them. If I lived in the mountains, sure the mileage would be higher. Running fast through the Sierra Nevada mountains and they never broke loose. Love and trust them. Best prices are on line such as: revzilla, denniskirk, jpcycles, bikebandit. cyclegear has several brick-and-mortar stores with great prices for mounting. On-line prices are easily 25% or more less than retail. | ||
| Upthemaiden |
I bought my bike about 4 years/5k miles ago, and have been using Continental Contimotion tires on it because that's what came on it, and I haven't happened to have both tires wear down at the same time to replace them as a set, so in the interests of keeping them a pair, I just toss on another of the same. I'm not sure what the mileage is on them, but it's certainly nowhere near what other guys here are getting. I do a lot of stop and go and live somewhere with a lot of hills, so in general my gas and tire mileage is a bit lower than when I usually see other people having for the same vehicles. The tires themselves are fine, I never have any issues with traction in turns or on the brakes. I do sometimes get a little squeal out of the rear tire when I leave stop signs even if I'm not pushing it that hard. People probably assume I'm peeling out like a jerk, but it's just the card compound on the center of the rear tire. | ||
| 34nineteen |
I ran a set of Shinko Ravens on my SV650 for regular street usage. Didn't wow me, but didn't disappoint either. I'd buy them again, as the perfomance far outweighed the price. Thumbs up. | ||
| Shoggin |
I run the Michelin PR5's on my long-distance Buell and love them. The extra long mileage and cornering confidence make up for the slight price premium ($25?) and good tires are always cheaper than bodywork or a hospital visit  It really depends on how you ride. If you like using the sidewall, get a tire thats sticky on the side, if you like the freeway, almost anything will be fine. What do I know? I've been told my bike leans harder on it's kickstand than I do  | ||
| 34nineteen |
good tires are always cheaper than bodywork or a hospital visit werd. What do I know? I've been told my bike leans harder on it's kickstand than I do I've heard you've leaned your EBR all way to the frame sliders... and then all the way back to the frame sliders on the other side... in .0012543 seconds. just saying. (Message edited by 34nineteen on September 23, 2020) | ||
| Shoggin |
The ol' low-side high-side SUCKS  | ||
| Silverbuellisback |
I very much appreciate everyone taking a moment to respond to my request for advice on new tires for my 98 Buell S3T. When I was younger I focused on tires that were sportbike focused, and in the past 10 or so years, my riding style has become a bit more conservative. I still like carving a good line, but find myself doing so at a slightly slower speed. I was pleased to be able to order the newer Roadsmart 3's from a local independent motorcycle shop for a little more than what the Roadsmart 2's were going to cost online and look forward to installing them when they come in next week. Thank You All & Ride Safe... Tim in Fairfax, VA |
