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    How many more miles would you say these tires have

    So I’ve always been one to change tires before they even hit the tread mark so I don’t ACTUALLY know how far they fan go but I played myself buying Christmas gifts this year so I have to wait until I have another $300 for another 190/55ZR17 road 6. I know thats a run on sentence btw. Anybody who...
  2. J

    Tire question about year of manufacture vs installation date new...

    A tire shop was trying to say my tires need changing because the year stamp on one was 2012 and the other was 2013 but I got them installed in 2015. I would think tires get manufactured and stored then the slow boat to the USA, sitting in a warehouse, then purchased by tire places could be a...
  3. T

    Urgent: Need to buy a rear tire in Saskatoon for the Fz1 gen 2

    Does anyone know of a motorcycle store that sells and mounts the rear 190/50/17 tire for the Fz1? Or alternatively selling their new or somewhat used tire? I am on a cross country ride and need the tire replaced before heading on. I think I maybe able to make it to Regina if there is a...
  4. T

    Gen 2 - Can I put on a 180/55/17 instead of 190/50/17

    Can I put on a 180/55/17 instead of the stock 190/50/17 tire size on the 2009 FZ1? I am sure someone will be curious as to why I would want to do that. The reason is I am thinking of riding the Denali Highway in Alaska later this year, and want to put on Continental TK70/TK80 tires for the...
  5. Dustin

    Avon Spirit ST - new for 2017

    Reviews are starting to come out for Avon's new sport touring tire, the Spirit ST. I've not had a positive experience with Avon tires in the past but it's always nice to see the ST category get even more competition. MCN's thoughts...
  6. Bogie

    Dunlop Sportmax Q3 Recall

    Posting this just in case anyone is running this tire. NHTSA Recall ID Number : 17T011 Synopsis : Sumitomo Rubber USA, LLC (Sumitomo) is recalling certain models of Dunlop Sportmax Q3+ motorcycle tires, size 120/70ZR17 58W. The affected tires may have porosity (air pockets) in the shoulder...
  7. Dustin

    Dunlop Q3+

    Dunlop has finally updated the Q3! From their website: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BADl6fVjgZI&ab_channel=RidersDomain https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sIg66OdDyjg&ab_channel=RideDunlop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNgy8SJzLjA&ab_channel=CycleNews...
  8. B

    2009 Yamaha FZ1 - Cobalt Blue

    2009 Yamaha FZ1 $6500 13,711 miles Lexington, KY I purchased this bike in 2012 with just over 1500 miles and was in like new condition. It has since been converted from a naked sport to a light Sport tourer. It has carried me from Toronto, ON to Charleston, SC and the last 5 of the...
  9. Bogie

    Michelin 'New Generation' Power RS

    Michelin bringing out new Power RS tire. Michelin 'New Generation' Power RS | MCN
  10. Lazy Libran

    REVIEW: Pirelli Diablo Rosso III

    Hi All, After some deliberation, decided to go ahead with the Rosso III's on Friday (AND also decided to get the 190/55 Rear instead). The ride home was just about 15 mins but I could immediately feel the difference between the squared off PR4's and the new R3's. OK, maybe it was the...
  11. Dustin

    Bridgestone BT-023

    Bridgestone has opted to re-release this tire and run it parallel to the T30 EVO as a longer life, more touring-oriented alternative. I just purchased a set for my VFR to take advantage of a $50 VISA rebate card, bringing a pair down to $230 CAD (~$175 USD) which is a great value for a tire...
  12. A

    Pirelli Angel GT in 190/55 - will they fit

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  13. H

    ISO Tires for 1st Gen.

    Looking for both a front and rear tire for 01 Fz.
  14. Dustin

    MCN 2016 Sport Touring Tire Test

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzcgeHLZMvw Testing results 6th place: Michelin PR4 5th place: Conti Road Attack 2 EVO 4th place: Dunlop Roadsmart III 3rd place: Bridgestone T30 EVO 2nd place: Metzeler Roadtec Z8 1st place: Metzeler Roadtec 01 MCN straight up says the test was hosted by...
  15. Dustin

    Metzeler Roadtec 01

    New ST tire out from Metzeler! This one replaces the aging Interact Z8. Metzeler Roadtec 01 - First Look
  16. S

    Looking for advice from people who have ridden a patched tire

    2100 miles on this rear tire and today I got a puncher from highway riding. Is this tire a write off or something that can be patched off? Also, are patched tires considered safe? Or are they likely to blow and/or repunture. Looking for advice from people who have had a punchered tire...
  17. Clyde

    Happy Holidays!

    My Pilot Road 4 started showing the wear bars at the end of October, I had a new tire sitting at the shop waiting to be installed, and I'd never done a dry-pavement burnout. I figured this was a fitting way to ring in the holiday season and give myself an excuse to have that new tire installed...
  18. S

    Front fender (custom paint) side pieces and tire

    Front fender and side pieces. House of kolor paint. In the shadow it's very dark, almost black. In the sun, it is a plum'ish color with pearl in it. Looks great----$90 Dunlop Sportmax front tire. Right at about 1,000 miles----$40 Stock exhaust (header & muffler)----$80 Prefer pick-up (live...
  19. D

    Tire mix, front/rear

    My 2003 FZ1 has a new PilotRoad 2 at the front and an old (about 80% done) Bridgestone Battlax BT020 with a flat spot (Florida roads chicken strips) at the rear. When I replace the rear tire, I intend to put a Michelin (I am partial to the brand) but I am confused about the different types...
  20. Erci

    Michelin Pilot Power 2CT - Rear

    Michelin Pilot Power 2CT. 190/50/17. Tire was used for one straight-up highway ride to get me home (wore out the other tire and I was a long way from home). Tire has 220 miles on it. It's just about new. I prefer sport touring tires for street, so this one needs to go. Reply here or send me...
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