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Wigomas · Joined: 09 Jul 2010 Posts: 20 Location: Dorset, England

On the subject of tyres, has anybody tried Michelin Pilot Activs on an LT?
Apparently, this is the replacement for Macadam 50's which were great on British roads and, I'm told are being phased out.
I've had a pair of Pilot Activs on now for 300 miles and find them very twitchy in the damp and wet where the Mac 50's outstanding.

Any comments?
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K1100LTIC

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 5:18 pm Post subject:

Jim · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 7:17 pm Post subject:

I didn't look for the particular size to fit your bike - I've got to get some work out. Try Dennis Kirk http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Main&category=4&np=&brandId=482
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1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

whyoldbill · Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:03 pm Post subject:

kstones · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 6:06 am Post subject: Road pilots

Are these tyres OK for the LT which needs the reinforced walls, with the B in specification?
Tony.

merlin geikie · Posted: Sat Jan 29, 2011 9:35 am Post subject:

Ted knows what counts Smile

Bob T · Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2011 9:16 am Post subject:

voodooskin · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:44 pm Post subject:

My BMW parts guy returned my call about fitting these on a K1100LT and said the front PR3 would not be available until mid-March. Also said going to the 150/70zr-17 size on the rear, well, this tire has a lower load rating than the macadam 50 I currently use. Something like a 250lb load difference.

My question for y'all: I ride 2-up with the SO 20% of the time, let's say between the two of us we're 340lbs (for you in the UK: approx 25 stone): think the load difference would matter?

Curious what y'all think.

Cheers!
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1997 K1100LT
49,000 miles

Flying Duck · Posted: Wed Feb 09, 2011 10:59 pm Post subject:

JO and Micki ride 2-up on their RS (about 1,200 pounds) on PR2s. He's tried other tires and the PR2 is his tire of choice. Based on that I'd say you're probably OK.

Disclaimer: He's on an RS so the tire's a bit different.

Other disclaimer: If you die it's not my fault.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
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StevieSea · Joined: 21 Apr 2010 Posts: 1 Location: Ireland

UK and Ireland riders, Crossan in Newry have them:

http://www.thevisorshop.com
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K1100LT 1996
R80RT mono 1990

Bob T · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 9:11 am Post subject:

Ordered and received a front 120/70 17 from Dennis Kirk...good price, fast shipping...

This is a nice looking tire...cannot wait to mount it and try it.

Still looking for a US source for the RS rear. Confused

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Bob T.
'96 K1100RS
'95 K1100RS - Totaled
'01 Triumph TT600
'83 Suzuki GS1100E

Jim · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:07 pm Post subject: RS rear tire

Dennis Kirk has 4 of them in stock.

http://www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/cmn/prodlist.jsp?store=Main&category=40402&np=&brandId=482
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Bob T · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 12:45 pm Post subject: Re: RS rear tire

Jim · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:05 pm Post subject:

Sorry Bob - my bad - I forgot it was 18". Try calling Michelin - they should be able to give you some info. If the tire is available in that size, they can probably tell you who has it.
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Jim
1997 K1100LTSE 94,000 - still has gremlins!
1995 R100RT Classic 16,650 crashed - repaired!
1992 K75RTP 46,000

"We shall not all die, but we shall all be changed."

Flying Duck · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:21 pm Post subject:

FYI: Motorcycle Superstore has an "Email when available" feature.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Bob T · Posted: Thu Feb 10, 2011 1:30 pm Post subject:

Flying Duck · Posted: Fri Feb 25, 2011 12:36 pm Post subject:

According to their site Knee Draggers now has the PR3 LT front (110/80-18 ) in stock.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/product/668170/Michelin-Pilot-ROAD-3-SportRoad-Front-Tire

Michelin's motorcycle page doesn't show the PR3s yet.
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93 LT (x2)
94 RS
86-97 K75F(K75/100/1100 Frankenbrick)
86 K75C w/paralever, hi perf cams,TURBO!
91 & 92 K75Ss
91 K1
86 custom K100
14 WR250R
IBA #17739 (SS1K, BBG, 50CC)
Buy parts HERE

Bob T · Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:51 pm Post subject:

Dennis Kirk is now showing the 160/60 18 PR3 as "Expected soon"

Hopefully soon is before spring.... Very Happy

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Bob T.
'96 K1100RS
'95 K1100RS - Totaled
'01 Triumph TT600
'83 Suzuki GS1100E

Mystic Red · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 1:38 pm Post subject:

http://www.compacc.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-3

First site I looked at I found sizes for the LT with RS rear wheel.

These guys have them also.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/catalog/Michelin/Tires

And these guys.

http://www.bikebandit.com/michelin-pilot-road-3-motorcycle-tire
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Scott Hespelt, '94 K11LT
K11 OG #466

Bob T · Posted: Sun Mar 06, 2011 2:12 pm Post subject:

The RS wheel, (which is what I need), is 160/60 18...none of these guys have them yet....