| View previous topic :: View next topic |
| Author |
Message |
Ragman
Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 97
|
 Posted: Sun Feb 22, 2009 8:55 pm Post subject: Spitfire |
 |
|
Has anyone tried a Bridgestone Spitfire rear tire?
K1100LT
Thanx,
Ragman
_________________
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
~Thomas Jefferson
1995 K1100LT
1980 Hadley Giggleson FLHC |
|
| Back to top |
|
 |
Ragman
Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 97
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 3:48 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Looks like there's not to much input on the Spitfire.
Might be too wimpy.
Any opinions on Avon Roadriders?
Rag
_________________
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
~Thomas Jefferson
1995 K1100LT
1980 Hadley Giggleson FLHC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
endoman100
Rider in the Sky
Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 338
Location: Hastings Fl.
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 6:29 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ragman wrote: | Looks like there's not to much input on the Spitfire.
Might be too wimpy.
Any opinions on Avon Roadriders?
Rag |
I don't have any good input on tires. but on my RS I bought my first set
of roadsmart tires and love them.But..I have not tried any other to compare with. they seam to work good for me lots of traction in turns wet or dry. only paid 120.00 for the front and 140.00 for the rear.
thats my 2 cents
_________________
In the words of the stones
Time Is On My Side
Yes It Is
1993 K1100RS
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
jpberens1994K1100RS
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 06 Apr 2008
Posts: 784
Location: Hales Corners, WI. / Relocating to central FL.
|
| Posted: Wed Feb 25, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject: tires |
|
|
Michelin, Road Pilot 2's.
You won't like the smarts after they are half worn.
Pricey and worth it. Check around, U can save a little maybe.
Michelin Pilot Road 2 Rear Tire - Motorcycle Superstore
_________________
1993 K1100RS that I'd rather be riding FAST!
2014 Moto Guzzi Norge |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ragman
Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 97
|
| Posted: Sun Mar 01, 2009 4:51 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Actually I was refering to the Avon Roadrider, not the Dunlop Road Smart. It gets pretty crazy figuring out all the hundreds of sizes, brands, and cost, not to mention the radial bias thing. Metzler 889" useally works the best for me, but cost prohibitive.
When I get a bike I try to find a tire that gets long mileage AND reasonable handling that complements that particular machine. It's mostly trade off. I don't need a 3000 mile sport tire nor a hard as a rock long milage tire.
I've only tried a Metzler 88 so far and found out that it is hard as a rock and gets sub par milage. I just mounted the Roadrider and hope it will fill the bill. I'll post the results
Any opinions?
Rag
_________________
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
~Thomas Jefferson
1995 K1100LT
1980 Hadley Giggleson FLHC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
chrisk1100rs
Big Brick Rider
Joined: 31 Dec 2008
Posts: 63
Location: Isle of Man
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:36 am Post subject: Spitfire reare Tyre |
|
|
| Ragman wrote: | Actually I was refering to the Avon Roadrider, not the Dunlop Road Smart. It gets pretty crazy figuring out all the hundreds of sizes, brands, and cost, not to mention the radial bias thing. Metzler 889" useally works the best for me, but cost prohibitive.
When I get a bike I try to find a tire that gets long mileage AND reasonable handling that complements that particular machine. It's mostly trade off. I don't need a 3000 mile sport tire nor a hard as a rock long milage tire.
I've only tried a Metzler 88 so far and found out that it is hard as a rock and gets sub par milage. I just mounted the Roadrider and hope it will fill the bill. I'll post the results
Any opinions?
Rag |
Ragman
I have had K1100rs bikes for Over 16 Years the one I have now has been with me for 13 years and I have never come across the Spitfire rear tyre. However the K1100RS was designed to run on a radial. OE was either Bridgestone or Metzler. I never Liked the Metzlar so went with Bridgestone Started with BT50 and currently running the 020 which are very good. Normally get 9000 miles out the rear as run with ballast (wife ) on pillion. if you run solo expect less. About to change tyres and move on to Battleaxe 021 which I have found to be very good on my K1200S
Regards
ChrisK1100RS
_________________
Stelth |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Sonu
Flying Brick Rider
Joined: 15 Jan 2004
Posts: 400
Location: San Jose, CA
|
| Posted: Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:14 pm Post subject: |
|
|
| Ragman wrote: | Any opinions on Avon Roadriders?
Rag |
Hello Ragman,
I'm running Avon Roadriders on my LT and am quite happy with them so far.
Rear tire AVON Roadrider Bias Ply tires 140/80-17 DATE 9/6/2008, Installed @ 43675mi
Front tire AVON Roadrider Bias Ply tires 110/80-18 DATE 11/14/08 46213 mi
I've used Metz in the past and like these better.
I understand that AVON also has a set of radial tires available for this bike. I'll likely try those as the next set
Sanjiv
_________________
1997 K1100LT "Ziggy" _GarminGPS_Corbin saddle_K Guards _Hyperlights_Fog lights_Eastern Beaver Relays_Cee Bailey_4"speakers_Michelin PR4's_MoS2_Spiegler lines_TPMS_VDO
 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
PHIL1601UK
Big Brick Rider
Joined: 01 May 2007
Posts: 64
Location: Bristol, UK
|
| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:10 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Don't know if they're available on that side of the pond but I'm running an Avon Azaro 140/80 ZR17 rear (don't bother with the Avon front - wobble at slow speed) and Pilot Road 2 110/80 ZR 18 front, fantastic grip wet or dry, softer ride, radials (more rubber on the road), and 4000mls on they still look like new. Got this combo from a more experienced KLT owner who has already run a couple of sets.
_________________
1996 Aspen Silver K1100LTSE - acquired 23/03/07 |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
endoman100
Rider in the Sky
Joined: 26 Jan 2009
Posts: 338
Location: Hastings Fl.
|
| Posted: Tue Mar 03, 2009 6:05 pm Post subject: Re: tires |
|
|
| jpberens1994K1100RS wrote: | Michelin, Road Pilot 2's.
You won't like the smarts after they are half worn.
Pricey and worth it. Check around, U can save a little maybe.
Michelin Pilot Road 2 Rear Tire - Motorcycle Superstore |
jpberens1994K1100RS Is Right
I don't have more than 1500 to 2000 mile on my front tire and the rubber is so soft I looks like It's gonna wear out fast. that's just a guess on miles because my odometer does'nt work yet.
_________________
In the words of the stones
Time Is On My Side
Yes It Is
1993 K1100RS
|
|
| Back to top |
|
|
Ragman
Mad Brick Rider
Joined: 26 Mar 2008
Posts: 97
|
| Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:40 pm Post subject: |
|
|
Thanx for all the useful input.
I'll post an opinion on the Roadrider as the miles pilke up.
The pic of the front RR was not very in encouraging. Time and miles will tell the story...............
Thanx again,
Rag
PS- I know, I know BigO. I haven't posted a pic yet. Soon.
_________________
"When injustice becomes law, resistance becomes duty."
~Thomas Jefferson
1995 K1100LT
1980 Hadley Giggleson FLHC |
|
| Back to top |
|
|
|
FAQ
Search
Memberlist
Usergroups
Register
Profile
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
