need a nostalgic but affordable tire

tooblekain

tooblekain

750cc
The only tire I know that has a nostalgic look with modern technology is the Michelin Pilot Classic...however I think the smallest size they offer may still be too big for what we can run (I have an 07 Bonnie also).
 
M

musicswapshoppe

Rocker
Dont really think many take much notice of the pattern of tread on the tyre. I run Avon road riders for the more responsive feel I get of bike with surface.
 
Easy13

Easy13

Street Tracker
+1 more for Roadriders. You could look at the Metzeler ME880 if you don't like the look of the Avons. Good grip, extremely long-wearing. Jakewilson.com has very good prices.
 
U

USBLUZ

moped
I have an '09 Mag and just ordered a pair of Avon Roadriders. Getting them installed later this week

110-70 R17 Front
130-80 R17 Rear

I have a buddy I ride with who swears by 'em

My stock Metzelers got 9300 miles on them and served me well, but I am not a fan of the tread pattern. Good tires though. I chose the Avons due to the more classic look, and positive feedback from my buddy and others I have spoken with.
 
ivar

ivar

TT Racer
that speedmaster looks pretty old skool:
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DIRK

DIRK

750cc
stay with a modern tire. the old skool look is ok until you try to beat the road in your favourite twisties. so unless you are just a poser stay modern its a lot more fun out in the road!
 
ivar

ivar

TT Racer
for tose that remember the 70's
Dunlop K70
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I'd go for modern tires any day myself though..
 
DandyDoug

DandyDoug

750cc
Survived my days on those old Dunlops and do not miss them a bit.
If you want a vintage tire look you might try Coker Tire in TN. Corky supplies all sorts of odd tires.
 
J

juspassinthru

Scooter
not wanting a bad handling tire just curious as to what everyones running, i lik ethe older look as my 07 Bonnie is the first late model bike I have had in years
 
B

Baltobonneville

750cc
DIRK said:
stay with a modern tire. the old skool look is ok until you try to beat the road in your favourite twisties. so unless you are just a poser stay modern its a lot more fun out in the road!
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I agree. "Vintage tire" to me is like "vintage brakes", not a good place on the bike to be making performance sacrifices for appearance's sake. I doubt that anyone pays much attention to the tread pattern anyway, other than the owner.
 
Stars&Bars

Stars&Bars

Two Stroke
Man I do not miss the old days at all concerning tires. I currently run Metzeler ME880's on both ends as they provide the long wearing performance and excellent grip I desire in a modern motorcycle tire.
I would not hesitate to try the Avons either as I have heard nothing but good things from the folks who run them.
Good Luck with your choices but there might just be a reason the manufacturors aren't making the old patterns much anymore.
 
sportyone

sportyone

Street Tracker
USBLUZ said:
I have an '09 Mag and just ordered a pair of Avon Roadriders. Getting them installed later this week

110-70 R17 Front
130-80 R17 Rear

I have a buddy I ride with who swears by 'em

My stock Metzelers got 9300 miles on them and served me well, but I am not a fan of the tread pattern. Good tires though. I chose the Avons due to the more classic look, and positive feedback from my buddy and others I have spoken with.
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I have noticed, most people who rebuild classic British bikes use Dunlop Gold Seal tyres,
they look really good and very classic too ! :headbang2:
 
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