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Several years back I put new tires on my H2B. The preference from the majority on here were to go with Bridgestone Battleax 45's. I put them on and they felt good and I like them but now are dry rotted and need to be replaced. I see them outta stock on one web site and see them listed on another. I haven't called the local dealer yet. What is the prevailing choice nowadays? These non-radial obsolete rim sizes seem to have fewer choices as the years continue to go by. So what are you guys running these days?

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Mike
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1995 Yamaha Vmax VMX12G
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
1986 Kawasaki KDX200
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Update: Local dealer has Battleax BT45 100/90-19 front & 120/90-18 Rear discontinued. Was almost gonna be $390 for both.

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Mike
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1995 Yamaha Vmax VMX12G
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
1986 Kawasaki KDX200
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I like BT45s a lot. I also like Avon AM26 Roadriders a lot. American Motorcycle Tire has the BT45 pair you posted for about $255 total. If you went with the Avons it's about $215 total.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

The 45's have bee updated to 46's I believe.

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

Thanks for the heads up on American Moto Tire. Two Bridgestone BT45 tires and two tubes coming $261

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Mike
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1995 Yamaha Vmax VMX12G
1974 Kawasaki H2 750
1986 Kawasaki KDX200
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I have been running Shinko's for years now, just my preference. 712 sets H rated, 740/741 V rated and the 230 Tourmaster's. About $90/$120 a set for the smaller tires and all have had excellent grip. It has been a good alternative for multiple bikes. They seem to wear decent too but I ride multiple bikes.

Good, I'm glad you didn't pay the local dealer price!

Interesting, John... I had no idea they had changed. Now for someone to test a set...

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

I'll be putting on a set on my new build. If it ever gets finished.....

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........

I'll look forward to your review... if your new build ever gets finished. I guess they'll be one better though, like the knobs that go up to 11.

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If it surges, that's normal, upshift.

More Kaw bell!

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Twist the throttle, tilt the horizon, and have a great time. What triples are all about...........