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Jim
PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 12:41 pm 
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Tim Steele wrote:
I was a BT45 man for years and loved them. Then I tried Avon AM26 Roadriders and I now have them on all three of my 2 strokes.

Yeah, those are great tires. They grip really well and don't wear out overly fast. I have them on the DT100, as you probably remember. They worked well on my Moto Guzzi too.

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TracksH1F
PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 1:40 pm 
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Jim wrote:
Tim Steele wrote:
I was a BT45 man for years and loved them. Then I tried Avon AM26 Roadriders and I now have them on all three of my 2 strokes.

Yeah, those are great tires. They grip really well and don't wear out overly fast. I have them on the DT100, as you probably remember. They worked well on my Moto Guzzi too.

Will a 120/90-18 fit onto a stock rim, and into a stock rear without rubbing? Or would I be better off with the 110/90-18

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ThatGPzGuy
PostPosted: Fri Feb 12, 2021 3:38 pm 
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Tim Steele wrote:
I was a BT45 man for years and loved them. Then I tried Avon AM26 Roadriders and I now have them on all three of my 2 strokes.


Big fan of the Road Riders myself. They are confidence inspiring...

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TracksH1F
PostPosted: Mon Feb 15, 2021 7:51 pm 
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How do the BT-46's stack up to the Bridgestone S11 Spitfire or the Shinko 712's?
Also Will a 120 fit comfortably in my stock frame or should I go with a 110? How will the handling differ between the two tie sizes?

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I think I know the sizes that I will install.
Front 100/90-19
Rear 110/90-18
Question is Brand and type. I am restoring this bike and I have no idea how much I will drive it. I think maybe a couple hundred KM a year.
I'm looking at the following priced in Canada.
Shinko 712 Series ~$180 set
Bridgestone Spitfire S11 ~$240 set
Bridgestone BT-46 ~$320 set
Bridgestone BT-45 ~$240 set
All CAN$
Any thoughts?

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TracksH1F
PostPosted: Tue Feb 16, 2021 7:56 pm 
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After reading this, I decided to order the Shinko's.
https://www.revzilla.com/common-tread/shinko-712-tire-review

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Ja-Moo
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I really don't recommend ever buying cheap tires, but is some cases where the bike will be ridden lightly, then they should be fine.

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Evans Ward
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Ja-Moo wrote:
I really don't recommend ever buying cheap tires, but is some cases where the bike will be ridden lightly, then they should be fine.



I totally agree Moo. :wave:

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TracksH1F
PostPosted: Thu Feb 18, 2021 1:21 pm 
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Evans Ward wrote:
Ja-Moo wrote:
I really don't recommend ever buying cheap tires, but is some cases where the bike will be ridden lightly, then they should be fine.



I totally agree Moo. :wave:

And I will use the $50 difference to buy 1 new "500" emblem. :lol:

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Evans Ward
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TracksH1F wrote:
Evans Ward wrote:
Ja-Moo wrote:
I really don't recommend ever buying cheap tires, but is some cases where the bike will be ridden lightly, then they should be fine.



I totally agree Moo. :wave:

And I will use the $50 difference to buy 1 new "500" emblem. :lol:


Hey- that’s resourceful! :clap: :thumbup:

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TracksH1F
PostPosted: Sat Feb 20, 2021 9:34 pm 
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Next question.
Now I have the Shinkos, front one is mounted and balanced, what tire pressure should I run in them. I'm thinking tire technology has changed in the last 45 years and maybe 45 year old specs might not apply to new tire construction????

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