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Noblehops
Twinstar
Joined: Dec 18, 2009
Posts: 203
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Sun Dec 19, 2021 2:57 pm |
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Hello gang,
I'm back to lurking here a bit, as I am grafting some F parts onto a mild custom CBX I'm building including the wheels. Good to see the usual denizens here. Sorry for spawning Yet Another Tire Thread, but I did not find anything recent in my searches.
Tire choices are getting pretty slim, in the stock sizes listed for the 1100F wheels:
100/90 V18 Front
130/90 V17 Rear
I have used and really like the Shinko 230 on my CBXs, and they sure are a bargain. Those are available for these wheels too. But what else is out there that you guys are running?
What have you used, what do you like? Super sticky and soft is not so desirable here in AZ, as a data point for your thoughts.
TIA for your wisdom.
Nils |
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petrat
Friend of the Board
Joined: Dec 19, 2005
Posts: 3648
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
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Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:03 pm |
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I haven't run stock size stuff for years but I know some members here have installed the Shinko 712R and love them. |
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Noblehops
Twinstar
Joined: Dec 18, 2009
Posts: 203
Location: Tucson, Arizona, USA
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Sun Dec 19, 2021 6:16 pm |
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petrat wrote: |
I haven't run stock size stuff for years but I know some members here have installed the Shinko 712R and love them. |
I'm gonna give them a try!
Thanks Darren,
N. |
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k3po
Twinstar
Joined: Sep 05, 2011
Posts: 138
Location: near Stuttgart Germany
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Sun Dec 19, 2021 9:55 pm |
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Continental ContiRoadAttack
This is a radial tire. Used them on my 900F. Total different bike since then. |
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melchiro
Silver CB900F
Joined: Aug 10, 2003
Posts: 1518
Location: Mill Creek, WA.
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Sun Dec 19, 2021 10:57 pm |
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k3po wrote: |
Continental ContiRoadAttack
This is a radial tire. Used them on my 900F. Total different bike since then. |
I agree with this as well, Radial Tires.. But with 1100F wheels, you can get, Road Attack3, in 110/80zr18 front & Trail Attack 3, size 140/80R18 rear…
Radial tires are more expensive, but for me, well worth spending the extra dollars for uncompromising performance..
I have radial tires, Continental, Michelin & Shinko, on my three Hondas. A CBX, CB750/1100F & my CB750/1123F Track Bike. |
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1982 Modified CB-750/1100F
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Mon Dec 20, 2021 10:59 am |
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petrat wrote: |
I haven't run stock size stuff for years but I know some members here have installed the Shinko 712R and love them. |
+1 to that. I used to run the Shinko 230 Tourmasters on my 11F, but switched over to the 712R H rated.
They are a great tire at a bargain price.
I'll probably stick with the Shinko 712R as long as I have this bike.
Cheers!
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DrOlds
Silver CB900F
Joined: Feb 23, 2008
Posts: 1234
Location: Watertown NY USA
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Sun Dec 26, 2021 2:43 pm |
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When I bought my 1100F new I ran Metzler tires (what I used on my motocross bikes.) I ran them until the mid-2000"s when I noticed I couldn't get a full season out of the rear tire and I was splitting riding between a couple bikes. I tried a set of Shinko's and they were ok (SteveG uses them and he is an excellent rider.) I since mounted Pirelli Sport Demons and love them. Now that radials are available in the size for my 1100 I will certainly try them since I love the radials on Junior / F2 converted F bike.
Follow-up..... I looked up the "Continental ContiRoadAttack" tires on Bike Bandit and couldn't find the radials for my 1100F?
So thanks for this thread. |
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PanteraMike
MB-5
Joined: Mar 02, 2022
Posts: 24
Location: California
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Fri Mar 04, 2022 6:31 pm |
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I’ve always been a Metzeler guy but for my new-to-me CB1100F I just got a pair of Bridgestone Battleaxe BT46 tires in the original sizes, from Chaparral. Fed Ex just dropped them off two minutes ago. |
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tdm34
Twinstar
Joined: Apr 12, 2006
Posts: 101
Location: Akron OH
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Mon Mar 07, 2022 9:44 pm |
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Just fitted a set of Michelins new "Road Classics" to my '82 750F just waiting to overhaul the brakes and i'll be out, comments to follow.
The range has a good selection of sizes to suit our bikes |
_________________ Slowly learning to ride on the wrong side of the road
'82 CB750F
'87 FJ1200
'05 CBR1000RR
Sadly gone
'04 CB1300F I can't understand why this bike isn't imported into the USA, you don't know what you're missing.
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krgood0
CB1100F
Joined: Jun 18, 2006
Posts: 2511
Location: UK
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Tue Mar 08, 2022 9:36 am |
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tdm34 wrote: |
Just fitted a set of Michelins new "Road Classics" to my '82 750F just waiting to overhaul the brakes and i'll be out, comments to follow.
The range has a good selection of sizes to suit our bikes |
I have been using the previous Michelin pilot activs on my CB1100RC for the last 5 years, i replaced the rear at just over 6000 miles last October as it was squaring off badly, and fitted a Road classic in its place as the Pilot actives are now discontinued, i did a couple of rides with it before the winter and felt very good with the Road classic
Just remember to use increased pressures for the more modern Tyres(notice i spelt Tyre correctly), Michelin recommended to me with the pilot active to run 36psi front and 42psi rear
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BlueThunder
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jun 12, 2006
Posts: 9236
Location: Sarasota, Florida
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Tue Mar 08, 2022 5:07 pm |
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For stock sizes I found Pirelli Demons to be excellent for grip and wet weather riding. |
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JSGrimm
Twinstar
Joined: Jul 26, 2010
Posts: 29
Location: Connecticut
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Mon May 23, 2022 11:42 pm |
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+1 for the Pirelli Sport Demons. But I think I'm going to try the ContiRoadAttack next time. Sport Demons seem to be a bit harder to find right now in our sizes. |
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greenthrees
Twinstar
Joined: Jan 19, 2008
Posts: 60
Location: Gods Own country
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Fri May 27, 2022 2:00 am |
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krgood0 wrote: |
tdm34 wrote: |
Just fitted a set of Michelins new "Road Classics" to my '82 750F just waiting to overhaul the brakes and i'll be out, comments to follow.
The range has a good selection of sizes to suit our bikes |
I have been using the previous Michelin pilot activs on my CB1100RC for the last 5 years, i replaced the rear at just over 6000 miles last October as it was squaring off badly, and fitted a Road classic in its place as the Pilot actives are now discontinued, i did a couple of rides with it before the winter and felt very good with the Road classic
Just remember to use increased pressures for the more modern Tyres(notice i spelt Tyre correctly), Michelin recommended to me with the pilot active to run 36psi front and 42psi rear
Keith |
Good to hear an update on the Road Classics, it's probably at the top of my list for my 82 US CB900F as soon as i've got her re-commissioned.
Avon Roadrider II's or BT46 were my other choices ?
I used to love ME33 & ME99's on my CB900FA in the 80's & 90's, but would love something closer in performance to modern Pilot Road 4's i use on my Triumphs |
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cbxsix
Black CB750F
Joined: Nov 26, 2009
Posts: 795
Location: Ohio
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Fri May 27, 2022 2:27 pm |
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Great information, thanks! |
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greenthrees
Twinstar
Joined: Jan 19, 2008
Posts: 60
Location: Gods Own country
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Wed Jun 22, 2022 3:31 am |
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Michelin Road Classics now fitted to my USA CB900F Supersport. Had to order them from National Tyres in Barnsley, as there's a bit of a tyre shortage over here in UK at the moment.
Prices have generally gone up since I last bought ME 33 & ME99's too 😜
Next, caliper seals & Venhills with ZG 1400 MCyl. Already fitted IKON progressive springs & 10W oil.
So should grip & stop well 😁.
I've a few other events, so it will be couple of weeks before I can report back on tyres etc |
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grump
Red CB1100F
Joined: Jul 13, 2004
Posts: 5621
Location: Grass Valley,California, USA
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Wed Jun 22, 2022 11:33 pm |
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I like them Parellis but find nothing wrong with spitfires either for stock bike and rims |
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tdm34
Twinstar
Joined: Apr 12, 2006
Posts: 101
Location: Akron OH
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Thu Jun 23, 2022 2:49 am |
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I can report that the Michelin Road Classics on my CB750F are brilliant, worth every penny in my opinion. |
_________________ Slowly learning to ride on the wrong side of the road
'82 CB750F
'87 FJ1200
'05 CBR1000RR
Sadly gone
'04 CB1300F I can't understand why this bike isn't imported into the USA, you don't know what you're missing.
'99 CBR900RRX Fireblade
'80 CB900F
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CDN1100F
Friend of the Board
Joined: Oct 19, 2007
Posts: 2259
Location: London, Ontario, Canada
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 12:15 pm |
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tdm34 wrote: |
I can report that the Michelin Road Classics on my CB750F are brilliant, worth every penny in my opinion. |
Where did you order those Michelin tires from? What did you pay?
I had a look at a popular Canadian distributor, those tires would cost me $573. taxes in CDN.
I'll stick with my Shinko 712's, both tires, taxes in for $240.
Cheers!
Chris |
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tdm34
Twinstar
Joined: Apr 12, 2006
Posts: 101
Location: Akron OH
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Tue Jun 28, 2022 9:44 pm |
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CDN1100F wrote: |
tdm34 wrote: |
I can report that the Michelin Road Classics on my CB750F are brilliant, worth every penny in my opinion. |
Where did you order those Michelin tires from? What did you pay?
I had a look at a popular Canadian distributor, those tires would cost me $573. taxes in CDN.
I'll stick with my Shinko 712's, both tires, taxes in for $240.
Cheers!
Chris |
Got them through Cycle Gear in Mayfield Heights Cleveland, they where doing free fitting at the time and I got them for just over $400 fitted
but there was also a $50 cash back through Michelin as well |
_________________ Slowly learning to ride on the wrong side of the road
'82 CB750F
'87 FJ1200
'05 CBR1000RR
Sadly gone
'04 CB1300F I can't understand why this bike isn't imported into the USA, you don't know what you're missing.
'99 CBR900RRX Fireblade
'80 CB900F
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havok
MB-5
Joined: Jul 09, 2015
Posts: 28
Location: ohio
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Mon Jul 11, 2022 1:43 am |
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I believe the Shinko tires are old molds from another good brand. Which is why I try to run them when I can. Great price for a decent tire. 712 series and even the 730 series for cruisers. |
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