Author Topic: Time to Buy Tires (Read 4679 times)

Imago · « **on:** May 16, 2015, 07:28:27 PM »

What's the best vintage look tire out there for my 1976 CB750K build?

I have Metzler Lazertecs on my 1978 CB750F and love them, and they come in the original sizes, 3.25X19 front and 4.00X18 rear.

But they look too modern for the '76.

Thoughts on a decent original looking set in those values? I looked at Duros... cheap but any good?

jeremyillingworth · « **Reply #1 on:** May 16, 2015, 07:47:47 PM »

My bike came with a new Dunlop on the front. I can't remember the model off the top of my head by I can remember that it's only rated for 93 mph. It's a nice looking vintage tread tire. Last year I needed a new rear and went with the Dunlop TT100 and am very happy with it.

mrfish2 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 16, 2015, 07:52:32 PM »

I absolutely love the look of my Dunlop K70's on my bike. They have an almost blocky tread pattern that looks cool and performs excellent.

becken · « **Reply #3 on:** May 17, 2015, 05:31:46 AM »

Continental RB2/K112

Wobbly · « **Reply #4 on:** May 17, 2015, 05:57:44 AM »

Quote from: becken on May 17, 2015, 05:31:46 AM

Continental RB2/K112

The so-called Conti Twins were my favorite for decades. But I believe that they are now manufactured in China, not in Germany anymore, and heard that quality suffered greatly. Anyhow, they come in very limited sizes these days--unlike back in the 70s. I am using Bridgestone BT45 now.

https://www.conti-online.com/www/motorcycle_de_en/themes/motorcycletires/conti_classic_en/rb2k112_en.html

ekpent · « **Reply #5 on:** May 17, 2015, 07:09:10 AM »

I have run Duro and found the rear to wear out quite quickly on my 750. When I bought some at the time a front and rear were around $75.00 for the pair so at least a reasonable price first pair of new shoes for some bikes that had not been rode in years.

Imago · « **Reply #6 on:** May 17, 2015, 12:19:23 PM »

How about the Avon Speedmaster? Correct sizes and period appearance. Anyone use these?

Johnie · « **Reply #7 on:** May 17, 2015, 01:34:49 PM »

Run Conti's on all my bikes.

koendd · « **Reply #8 on:** May 17, 2015, 02:20:36 PM »

Quote from: Imago on May 17, 2015, 12:19:23 PM

How about the Avon Speedmaster? Correct sizes and period appearance. Anyone use these?

just got a set in the mail on friday!

will put them on my F2.

speedmaster MKII 3.50x19 front and safety mileage 4.00x18 for the back.

hsas.69 · « **Reply #9 on:** May 17, 2015, 04:42:11 PM »

Im very happy with the avon am26s im running. Been great wet or dry and handle twistys well.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #10 on:** May 17, 2015, 05:56:31 PM »

I am running a flintsone on mine. Can't get more vintage than that.

Stev-o · « **Reply #11 on:** May 17, 2015, 06:42:27 PM »

Quote from: Johnie on May 17, 2015, 01:34:49 PM

Run Conti's on all my bikes.

I'd like to get a set of these. Could you please check the sidewall for Country of manufacture?
(Hoping Wobbly is incorrect, I avoid chinese parts). Thx.

seanbarney41 · « **Reply #12 on:** May 17, 2015, 06:53:54 PM »

Quote from: koendd on May 17, 2015, 02:20:36 PM

Quote from: Imago on May 17, 2015, 12:19:23 PM
How about the Avon Speedmaster? Correct sizes and period appearance. Anyone use these?

just got a set in the mail on friday!

will put them on my F2.

speedmaster MKII 3.50x19 front and safety mileage 4.00x18 for the back.

pretty good tire despite the neanderthal tread pattern, but if you ride on grooved pavement , they can be downright terrifying

70CB750 · « **Reply #13 on:** May 18, 2015, 03:29:16 AM »

I put Shinkos 712 on my K0 last summer and can't say anyhing bad about them.

Had them through tail of dragon loaded for camping,too - gear and myself is about 300 pounds

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #14 on:** May 18, 2015, 08:31:34 AM »

Stev-o,

In answer to your question regarding country of origin of the Conti twins tires.
I just checked mine. They were purchased last July (7/17/2014) from Motorcycle Superstore.
They are stamped "Made in Korea" on both tires.

Hope this helps,

Charlie

Stev-o · « **Reply #15 on:** May 18, 2015, 03:50:38 PM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on May 18, 2015, 08:31:34 AM

Stev-o,

In answer to your question regarding country of origin of the Conti twins tires.
I just checked mine. They were purchased last July (7/17/2014) from Motorcycle Superstore.
They are stamped "Made in Korea" on both tires.

Hope this helps,

Charlie

Hey Charlie....thanks for the info although it is a little disappointing. Was hoping they were still made in Germany.

Muckinfuss · « **Reply #16 on:** May 18, 2015, 04:16:16 PM »

Quote from: chewbacca5000 on May 17, 2015, 05:56:31 PM

I am running a flintsone on mine. Can't get more vintage than that.

Too funny! My wife and I have been laughing for the past ten minutes. Thanks for the grins.

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #17 on:** May 18, 2015, 04:38:22 PM »

Quote from: Muckinfuss on May 18, 2015, 04:16:16 PM

Quote from: chewbacca5000 on May 17, 2015, 05:56:31 PM
I am running a flintsone on mine. Can't get more vintage than that.

Too funny! My wife and I have been laughing for the past ten minutes. Thanks for the grins.

No problem, I laughed pretty hard myself.

oldhatt45 · « **Reply #18 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:06:27 PM »

Stev-o

When I looked at mine, I was a little disappointed myself.

After I get my old gal up and running we'll see how they perform.
Don't know what I'll do if they don't perform the way I remember.
Maybe Metzler? Or the BT45's? Just don't know.

Chewey,

That was funny. Almost spit my popcorn!

And then I started wondering how to mount up the Disc for the Brake. LOL

Charlie

Restoration Fan · « **Reply #19 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:15:30 PM »

Quote from: oldhatt45 on May 18, 2015, 05:06:27 PM

That was funny. Almost spit my popcorn!
And then I started wondering how to mount up the Disc for the Brake.

Pretty sure that type of wheel needs drum brakes!

chewbacca5000 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 18, 2015, 05:40:31 PM »

I can't tell if drum or disk, but here is the original design. Bet 754 with his eagle eyes can say for sure.

toolguy · « **Reply #21 on:** May 18, 2015, 06:40:45 PM »

Bike Bandit has Dunlop K70 on sale for 70 bucks each. reg price $115
put a set on my bike perfect vintage tire at a reasonable price
Here is the link. .
http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/dunlop-k70-vintage-motorcycle-tire?b=44569&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=merchantfeed&utm_campaign=pla&kpid=44569&gclid=CjwKEAjwm-aqBRD39YPqhbzthzYSJACFj-At06KRbw8asqFQBKGBkJvsLtO8zYTtEQtJrMRfNXfMkBoC2gHw_wcB

mrfish2 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 18, 2015, 07:03:25 PM »

Quote from: toolguy on May 18, 2015, 06:40:45 PM

Bike Bandit has Dunlop K70 on sale for 70 bucks each. reg price $115
put a set on my bike perfect vintage tire at a reasonable price
Here is the link. .
http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/motorcycle-tires/dunlop-k70-vintage-motorcycle-tire?b=44569&utm_source=feed&utm_medium=merchantfeed&utm_campaign=pla&kpid=44569&gclid=CjwKEAjwm-aqBRD39YPqhbzthzYSJACFj-At06KRbw8asqFQBKGBkJvsLtO8zYTtEQtJrMRfNXfMkBoC2gHw_wcB

They've been running that sale for a while now, I bought my set back in October at that same price from them.

PeWe · « **Reply #23 on:** May 19, 2015, 04:23:40 AM »

Metzeler ME 77 look old and still in production, ME11 front.

I have Lasertecs, front and rear 110/90-19 120/90-18. My rear tire is too soft when it has less than 3000km and 3mm left. I doubt it will last 5000km in total. I used Metzeler ME99 back in the 80's that did around 8000kms. Sportversion was soft like the Lasertec today and max 5000km's as I heard from a biker friend that had tested it.

I'll try Dunlop Arrowmax Streetsmart next time. New pattern when my bike is not a purist CB750 in OEM style.

Rgconner · « **Reply #24 on:** May 19, 2015, 10:00:19 AM »

http://heidenautires.com/vintage-motorcycle-tires/

Heidenau makes tires that have the old patterns, but modern materials. I have them on the CB550K and they suck up a lot of bumps and stick like glue.

Lasting pretty good too, 7K miles and less than half the way through the tread I would estimate.

SOHC4 Cafe Racer Fan · « **Reply #25 on:** May 19, 2015, 10:07:36 AM »

Quote from: seanbarney41 on May 17, 2015, 06:53:54 PM

Quote from: koendd on May 17, 2015, 02:20:36 PM
Quote from: Imago on May 17, 2015, 12:19:23 PM
How about the Avon Speedmaster? Correct sizes and period appearance. Anyone use these?

just got a set in the mail on friday!

will put them on my F2.

speedmaster MKII 3.50x19 front and safety mileage 4.00x18 for the back.

pretty good tire despite the neanderthal tread pattern, but if you ride on grooved pavement , they can be downright terrifying

Watch out as to similar tread patterns that like to follow the grooves in highway pavement. They can give you a wicked wobble at higher speed.

PeWe · « **Reply #26 on:** May 21, 2015, 03:26:38 AM »

Quote from: chewbacca5000 on May 17, 2015, 05:56:31 PM

I am running a flintsone on mine. Can't get more vintage than that.

It's dangerous to drive stoned

News:

Author Topic: Time to Buy Tires (Read 4679 times)

Wobbly