For those that run the 130 front 160 rears, Continental has their Conti-Motions available in those sizes.
Had a set on my Bandit and liked them...though I didnt get a chance to wear them out before I got the Connie....I might give those a shot.
Like the idea of a larger rear, but not so much on the front, though I know lots on here do it. Cant say Id even notice the handling, it handles like a ZX6 compared to my old VTX1800, its almost flickable compared to that!
Dennis Kirk, but I havent looked yet for anyone else.
I think its a new size, they didnt have many when I got them for my Bandit as it was a new tire at that time.
Hopefully they will work well, as Im in pretty bad need of at least a rear!
Ill look some more later today and see what I can come up with....
Only in my dreams....lol.
Are you riding a C-14?
Only in my dreams....lol.
No, seriously, I have a C10.
I know Conti doesnt list them on their site, but lots of places are selling them in the 130 70 18 and 160 80 16....
And then I see the review from one of my kin:
2700 miles and rear tire shows is totally shot. I just took a 7000 mile trip across country on a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2CT's.Mostly highway and 75-85 MPH.Came home and rode another 3000 miles, 50 % on 2 lane Western NC mountain roads. At only 6000 miles per set on the Michelins the Continentals cost 50% more to use.I do NOT recommend.
Saved me A BUNCH of research.
My problem is Avon's road hazard warranty. I like it too much. I guess I am going to go back. And just looked, i am on the wear bars on the sides of the rear too. i really used this tire.
Yeah, saw that too. But Ive seen others, mostly the FJR crowd, getting good mileage out of them.According to an email reply from Western Powersports(U.S. distributor for Shinko), the Journey 890 in the 160/80/16 size is designed for fitment to rims that are 3.5 to 4" wide.
Guess it really doesnt matter, as they are radials and in those sizes would be too big for our little wheels....lol.
It stinks not having good choices! I hate forking over a ton of money for a rear, only to have to do it again in a year, or less.
I love the Avons stick, but well, Im a cheapskate, mostly because I have to be, and want the most bang for my buck. Oh well....
According to an email reply from Western Powersports(U.S. distributor for Shinko), the Journey 890 in the 160/80/16 size is designed for fitment to rims that are 3.5 to 4" wide.
its awful square in the middle....
I see that A bunch here in the mountains. Scary stuff. Honestly I feel if you don't carve every day you go out, you don't need this rear tire. Mine squared off probably 100 miles before the sides went and it was miserable. I have seen the same thing on an Avon bias, ah what is that guys name?
I don't know what to do about a lack of turns in your area. Honestly for the price I would probably look @ Goldwing stuff. That Journey looks very promising!