The stock tires leave something to be desired by most riders. And the bike has odd sized wheels. So for example I'm running a Dunlop E3 (wingsize bias-ply) on the rear and a Bridgestone BT-45 (I think) on the front. Others run AVON's, or other brands. It depends on what you want out of your tires.
I think I'll go pull on my flame-resistant coveralls now and see what others have to say.
Depends on what you are expecting out of a tire. How do you ride. do you cruise along and smell the flowers or do you ride like your hair is on fire? What kind of riding, do you ride the big highways most of the time or do you search out the roads with the twisty bits? Do you expect big mileage out of a tire or do you value quick turn in, traction and feel. It all depends on what you want out of a tire.
Thanks.
I commute on city streets during the week and ride the freeway to the twisties/hills/coast on the weekend.
Won't be riding much in the rain but may get caught in it.
I am a fairly sedate rider but have been known to drag a foot peg or two. I'd say 90% cruise and 10% getting with it.
Out of a tire I'd like, in order, good all around traction, good tracking, comfortable ride and long life. Probably a tall order.
This sounds like a hot topic but I assume we are all adults. Well, most of us.