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Old 06-19-2012, 10:29 AM
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I bought (no report) Bridgestone Battalax BT -023 because they were supposed to be hard center medium sides.

Also IMHO all the tread patterns that are NOT obviously lugg knobbies are all marketing BS (like ANAKEE2) Just an example that is a very good tire but the blocky appearance is shenanigans.
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Old 06-21-2012, 03:40 PM
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Just put a set of Metzler Tourance's on the WEE. Can't believe the difference over the stock TrailWings. Cornering is unbelievable, hope they hold up.
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DL650.
100% On Road Use.
I'm not seeking to ground pegs on corners, but like tires that *could* do that.
Combined rider, passenger, cargo weight 350lbs.
Rarely exceed indicated 100mph, but like tires that *could* do that.
Comfort is a high priority.
Cost not a major priority, but only because I'm low mileage, not because I'm loaded ........................
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Oh, I've read all the archives, but I was after some fresh opinions.

Thanks, Joe
the above respondents will, mostly, all poo-poo me for running shinko 705's in hill country

but i've ridden down there in april & june, this year & have no complaints

any paved road, down there, will have sand & gravel on it from the local farmers

more important than the tires you choose might ought to be your insurance coverage, if you plan on running 100 mph in texas hill country

just my $.02 worth

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Michelin Anakee after 10 000 km in Ukraina and Russia, where the quality of road surface was often challenging, to put it nicely. Still several thousand kilometres to go.

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Michelin Anakee after 10 000 km in Ukraina and Russia, where the quality of road surface was often challenging, to put it nicely. Still several thousand kilometres to go.
Where do I get one of those Secret Soviet Invisible Chains?
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I traded them for a Javelin Portable Anti-Tank Missile
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I have seen vintage bikes with 2 rear sprockets but first time on a Strom.Bet it would fly with a gear ratio like that.
If it had a derailleur it would be good
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are there any left?

i would like one, also
There's a big pile of them sitting in the background of the picture
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Think ME880s.
Meet all your criteria and last a long time
880s..good road tire,predictable and long lasting...whats not to like

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