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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 11:07 #56273

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As part of my fix up on my project GPZ750, I need to replace both tires. What are some good, high mileage tire I could use. This bike will mainly be used for daily commuting and weekend riding. I don't plan on carving any corners at my age. Would something similiar to the OEM be decent?


Front 100/90-19
Rear 120/90-18

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 11:15 #56278

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Chris:

Cheng Shin Barracuda...can't beat the price and more than appropriate for your riding (similar to mine:) )
Michael
Alvin, Texas

1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
1975 Z2A

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 11:46 #56282

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I just put the Barracudas on my KZ650 and although they're fresh and new I'm impressed so far. The price was unreal and they seem to grip just right on dry or wet. Just my two bits.
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"Being shot out of a cannon will always be better than being squeezed out of a tube, that's why God made fast motorcycles..."
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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 12:10 #56291

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I have barracudas' too for the money they ride great!!

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 15:33 #56343

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What they said.

Well, on second thought, they have a weakness: they REALLY don't like gravel.

Post edited by: Werewolfx, at: 2006/06/22 18:35
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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 15:36 #56344

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Sounds great! I'll see where I can find them unless someone has a good web site that sells them.

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 15:48 #56349

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Hey, by the way, I'm looking at dennis kirk and see different types of Barracuda's. Which model should I buy?

Jim

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 16:12 #56352

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I'll go look and see what's on my 550
Chris

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 16:59 #56358

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mine are the c915 series
Chris

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 22 Jun 2006 21:06 #56414

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tires are one of those things that you shouldnt base on how cheap you can get them,trust me ive been down that road!:lol: you need to make sure the tires get traction when you need it this includes braking.continentel makes decent tires for what you are talking about metzeler/pirelli also makes good touring type tires.;)

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 23 Jun 2006 04:05 #56464

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I found some nice tires on Dennis kirk and bought the C926 Barracuda for the front and C915 Barracudas for the back. $95 including shipping, no too bad.

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Good tires for a 82 KZ750R1 23 Jun 2006 04:21 #56466

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Yep, that's where I get mine and DK ships fast also!:)
Michael
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1982 GPz750
1977 KZ1000A
1978 KZ1000A
1982 GPz1100
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