The Macadam fronts are renown for cupping. They will cup if you look at them
too long !
I wouldn't profess to having first hand knowledge of tyres that do suit the
GTS, as I've only just got mine, but Dunlop D207's have been great on my
FJ's. I believe John Laurenson is keen on the Avon Azaro's so they've got to
be worth a try.
FWIW, my own tyre dealer told me that his Michelin rep admitted to him that
there is a recognised design fault in the Macadam fronts that make it prone
to cupping !
Barry Edwards
GTS1000 '95
FJ1200 '90
YZF1000R '98
----- Original Message -----
From: Boman, Jeff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 6:39 PM
Subject: Re: New GTS
> Mike,
>
> Good luck solving the tire cupping issue. My GTS had a cupped Macadam on
it
> when I bought 1 1/2 years ago. I replaced the tire with another Macadam
> within two months of owning it and here, a little over a year and 6K miles
> later, the tire is cupped again. I'll be looking at the Michelin Pilot or
> another cross-pattern tread tire in the future. I believe the cupping may
> be inherent to the GTS. All comments are welcome.
>
> Jeff B.
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Michael Hahne [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
> Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2001 10:24 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: New GTS
>
>
> Hi all,
> Just got my "new" GTS last Sunday, took it to W. Va. for a week. Rode
> the wheels off it! Put over 500 miles on it(I had trucked it there-
> know better now!). Should have over 1,000 miles on it by next week. So
> far, so good! It took a little while getting used to it, as I was
> accustomed to heavy engine braking from V-twins. Anyway, I like the
> smooth power delivery, and the comfy ergonomics. I dislike the funky
> fuel filler tube, and lack of 6th gear. There is also a gear-like
> "whine" from the engine when it's cold, and dissapears after a minute or
> so?? Also, how the hell to do wheelie this thing??!! The front tire
> appears to be cupping a bit, so I'll look into adjusting the front end
> camber/alignment? I was at a CBX rally, and the GTS was definitely a
> HIT! Test rides for many who "always liked that bike/wanted to ride
> one". Anyway, the GTS works well in the tight stuff, and was a treat on
> the commute to work as well. Thanks to this list for all the
> preliminary info, and continuing knowledge and camaraderie!
>
> Thanks!
>
> Mike Hahne
> N. Illinois
