My 1 cent: I went to 120 front and the Pirelli Dragons. Excellent tires. Very predictable--and I haven't lost traction yet--on the other hand I don't ride all that fast anymore--not that I ever did. I've never touched any hard part down, so maybe I've been riding too conservatively.
Regards, Henry S. Winokur 94 GTS1000, R1100RT-P, AMA, MRF, Nationally Certified Riding Instructor Columbia, MD Ride for Kids Task Force West Bethesda, MD USA > -----Original Message----- > From: GTS-1000 Owners List [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf > Of Brandon > Sent: Thursday, September 05, 2002 6:58 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Rubber > > > Doug wrote: > > > > I heard there are only a couple brands that size the GTS. What > do most of you use? > > Oh no. The dreaded 'Tire' thread. > > Hehe. > > Well, many will answer. And in the end, you'll just have to see what you > like. I wish I could be more specific, but everyone has different > styles, conditions, expectations, and budget considerations. If you were > to express views on any/all of the above, then perhaps a better answer > or suggestion would evolve from the group. > > There is this. Many of the riders have gone to a 120 front from the 130 > (OEM) front. Most seem to like it, most don't seem to have any issues > with it. I prefer the stock size, but I won't sell it one or the other, > again, you might have to try it to see how you feel about. However, > there is a possibility that one day, the 130 may not be available. Not > that many bikes besides ours use that size, so it may not be a choice in > the future. Sigh.... > > Nonetheless.... > > I have an Azzaro on the back, very sticky, wearing very quickly. On > front, 130/60 Macadam 90X. Good wear. I like both. > > OEM Dunlop tires, though long wearing, not that great in consesus. > Aftermarket Dunlops are a mixed bag, some folks like'm, some do not. > > Well, that's my 2 cents. > > Good luck!!! > > Brandon >
