Try www.denniskirk.com On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 10:05 AM, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote:
> I looked at Spitfires on Bikebandit and they didn't have the right size. > I thought the price was decent. That's what I'm looking for good traction > and price. 150/70 for the rear preferably. I'll keep looking. > > > On Wed, Jul 22, 2009 at 10:22 AM, NytWing <[email protected]> wrote: > >> >> Tires are a matter of personal preference. I run Bridgestone >> Spitfire's on my Nighthawk and like them very well. I don't race, hot >> rod around etc.. and I've found they have excellent traction in both >> wet and dry weather as well as great tread life. I've got about 19K >> on my bike and just replaced the front tire. The rear will need to be >> done next year. Those, I imagine are the original tires for that >> bike. Before you buy new tires, talk to your local bike tire dealer, >> they should be able to recommend a tire that matches your riding style >> and price range. >> >> On Jul 21, 10:26 pm, Angela Kennedy <[email protected]> wrote: >> > well Jay I don't ride in the rain. we get our share here in Michigan but >> I >> > prefer waiting it out til it stops. I do however want a wider more >> > stable tire for the rear and maybe the front. I think I might want the >> > softer, stickier tires for handling. Which ones might those be by the >> way? I >> > bought the bike with 16600 miles with the stock Dunlop 505's I think. >> Now >> > there is only 17300 miles on it with still good tread left. I don't do >> > curves or race but wouldn't mind having the ability if I wanted to. >> > >> > >> > >> > On Tue, Jul 21, 2009 at 6:43 PM, <[email protected]> wrote: >> > > Angela, your tire life will depend on what brand/model of tire you buy >> and >> > > how you drive. Softer, "stickier" tires handle better but wear faster; >> while >> > > harder rubber won't take curves like a racer but lasts longer. The >> rear tire >> > > usually wears out before the front. And fast starts and stops and hard >> turns >> > > wear tires more quickly. Some tires are also better in wet weather >> than >> > > others. >> > >> > > If you ride like most of us, expect at least 6,000 to 10,000 miles >> before >> > > you need to replace the tires. As tires are likely your biggest >> ongoing >> > > routine maintenance expense, ask your tire dealer or internet supplier >> > > customer support about what mix fits your needs. I like moderately >> priced, >> > > long lasting tires that are good in the rain, of which we get a lot in >> > > Florida. Michelin Macadam M50 and 50E fit that description for me. >> > >> > > Others on this board will likely hold their own views. >> > >> > > Ride safe, >> > >> > > Jay S >> > > 92 NH750 >> > > South Florida >> > >> > > ------------------------------ >> > > *An Excellent Credit Score is 750. See Yours in Just 2 Easy Steps!< >> http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1221823310x1201398722/aol?red...> >> > > *- Hide quoted text - >> > >> > - Show quoted text - >> >> >> --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
