Tried and Tested TIRES

[Mike Foreman]

I recently ordered a 32 tooth rear sprocket for the bike, and plan on increasing speed. I dont want to trust my dry-rotted and cracked Taiwan made tires over a 100 for long periods of time. Would like to hear your feedback on different tire types you guys have had experience with.

 

[akronevan2]

Avon tires are awesome! Don't skimp on those.

 

[HoughMade]

32 tooth? I hope you weight about 100#,

 

[hmusket]

Rear sprockets, front sprockets and chain ratios.
http://www.jtsprockets.com/52.0.html?&L=0&sel_uid=6099&p=
To get down to 32, you'll probably have to get custom made. You'll lose acceleration, might take a while to get to a hundred. There's been a few threads on the forum about rear sprockets, increasing topend speed with lower gear ratios. I think HoughMade is running a lower tooth sprocket.

 

[HoughMade]

I am, but I went from a 39 to a 37. I like it there just fine, but I wouldn't want to go much lower.

 

[Mike Foreman]

Yeah, right now it still has the stock 16 front and 37 rear sprockets, which is great for the back roads, but in top gear on the straights I have to stay at about 1/3 throttle to keep it from red-lining at 9,000. I should be recieving the new sprocket next Tuesday (had it custom made from a guy in califonia)

 

[OliverB]

Another good brand tire is the IRC - made in Japan. I recently installed a set on my XS400 but can't comment on the speeds you mention. Drewpy likes the Bridgestone BT45 tire.