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Old 05-30-2011, 04:34 AM
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I got my 90 CBR100F with a scalloped front tire (120/70-17) and a square edged rear (180/55-17) Michelin Pilot Power's. Went shopping and found the Motorcycle Super Store with the best tire prices, not wanting to install them myself I went to the Cycle Gear store (100 around the country) they matched the price ($152.00 for the pair) and installed and balance each for $20.00.

I bought Continetal Motion 120/60-17 F and 170/60-17 R. The bike handles great I chose the 120/60 front as the bike has lowering links and I wanted to drop the front a tad to bring back the natural height ration F to R. I don't know how well they will wear, but I am really pleased with the grip and handling so far. And what a great price if they only last one yer they are still a great bargain.
 
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Old 05-31-2011, 02:42 AM
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That's a great deal there Jim, $152 is incredibly cheap. Over here even £152 would be a bargain!

Let us know how they handle and wear
 
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Old 06-01-2011, 07:59 AM
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I have just bought new tyres michelin pilots 120/70/17 and 180/55/17
£152 fitteddoes it sound cheap?
 
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Thats a great deal Jim, I was looking at those tires when I purchased a set for my bike. I ended up going with shinko 009 Ravens. Let us know how they ride, also some pics and milage updates would be sweet!
 

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Just replace my squared off Pilot Power rear with a Pilot Road 2. Dennis Kirk matched, then beat Motorcycle Superstore by 1 $, shipped it the same day and I was ridding 2 days later (mounted and balanced it myself).

Paid $153.00 shipped free.
 
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