About to put on new tires, and from what I've read in these posts, this can start an all out war over brands. So I'm gonna try to do this a little differently...

Gotta replace the rear - guy I bought it from has on a Shinko195/50 and it's managed to rub the chain til it finallybroke (wish I had noticed that rubbingbefore I bought it). Front's ok, but figuremight as well get a new matching set.

My F2 is my commuter - work, school, etc. It will probably never see wheelies, burnouts, or race speeds (sorry to dissappoint, guys, but I gotta be practical right now). Though it willget somerain andwet roads, occasional traffic, and sand.

That said, any objections to a pair of Michelin Pilot Roads, in the original sizes?

Foundsome locally, and from what I can decipher from the Tire Wars posts, these could be good for wet weather. Though it doesn't always rain here, it's enough to make this a priority.

Thanks

- rey

 

Pilot roads are fine...195/50?!?!?!?!? wtf rim is that on?

 

I don't know exactly, I hope it's the original rim so there's no problems going back to stock. I guess I'll find out tomorrow. Any way to tell beforehand?

 

I dont think a 195 will even fit on our rims...

Could be off an RC51?

 

Yea...A 195! I just sold a 190 and that thing was about as wide as my swingarm...Are you sure it's a 195?
RB

 

I put Qualifiers on last year and I am very very impressed by them! Not sure how they will do in the rain as I dont like wet riding but they heat up fast and are super sticky!

 

CORRECTION:

190/50 is what was on the stock rim - not 195 (oops)

It's getting it's new shoes as we speak - mechanic hasn't found too many other problems with the moto (so far). Guess that's good news.Gotta go pick it up now. Hope it runs .

Thanks guys!

- rey