There's pretty much only two answers they could give: Sport touring, or sport riding. There's track riding as well, but aynone tracking an F2 would be asking a more specific quesiton.


Next up you got the fact they're asking questions about tires, because they obviously don't know much about tires and probably haven't ridden very many. That's a dead giveaway the rider is a newer rider. What do you do with new riders? You give them the stickiest rubber you reasonably can to keep them rubber side down.


Once you know what you're doing, feel free to jump on some sport touring alternatives like have been recommended here. I don't recommend them for anything other than the most timid of beginning riders who don't intend to progress, or for somewhat more experienced riders looking for high mileage and good rain performance, who are knowingly sacrificing dry weather hard cornering capabilities. Now, if that's the case, the next question is why are you on a sport bike exactly?

 

I wear fronts faster on the F2 no matter how much I try to push the bike thru the corners with the rear. Trail breaking to keep up with the big guns (02+ literbikes) the piddly torque of this old 600, and some decreased rake from raising the rear help keep the rear tire wear down compared to the front. I've ususally got about 25-50% life on the rear before I cash the front. I replace them at the same time because they will bed in as a set according to how you ride, and will never be quite right unless they get replaced in a pair.

 

And yes, I go thru rotors (front and rear) about every 3 sets of tires, pads about every 1.5 sets. Consumables, they get used up. I'd need less brakes with a literbike, and use more rear tire from the torque, but tire wear is very much rider and road dependent, as well as highly dependent on the bike. I go through 2-3 rears per front tire on my plated XR600R (21/18 combo, sticky tires front and rear), so it's not like I ride the front. Trail braking just eats up these tires.

 

I'd have to disagree. Some solely commute on straight highways, some do 50/50 commute pleasure...some like to beat the hell out of their bikes all the time. There are so many variables. That's why I asked. And his answer doesn't fit into sport touring or sport riding...............


I've heard of people on this site who have a few years under there belt argue about why they put 42psi in their tires no matter what brand. I don't have faith in almost anyone on this site when it comes to tires...sorry. Couple that with the ever increasing and broad range of todays tire market, someone with 10000 miles under there belt might not know which tires are best for them. You could Google it though...


I don't understand this at all. The pilot road II for instance can be used on weekends to drag knees in the canyons...what's wrong with that sport touring tire for a beginner?

Maybe he's on a sport bike because that's what he could afford....what's it matter?

 

Yeah true... I simply chose a sport bike because its what I like and wanted to ride. I dont
care much for the look of cruiser or harley style bike (amazing bikes.. just not for me) so thats why I picked up my CBR and decided to go with the 600. Its actually my 2nd sports bike. True that I dont have a ton of experience and I have never had to purchase tires for a bike but hey... everyone starts somewhere right? but thanks for all the great info on tires. I certainly have a much better idea of what to look for now and why.

 

Glad we could help...and argue in your thread, hahahah!

 

Waring out front tires? Must be HARD on the front brakes! LOL