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I know, I know, this is a hot topic and yes I did a search and read every thread I could find on the subject.
Long story short, my 03 VRSCA is my first "real" motorcycle, purchased last August.
I started riding in '08 when I picked up a barn find Honda VT500FT Ascot. I did a mechanical restoration and still have a lot of fun riding it.
I also "borrowed" for a few years a friends Yamaha FJ1100. He needed to store it and wanted me to ride it so it wouldn't just sit. Win win for me.
I never rode very much, I'm into cars and have a few of those to play with and the fun season is very short up in Wisconsin. Now that I finally have my dream motorcycle, 2019 my wife and I plan to do a lot of riding (well, a lot for us).
So now that you've bored yourself with this intro, here's my dilemma with tires:
I'm looking for the best all around tire, not ultimate performance or even longevity. If I put 1,200 miles a year on my V-Rod that will be a lot.
I'm a novice rider, I'd prefer a tire that will give me the best traction if I get caught in the rain or on a cold day (last time the wife and I rode last year it was in the low 40's).
My experience with performance car tires is, once the temps start to drop, such tires turn rock hard and outright dangerous. I have no idea if this translates to motorcycle tires. I replace my car tires every 6-7 years regardless of tread, they just don't see the miles and such tires really degrade with age.
So.....with all that in mind, any recommendations? I really didn't want to start this thread but all my searching made me even more confused.
Some reviews for the Michelin's lead me to this video:
He loves the Dunlop American Elite, but that's for a cruiser HD, not a V-Rod.....??
Flame away if you feel I deserve it........
Long story short, my 03 VRSCA is my first "real" motorcycle, purchased last August.
I started riding in '08 when I picked up a barn find Honda VT500FT Ascot. I did a mechanical restoration and still have a lot of fun riding it.
I also "borrowed" for a few years a friends Yamaha FJ1100. He needed to store it and wanted me to ride it so it wouldn't just sit. Win win for me.
I never rode very much, I'm into cars and have a few of those to play with and the fun season is very short up in Wisconsin. Now that I finally have my dream motorcycle, 2019 my wife and I plan to do a lot of riding (well, a lot for us).
So now that you've bored yourself with this intro, here's my dilemma with tires:
I'm looking for the best all around tire, not ultimate performance or even longevity. If I put 1,200 miles a year on my V-Rod that will be a lot.
I'm a novice rider, I'd prefer a tire that will give me the best traction if I get caught in the rain or on a cold day (last time the wife and I rode last year it was in the low 40's).
My experience with performance car tires is, once the temps start to drop, such tires turn rock hard and outright dangerous. I have no idea if this translates to motorcycle tires. I replace my car tires every 6-7 years regardless of tread, they just don't see the miles and such tires really degrade with age.
So.....with all that in mind, any recommendations? I really didn't want to start this thread but all my searching made me even more confused.
Some reviews for the Michelin's lead me to this video:
He loves the Dunlop American Elite, but that's for a cruiser HD, not a V-Rod.....??
Flame away if you feel I deserve it........