this thread since he asked for local shops, i was gonna suggest mine, but i don't want to put my dudes through the wringer that Mongo is currently experiencing
After I butchered a tire's bead trying to install it, I searched for a lower cost option and found the below (which I consider to be a pretty good deal) at Revzilla of all places.
No need to support anything you are not willing to suggest. But thanks for playing. At least some have gotten the gist of what I am asking....thanks to Baconologist I have already found a suitable rear at a place I've never heard of...now to find the front if that is possible. WHICH is why I asked in the first place of other go-to places that I could search.
I would ask a local dealer first. Some good deals since they've figured out they must compete with online sellers.
I want the ones with a FRESH Build Date...not 3 or 4 yr old stock, whatever kind they are. Last year I ordered a set of tires for one of the DualSport bikes..one of them was 4yrs old..it was from a "Reputable" seller.
So who has the hook up for Shinko’s? I need 4x 705’s next week. 2x 110/80R19 2x 150/70R17 The tubless radial version. Amazon is telling me not before the 28th
Found what I needed with the awesome suggestions given. Sweet deal on a nice set of Bridgestone T31s Bring on the big summer trip out west!! Thanks Baconologist and SuddenBraking!!
GA, TN, IL, IA, WI, MN, ND, SD, MT, ID, WA, WY, CO, AZ, KS, NE, MO, AR, AL... I have a few places in each for target destinations, but everything in between is totally up for discussion. All backroads, no interstate, and camping for most part. Solo ride for most part also, but will be meeting up with people along the way.
Looks like a great trip. If your up for a little gravel (maybe 10 miles then paved) look at the road from St Helena MT to Avery ID. Deep in the forrest and multiple campgrounds. Good campground on US 12 at Mobridge SD. Check out the 45*N x 90*W marker outside of Wausau WI. Watch you fuel burn out there. It can get long between stations. I put 4.8g in my Tiger at one point. We’re on a similar path. VA, KY, IN, IL, MO, IA, NE, WY, MT , ID, WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, AZ, CO, NM, TX, OK, TN
I'll make notes. THanks! I can get 175 on a tank if frugal...but have taken an extra gallon when riding out west before. I am wanting to check off two more "furthest point" markers...I have the NE and SW done so far...
It aint a race bike! The rear will go 8k and a front 15k The 705 is a shockingly good wet tire for it’s price point.