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Old December 1st, 2018, 12:21 PM   #3
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@Ralgha is spot on, Michelin Pilot Streets do the business.

If you are having them mounted and balanced at a shop, be prepared for some Northeast area sticker shock on the labor charge.

In NY, a couple years ago I was quoted $75 per wheel OFF the bike, for mount/balance.

This prompted me to invest in bead breaker/stand, levers, rim protectors, etc.
I've since done changes on all 3 of my bikes, friends VFR800, a few EX500's too. Removing old, original, hardened tires can be a real wrestling match, I sometimes resort to actually cutting the bead using an air operated cutting disc, then a smaller Dremel for the last few mm...avoiding damage with the larger Zip tool.

If you do get quotes in Connecticut, I'd like to hear them...please post?

And the Pilots are a known, proven great choice. I'd not advise a mismatch.
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