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August 6th, 2011, 07:04 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Daren
Location: Milpitas
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 106
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Dunlop GT501 Replacement Inquiry
Looks like I'm due for a new front tire (balding). My current GT501 front is a 110/70 17. However, upon my search I see that this size is no longer common (hard to find in stock), but a 110/80 17 seems more available.
For those using the GT501, are you using a 70 or an 80 profile? If an 80, any fit issues under the front fender and difference in handling vs the 70? My rear GT501 has plenty of life left and would hate buying a new set for the sake of replacing the front. On the other hand, I though about mix matching with a Sport Demon, but prefer not to if I don't have to.... comments welcome Oh! a little about my riding.... I am NOT a commuter. Majority of my rides involve technical (mostly tight) twisty back roads. I generally ride a what I consider a spirited pace (C+ to medium). Therefore, I need good grip. That said, Help me decide a tire replacement .... Thanks! 
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August 6th, 2011, 08:20 AM
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ninjette.org dude
Name: 1 guess :-)
Location: SF Bay Area
Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much.
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http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options
The 110/70 should definitely be available, check out dennis kirk if it's found nowhere else. But - you can't go wrong with either the BT45's, Sport Demons, or some of the other choices listed in that wiki; the GT501's aren't the only good choice. /moved to new-gen tech
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August 6th, 2011, 09:23 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Daren
Location: Milpitas
Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2013 Ninja 300 SE Posts: 106
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AH! so this is where all the tire info is hiding. No wonder I didn't get too many hit selections within the General upon my initial search, prior to my thread.
Thanks a bunch Alex! I guess I should mention I eventually found a GT501G replacement, $89 and in stock through Amazon
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August 6th, 2011, 05:47 PM
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ninjette.org Monkey Spank
Name: Kevin
Location: Illinois
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.
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I got a set of 3/4 tread 501's in my garage. PM if your interest in buying them. $65 plus the shipping.
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August 13th, 2011, 11:20 PM
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CPT Falcon
Name: J.Emmett Turner
Location: Newnan, GA
Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.
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