'87 - Need a new front tire (affordable) SUGGESTIONS? please

Greatjobdani · March 28th, 2012, 11:25 AM

The front tire has some cracks on it and is super old (besides looking like a bicycle tire) I want something thats gonna give me really good grip, I live in LA so its super rough street riding most of the time and theres water and oil everywhere. Im not sure how old this tire is but one of my local mechanics told me he wouldn't ride with it (but I think he just wanted to sell me a tire asap)

Suggestions?

choneofakind · March 28th, 2012, 12:29 PM

Pirelli Diablo Scooter tire 100/80-16 (is that the same as the size tire that's currently on the bike?)

$60 per tire

That will be my next tires. Diablo Scooter tires

cbdallas · March 28th, 2012, 12:39 PM

http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-mt...-tire?b=275568

Business810 · March 28th, 2012, 01:27 PM

Like cbdallas said, Pirelli MT 75s. Only $60 each, and they handle pretty well wet and dry.

CZroe · March 29th, 2012, 02:40 AM

Domo-Kun!

Motofool · March 29th, 2012, 10:52 AM

There is not enough grip against oil on the road.

Nothing will give you more miles for your money than a Kenda tire.
Over 20,000 miles front for around $65.
Tire is soft and grip is decent in any condition.

Greatjobdani · April 3rd, 2012, 12:23 PM

Thanks for recommendation guys, I think Im gonna go ahead with the Pirelli MT 75, Nice price and also looks good for a city ride. Thanks!

CynicalC · April 4th, 2012, 12:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Motofool

There is not enough grip against oil on the road.

Nothing will give you more miles for your money than a Kenda tire.
Over 20,000 miles front for around $65.
Tire is soft and grip is decent in any condition.

+1 for the kenda. Last forever and even cheaper than you think. My front and rear were $105 shipped with tax from rockymountainatvmc.com

n4mwd · April 4th, 2012, 03:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Pirelli Diablo Scooter tire 100/80-16 (is that the same as the size tire that's currently on the bike?)

$60 per tire

That will be my next tires. Diablo Scooter tires

I had these on and they are good tires. They grip really well. The only problem is that they wear out after about 6-7K miles. When that happened, I went ahead and got Pirelli Sport Demons, but these are not exactly affordable. A set is about $180. But they last a good bit. The scooters come in the exact size the bike calls for, and the demons come a little bigger, 100/90-16, but they will still fit. You don't want anything taller than a 90 or else it will hit the fender.

Greatjobdani · April 5th, 2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by n4mwd

I had these on and they are good tires. They grip really well. The only problem is that they wear out after about 6-7K miles. When that happened, I went ahead and got Pirelli Sport Demons, but these are not exactly affordable. A set is about $180. But they last a good bit. The scooters come in the exact size the bike calls for, and the demons come a little bigger, 100/90-16, but they will still fit. You don't want anything taller than a 90 or else it will hit the fender.

Thanks Yeah I would rather have better tires and replace them every so often then not as good to shave a few bucks.

Will post picks once I get em on there.

So 100/90-16 is the biggest without any rub, that can fit on my 87 ninja rim?

n4mwd · April 5th, 2012, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Greatjobdani

So 100/90-16 is the biggest without any rub, that can fit on my 87 ninja rim?

Don't forget to buy your weights ahead of time.

The 87 Ninja is slightly different from the regular pregen so I'm not positive on the max tire size for that one, but probably yes, 90 is the biggest. Its the biggest for a regular pregen. I heard there was a mod to raise the fender for even bigger tires, but I don't recommend it.

Greatjobdani · April 5th, 2012, 02:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

Don't forget to buy your weights ahead of time.

The 87 Ninja is slightly different from the regular pregen so I'm not positive on the max tire size for that one, but probably yes, 90 is the biggest. Its the biggest for a regular pregen. I heard there was a mod to raise the fender for even bigger tires, but I don't recommend it.

A little new to this, how do i know what weights I will need, what exactly do they do...

n4mwd · April 5th, 2012, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Greatjobdani

A little new to this, how do i know what weights I will need, what exactly do they do...

If you have to ask, you should just pay the seller to put it on for you.

The wheel weights balance the tire and rim.

Greatjobdani · April 5th, 2012, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n4mwd

If you have to ask, you should just pay the seller to put it on for you.

The wheel weights balance the tire and rim.

Gotcha, is this an extra charge if the shop does it?

CZroe · April 5th, 2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Greatjobdani

Gotcha, is this an extra charge if the shop does it?

Sometimes. The last time a dealer tried to charge me, I told them "don't balance it then. I'll take them to Cycle Gear where they balance for free or do it myself on the bike" and they just did it anyway.

greenenvie · April 15th, 2012, 08:35 PM

I have the MT75's and love them so far.

March 28th, 2012, 11:25 AM	#1
Greatjobdani ninjette.org member Name: Dani Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1987 Ninja 250r Posts: 13	'87 - Need a new front tire (affordable) SUGGESTIONS? please The front tire has some cracks on it and is super old (besides looking like a bicycle tire) I want something thats gonna give me really good grip, I live in LA so its super rough street riding most of the time and theres water and oil everywhere. Im not sure how old this tire is but one of my local mechanics told me he wouldn't ride with it (but I think he just wanted to sell me a tire asap) Suggestions?

March 28th, 2012, 12:29 PM	#2
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	Pirelli Diablo Scooter tire 100/80-16 (is that the same as the size tire that's currently on the bike?) $60 per tire That will be my next tires. Diablo Scooter tires Last futzed with by choneofakind; March 28th, 2012 at 01:39 PM.

March 29th, 2012, 10:52 AM	#6
Motofool Daily Ninjette rider Name: Hernan Location: Florida Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2016, MOTM - Dec '12, Jan '14, Jan '15, May '16	There is not enough grip against oil on the road. Nothing will give you more miles for your money than a Kenda tire. Over 20,000 miles front for around $65. Tire is soft and grip is decent in any condition. __________________________________________________ *Motofool* *.................................Never ride faster than your guardian angel can fly* "Mankind is composed of two sorts of men — those who love and create, and those who hate and destroy. Love is the bond between men, the way to teach and the center of the world." - José Martí

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cbdallas ninjette.org guru Name: Charlie Location: Wylie, TX Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2007 Ninja 650R Posts: 317	http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-mt...-tire?b=275568

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Business810 ninjette.org member Name: Jon Location: Pittsburgh Join Date: Mar 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 Ninja 250, 2002 Monster 750 Posts: 24	Like cbdallas said, Pirelli MT 75s. Only $60 each, and they handle pretty well wet and dry.

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Greatjobdani ninjette.org member Name: Dani Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1987 Ninja 250r Posts: 13	Thanks for recommendation guys, I think Im gonna go ahead with the Pirelli MT 75, Nice price and also looks good for a city ride. Thanks!

April 15th, 2012, 08:35 PM	#16
greenenvie ninjette.org member Name: Brian Location: Knoxville, TN Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2004 yellow 250r Posts: 49	I have the MT75's and love them so far.