09-18-2017, 08:27 AM
(09-16-2017, 01:42 PM)QimmiQ_imp Wrote: I am going to finish the year out on my stock tires. I think that they're the battleaxe 45s, but foolishly I've never actually looked. What came stock on the 2014s? I had those on my '02 750 Nighthawk. I was quite happy with them.
I have a fun and somewhat twisty 45 km commute to work but it chipseal and a bit bumpy in spots. I ride pretty hard and I think it is taking its toll on the rear. Only 5500 km in and it is looking a bit flat.
I see some folks have put on slightly larger tires - 120 over 110s on front and 160 over 140 rear. Is it a challenge to get the dealership to put them on since you're not the original size? I am still under warranty.
The stock Bridgestones are BT54 radials. I didn't care for them. The front had very little tread depth and wore out quickly. Not nearly as good (IMHO) as the BT45 bias tires.
I also use the BT45 tires on my '93 Nighthawk and they're great (I'm on my 3rd set). I managed to get one more set of PR3 tires for my CB11 before they disappeared, so I've got time to consider what comes next. The BT45s are high on my list.