Shinko 777 tires for my 2017 CB1100ex

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I am certainly no tire expert, and dread the day when it is time for a tire change on my 2017EX because of the limited alternatives to the stock Dunlops. Whereas the 2014 Deluxe, 2017EX, and later spoked wheels use an inner tube, all the other models have cast wheels with tubeless tires. In my reading/research while a tubeless tire can be mounted on a spoked wheel with inner tube, it results in undesirable friction inside the tire which generates equally undesirable heat inside the tire.

As a result I am reluctant to use anything other than a tire that is designed and intended to be used with an inner tube. Yes, there are tubless conversion kits available, but because the tires are the only thing between the bike and the road, I am reluctant to go that route as well.

Safety and regular maintenance is number one with me, so barring availability of a proper safe alternative, I will have to stay with the stock Dunlops. Perhaps there are members with more knowledge about this situation than I have that can shed more light on the situation.

Not completely true -- the 2014 Deluxe has cast wheels and tubeless tires. The OEM alternative to the Dunlop D205 is the Bridgestone BT54. Your shop can order them, plus they're available online.

Not completely true -- the 2014 Deluxe has cast wheels and tubeless tires. The OEM alternative to the Dunlop D205 is the Bridgestone BT54. Your shop can order them, plus they're available online. Good catch LoneRanger, you are correct. My bad, dunno what I was thinkin, as the 2014 Deluxe wheels are definitely cast. I must be gettin old (er).