Tires

[Tim the Enchanter]

So, I've had my new NT1100 for about 9 months now and am approaching 8K on the clock. I check the tire pressure frequently and ride well, spirited on occasion.
What can I expect for mileage on the stock Roadtec 01's and what are some suggestions for replacements?

 

[mikesim]

So, I've had my new NT1100 for about 9 months now and am approaching 8K on the clock. I check the tire pressure frequently and ride well, spirited on occasion. What can I expect for mileage on the stock Roadtec 01's and what are some suggestions for replacements?

Using the remaining tread depth of the tires vs the tread depth of a new tire it should e fairly easy to interpolate the remaining tread life.

Mike

 

[Chucksklrst]

Where did I ride today? Nowhere, Drove to the moto tire store. Last night as I was inspecting the NT1100 for todays ride into the foothills I found this, 11 pounds of pressure and tiny screw tip imbedded in the rear tire. So do I plug it or replace the tire. Tire had 4200 miles on it and it was approaching the wear bars after a year of riding. Honda factory for some reason has outfitted some NT1100 with a inexpensive sport tire (Dunlap Sportmax GPR 300) instead a sport-touring tire. Soft / sticky, single compound. Front tire has lots of tread left. I decided to replace the rear with a new sport touring tire. Probably a Dunlop Rosdsmart III or IV. I don't ride in the rain much any more and we don't get much rain here in Colorado, also I am too old to ride overly aggressive. I need to slow down and smell the roses as there is not much time left at almost 77 years old. So the RS IIIs will do just fine price wise compared to the RS IVs. And we won't even talk about the Michelin Pilot tire cost. So no riding today and if I cannot get the rear wheel reinstalled by COB today then there will be no riding tomorrow either.
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