Michelin Tires
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Michelin Tires
Hi Guys,
I just came across these michelin touring tires. What does everyone think?
It maybe a good option for prolink bikes now that bridgestone S11 is no longer being produced
http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/m ... cycle-tire
Thanks
Sasha
I just came across these michelin touring tires. What does everyone think?
It maybe a good option for prolink bikes now that bridgestone S11 is no longer being produced
http://www.bikebandit.com/tires-tubes/m ... cycle-tire
Thanks
Sasha
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
-
- Forum Regular
- Posts: 186
- Joined: Fri Dec 29, 2006 12:12 pm
- Location: Gloucestershire, UK
- Location: Gloucestershire UK
Re: Michelin Tires
I have these on my 78 CBX. Although I haven't done that many miles on them I personally like them. They seem to suit my riding style and work well two up.
Not bad even on UK roads.
Cheers
Chris J.
Not bad even on UK roads.
Cheers
Chris J.
Grey-haired bikers don't get that way from pure luck.
- FalldownPhil
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 933
- Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:25 pm
- Location: Marina Del Rey, CA. USA
- Contact:
Re: Michelin Tires
There are still some S11 tires out there that are not terribly out of date. Still good for years to come.
Best,
Phil
Best,
Phil
When you are up to your ass in alligators it is sometimes difficult
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Re: Michelin Tires
Yes i know that they are still available but i was just wondering about how these tires compare to S11
Thanks
Thanks
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
- Z Grand
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 384
- Joined: Sun Jun 28, 2009 7:06 pm
- Location: Walnut Grove, Georgia, USA
- Location: N. Georgia, USA
Re: Michelin Tires
I've been running the Activs on my Honda Hawk GT for a couple of years. Well pleased with them.
-
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 10151
- Joined: Wed Mar 05, 2003 7:55 am
- Location: North East OH, ICOA 3904
Re: Michelin Tires
I have no experience with the Michelins, but I would think that ANY tire newer than the S-11 ( of which I am one of the very few that never where a fan of) should be a better tire.
Tire development and technology has made quite some progress since the S-11 was introduced.
Tire development and technology has made quite some progress since the S-11 was introduced.
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Re: Michelin Tires
I found nothing wrong with S11 and actually they were much better than I expected but I'm still hoping for upgraded tire so I may just give michelins a try, they should be at least as good
Thanks
Thanks
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Re: Michelin Tires
Actually these tires are not available in correct size for the rear. They have it in 130/80x18which will lower the rear a bit, right and it will be harder to put on the center stand
Am i correct?
Thanks
Am i correct?
Thanks
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
- FalldownPhil
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 933
- Joined: Fri Feb 10, 2006 11:25 pm
- Location: Marina Del Rey, CA. USA
- Contact:
Re: Michelin Tires
Yes you are correct !!
Phil
Phil
When you are up to your ass in alligators it is sometimes difficult
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
to remember that your objective was to drain the swamp !!
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Re: Michelin Tires UPDATE
I've been riding on Michelin Active tires and i love them. They are softer than S11's and my CBX handles very good with them.
One thing though, rear is /80 which makes the tire look very skinny in the back and makes the bike lean much easier. As far as getting it up on the center stand, it is slightly harder but not much
Sasha
One thing though, rear is /80 which makes the tire look very skinny in the back and makes the bike lean much easier. As far as getting it up on the center stand, it is slightly harder but not much
Sasha
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
-
- Forum Regular
- Posts: 183
- Joined: Mon Jul 28, 2014 8:19 am
- Location: Madison,Indiana
- Location: Indiana
Re: Michelin Tires
Is there a Michelin Commander two in our size, they certainly perform well?
- cross
- ICOA Member
- Posts: 871
- Joined: Tue Jan 21, 2014 11:26 am
- Location: San Diego
- Location: San Diego, Ca
Re: Michelin Tires
Nothing is available in matching original size other than shinko 239 Tour Master
Commander 2 is a cruiser tire I think
Commander 2 is a cruiser tire I think
Sasha
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie
'82 Honda CBX
'99 Triumph TBS
'01 Honda Valkyrie