Need new tires = NEED HELP

Quick question: Just looking for generally accepted good, tires. After reading several tire threads, it seems that Bridgestone Exedra's get mentioned a lot. Just want to make sure I've got the right ones: Are these right for my ST1100? (Front) (Back).

Yes, I realize that there are a million opinions on which tires are best, for a million different reasons. Honestly, I am not too worried about getting the "perfect" ones. I'm still fairly new at all this (been riding 4 years or so?), and getting better at riding every year, but I am under no false pretense that I need anything fancy or special. Just looking for a quick "yea most people seem to think those are pretty good", or "in general most people stay away from those", or even a "you idiot those tires are for a different bike "... lol.

Background: My riding style is pretty casual. I'll probably put 5-6k on the bike this year ... While I would like to say I ride hard and am a total badass, I honestly am by many peoples standards a newbie. I try not to do anything out of my comfort zone, when my life is on the line, ya know? I plan to do a couple 3-4 day trips a year, and other than that its an hour o 2 ride with the wive and back and fourth to work ... I just want something that will generally work well in normal highway riding, and do okay in the occasional rainstorm and maybe some gentle riding in the twisties.

Thanks in advance!
 
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Easiest answer is stay with what looks to be predominate here, major brands. Avoid Shinko's, Kenda's and cheap-***** tires simialr. They end up with wierd wear patterns due to there cord technology/quality control is STILL 'old school' no matter what there claims. Get what you pay for, and mid-range priced tires offer decent 'insurance' for rider where the rubber meets the road;).
 
: Are these right for my ST1100? (Front) (Back).

Yes, if your ST1100 is a standard model, all years, or a 92-95 ABS I model.

Would you like the official Honda part numbers for them to order from your dealer?

John
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Exactly what I was looking for thanks guys! The ST is an 01 Standard Model.

Would you like the official Honda part numbers for them to order from your dealer?

Appreciate the offer! I was actually able to find the Honda part #'s on my dealers site but I've heard buying the tires from them gets pricey in comparison ... I know one dealer in the area that will let me bring my own tires, so I will go there after I buy online. :) Thanks!
 
Exactly what I was looking for thanks guys! The ST is an 01 Standard Model.



Appreciate the offer! I was actually able to find the Honda part #'s on my dealers site but I've heard buying the tires from them gets pricey in comparison ... I know one dealer in the area that will let me bring my own tires, so I will go there after I buy online. :) Thanks!

Motorcyclesuperstore.com...............couple days(sometimes less) to your door. No other online since KeelBros. retired can beat there price;).
RockyMountainATV.com comes close......if they happen to have what one needs:rolleyes:.
 
Motorcyclesuperstore.com...............couple days(sometimes less) to your door. No other online since KeelBros. retired can beat there price;).
RockyMountainATV.com comes close......if they happen to have what one needs:rolleyes:.

Awesome. Thanks!
 
My good local dealer gives me a good price on my Exedras if I bring the wheels in myself and let them R&R the tires on their expensive MC machine. They don't ding the rims and I've never gotten an Exedra from the nearby regional Honda warehouse that was over a year old. You might ask your dealers...

BTW, in a pinch a Harley dealer may have a rear Exedra in stock. BTDT IIRC, it's a standard fitment for their Sportster model. One drawback is the inflated price for the large lettered "Harley Davidson" markings on the sidewall.

John
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BTW, in a pinch a Harley dealer may have a rear Exedra in stock. BTDT IIRC, it's a standard fitment for their Sportster model. One drawback is the inflated price for the large lettered "Harley Davidson" markings on the sidewall.
John
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Going into a Harley dealership always makes me feel a little weirded out! A few years ago, I was riding down to the Dragon with a Harley riding buddy from Ontario, when he blew out a rear wheel bearing - hey, it IS a Harley! - and we got him towed to a Harley dealer, somewhere in North Carolina. My friend dresses like a Harley rider, so no one paid him much mind, but when I walked in, in full non leather riding gear, with a yellow ICON hi-viz vest on and white open face helmet, you would have thought they were looking at someone from another PLANET! My buddy said they probably thought I was a cop and I did notice one guy seeming to be looking for the gun on my hip! :D
 
My good local dealer gives me a good price on my Exedras ...You might ask your dealers

Good idea on the dealer. I wont hurt to ask!


It's a standard fitment for their Sportster model. One drawback is the inflated price for the large lettered "Harley Davidson" markings on the sidewall.

Going into a Harley dealership always makes me feel a little weirded out! A few years ago, I was riding down to the Dragon with a Harley riding buddy from Ontario, when he blew out a rear wheel bearing - hey, it IS a Harley! - and we got him towed to a Harley dealer, somewhere in North Carolina. My friend dresses like a Harley rider, so no one paid him much mind, but when I walked in, in full non leather riding gear, with a yellow ICON hi-viz vest on and white open face helmet, you would have thought they were looking at someone from another PLANET! My buddy said they probably thought I was a cop and I did notice one guy seeming to be looking for the gun on my hip! :D

Lol! Literally laughing out loud at this ... :)
 
OP here. I have had the Exedras on for 2 weeks. Couple of observations. I will never let a set of tires get that far gone. I love how much more responsive the ST is with new, perfectly round tires. I can't compare or comment on how the Exedras are against other new tires, but compared to the very flat centered Battle-ax 023, they are incredible. Thanks for all the knowledge and experience guys.
 
Thanks for the follow-up, always appreciated. Thought I'd mention that the center sipe on the front Exedra will 'hunt' a bit on grated bridges and some grooved pavement. Don't worry about it. Keep a light touch on the bars and just let it do its little 'Bridgestone shimmy.' I don't mind this, and a center sipe clearly shows tire wear over time (wear bars at the bottom of the sipe). I get twice the mileage of the rear Exedra on mine (16-20K+). YMMV

John
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Wayyy too much confusion for my simple tater...
But, is it safe to safe the moST recommended is the Excedra? Seems like it, but just checking. I have a while on the rear tire, but the front won't be too long away from replacement.
Now, to add more confusion...
I have no desire to run a ct, BUT, what's the deal with the rear tire up front? Do you just find a rear the same size and go with that up front? Probably a STupid question, but idunno the answer, so why not ask.

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But, is it safe to safe the moST recommended is the Excedra?
But only for standard and ABS-I/TCS models!

The post '96 ABS-II/CBS uses a 3,5" front rim, thus a 120/70 tire, a dimension the Exedra (G547) isn't avail in...
 
Bridgestone must envy the product/brandname recognition of Bristol-Myers Squibb (now Novartis).

Motorcycle tire model versus headache medication - Exedra, not to be confused with Excedrin... :)

OTOH, my Exedras do prevent any riding headaches on my STeed.

Regards, John
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