That's the tire I'm running and it's fantastic.
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Another option for the ST BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2
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Good deal! Where did your order the BF Goodrich from for $56 delivered?
I have finally fallen victim... Comp 2 will be here this week.
Fingers crossed that it installs without drama.
Fingers crossed that it installs without drama.
No lengthy trip yet, but have had a chance to put some more miles on.
Running 28psi on the Comp 2 rear and 42psi on the BT-45 with backwards rotation replacing a Hankook V-4 on the rear and Z-06 on the front.
Subjective evaluation so far:
Rear end is smooth but still good road feel.
At 28psi, I have no twitch like I did with the Hankook. Had to run too much air in the Hankook and crank up the rear suspension
to dampen the twitch which made for a rougher ride and faster wear on the Hankook.
No visible wear so far on the Comp-2.
Front took some getting used to with the fatter tire on the front. Seemed that more pressure needed to be applied to get it to lay over.
Since I was used to the corner on the rear from the Kook, I think this was directly due to the BT-45. However, after break-in (either the tires or me or both)
I don't notice it anymore.
Overall, I really like this setup. GREAT grip and FANTASTIC stopping power! Watch the rabbit starts with this grip. :law2:
Rain grip in both straight line and corners was excellent. Better feel on my 1 mile gravel driveway than any other tire combos that I have tried.
Running 28psi on the Comp 2 rear and 42psi on the BT-45 with backwards rotation replacing a Hankook V-4 on the rear and Z-06 on the front.
Subjective evaluation so far:
Rear end is smooth but still good road feel.
At 28psi, I have no twitch like I did with the Hankook. Had to run too much air in the Hankook and crank up the rear suspension
to dampen the twitch which made for a rougher ride and faster wear on the Hankook.
No visible wear so far on the Comp-2.
Front took some getting used to with the fatter tire on the front. Seemed that more pressure needed to be applied to get it to lay over.
Since I was used to the corner on the rear from the Kook, I think this was directly due to the BT-45. However, after break-in (either the tires or me or both)
I don't notice it anymore.
Overall, I really like this setup. GREAT grip and FANTASTIC stopping power! Watch the rabbit starts with this grip. :law2:
Rain grip in both straight line and corners was excellent. Better feel on my 1 mile gravel driveway than any other tire combos that I have tried.
Thanks for the update!
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Well here is an update on this tire, I just returned from a 7522 mile 15 day trip and this tire just works great in all kinds of weather and the wear is very good. I thought I could wear it out on its second long trip and it still has life left in it. This tire now has over 20,000 miles and may have about 5000 left on it. I like it so much I just picked up an almost new one for $64.95 shipped to the house. Uncle Larry says this tire does not stand up on the sides in the corners like the other tires I have been through.
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What pressure did you run? Single or two up? Thanks for the update.
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Ebay.
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Single but loaded up with all my camping supplies and tools and clothes for a long trip. I run the tire at 28psi which works great.
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The new BFGoodrich tire showed up and it is like new with the little nubs still on the tire. Keep your eyes open for deals like the one I just found. 
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Thanks for keeping this thread moving along Mike. Always a pleasure listening in...or viewing in. Some day I may just do this.
I went to the local BF Goodrich dealer in town here and got the tire the next day, $96 carry out the door.
How difficult to mount up? (For the mechanics with a Chinese tire changer?)
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That is not a bad deal on a great tire.
Just mounted mine up. Was difficult, had to put wood blocks in to hold opposite bead in wheel depression. Still don't like the lack of 2 pops to seat the bead.
I've got rubbing on my right side plastic inner fender, backside of battery box. There's an arc worn in it due to suspension action. It's the very side of the tread blocks rubbing. I might take a belt sander to the tread blocks. This tire is definitely wider than the Hankook.
Might want to remove your left saddlebag and look in there with a flashlight.
I've got rubbing on my right side plastic inner fender, backside of battery box. There's an arc worn in it due to suspension action. It's the very side of the tread blocks rubbing. I might take a belt sander to the tread blocks. This tire is definitely wider than the Hankook.
Might want to remove your left saddlebag and look in there with a flashlight.
If anyone cares... I did take a belt sander to the side of the tire and now it's working. Only slight damage to the fender plastic.
Tire is stiffer than the Hankook. Have to work to lean the bike over. Going back and forth between my Yamaha FZ-07 and the ST1300 doesn't help.
Tire is stiffer than the Hankook. Have to work to lean the bike over. Going back and forth between my Yamaha FZ-07 and the ST1300 doesn't help.
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Glad you got the problem taken care of.
What pressure are you running?