Another option for the ST BF Goodrich G-Force Comp-2

I have run this tire as low as 22 and now run it around here when empty 25 and up to 30 when loaded. I am not easy on my tires and I try to ride the old twisty roads as much as I can which causes my tires to wear the way they do, not the tire or pressure. But I am very happy with this tire wear as riding the same roads with a T-30GT Bridgestone tire I got 2500 miles out of it. :D
 
I understand the outside wear is due to to your harder riding in the corners. What I was confused about was the excessive center groove wear.
I do not get on the outside edge like you do with my more moderate riding style. So I will keep an eye on the center groove over the next 20k+ miles. ;) My previous CT I got very even wear across the tread.
 
Has anyone tried this General tire? Same size (205/50-R17) and it looks like a nice rounded profile.
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I ran one very similar on my Valkyrie. It worked is all I remember.

I have a BFG (this threads tire) in my garage to mount soon.....
 
It fit but required the sandpaper treatment to the swing arm for complete clearance. This tire is wider than the Goodyear triple tred tire by about .040" is my guess. Ready to roll!

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ZIAMON said:
It fit but required the sandpaper treatment to the swing arm for complete clearance. This tire is wider than the Goodyear triple tred tire by about .040" is my guess. Ready to roll!
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Let us know how you like it. I sure like mine.
 
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I suggest having Ride-On put in tires(front and rear). Most all bike shops carry it, and majority of bike shops recommend it instead of traditional weights. Can easily do it yourself.....purchase an 8oz. bottle, remove valve stem and squeeze in from the plastc bottle 40z. in each wheel, install valve stem and air tire up. Not only balances wheel/tire, but also eliminates a flat tire. Believe you can still Google the product for more info and video demonstration. Has worked fine for my bike for some 3yrs. now.
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Ride-On ... good stuff. I've used it for about 6 or 7 years now. Glass smooth. No worries about a flat. Wipe clean.
 
Got the 205/50 R17 General Altimax RT43 today. Man! it looks HUGE! I layed it on the garage floor with a straight edge across it, it measures about 8-1/4" wide, on average. Hope it fits! Now to find someone to mount this beast on the rear wheel. (Fingers crossed)

Also got the BT45 for the front - going double dark side!

All this stuff came today with a 32oz bottle of the Ride On sealant/balancer.
 
Make sure you check the right side plastic in the fender well. I had to belt sand the side of the tire to stop that rubbing.
 
So, after about 40,450 smooth and comfortable miles it is time to get a new rear tire...... (yes, the tire got mounted backwards... hopefully, the new one will get mounted right)

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new one is on, but still in shop......

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Good run on that tire spiderman302. Here's my first of the BFG tire and the second I just put on. I made 44,400 on this tire and I think it's the best handling car tire I've ran on the ST1300.

I tried to keep the pressure at 26 psi.

Not to brag too much but it appears I was able to ride a few more curves than you did!!

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Yes you do run them harder in the corner. At the lower tire pressures the tire works better, more comfort, more traction, more comfort, better handling, more comfort. better flotation on soft dirt or sand. I really noticed the difference when I had the loaner bike when mine was in the shop. I really got beat up. When I got my bike back I could not believe how comfortable the ST1300 is and the CT really makes a great bike better. Only those who ride the darkside knows what I am talking about... it is like floating on air. Bumpy road -- what bumpy road?

I think I will drop to 26 psi for my new tire and see how it goes.....
 
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