Welcome to Honda CX500 & GL500 Forum Sign in | Join | Faq

General Discussion

Started by DanTheCXMan at 03-10-2010 6:46 AM. Topic has 8 replies.

Print
Sort Posts:    
   03-10-2010, 6:46 AM
DanTheCXMan is not online. Last active: 7/11/2010 1:08:10 PM DanTheCXMan



Top 500 Posts
Joined on 06-28-2009
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Posts 145
Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
Okay folks, as far as I know, the tires on the GL650 I am picking up Sunday are good, but down the road, if I decide to get new tires, what do you think are the best choices for a Silver Wing? Keep in mind I won't be driving this bike aggresively, will be mostly using it for trips, and do like to have something that is halfway decent in rain. Thoughts?
Possibly Member #34
1982 CX500 Turbo
1983 GL650 Silver Wing (acquired 2 Feb 2010)
2000 SK50 DIO (sale pending)

   Report 
   03-10-2010, 6:51 AM
spanish bandit is not online. Last active: 7/22/2010 9:40:55 PM spanish bandit



Top 10 Posts
Joined on 02-12-2009
southern spain
Posts 4,999
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
a bit of info here dan http://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/163344/ShowPost.aspx

when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
-----------------------------

2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]


   Report 
   03-10-2010, 8:19 AM
DanTheCXMan is not online. Last active: 7/11/2010 1:08:10 PM DanTheCXMan



Top 500 Posts
Joined on 06-28-2009
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Posts 145
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
Thanks, SB, I had tried the Search function, but didn't find anything...not sure how that could be, but every time I use the Search function on the forum, I never get any hits. So, I put up this new post. The link was GREAT! Lots of good info and advice.

Dan
Possibly Member #34
1982 CX500 Turbo
1983 GL650 Silver Wing (acquired 2 Feb 2010)
2000 SK50 DIO (sale pending)

   Report 
   03-10-2010, 8:28 AM
spanish bandit is not online. Last active: 7/22/2010 9:40:55 PM spanish bandit



Top 10 Posts
Joined on 02-12-2009
southern spain
Posts 4,999
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
no problem dan.
the search function as such does not work,and wont any time soon.you can find threads useing thishttp://choppercharles.com/cs/forums/77109/ShowPost.aspx



when i feel the need,i do it,llego,ve 60,s
-----------------------------

2008.1982 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]
2010.1981 honda gli silverwing [uk model ]


   Report 
   03-10-2010, 9:59 AM
DanTheCXMan is not online. Last active: 7/11/2010 1:08:10 PM DanTheCXMan



Top 500 Posts
Joined on 06-28-2009
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Posts 145
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
THANKS AGAIN, SB! I just ordered a pair of the Bridgestone Spitfires from Motorcyle Superstore, and am having them shipped to my Mom's in Delaware. The tires on the bike now "look" okay, but I figure after crossing the country, I might be ready for a set. And it'll certainly be cheaper to do it this way than wait until I get back to Nova Scotia.

Thanks, too, for the search tip. It works great!

Dan
Possibly Member #34
1982 CX500 Turbo
1983 GL650 Silver Wing (acquired 2 Feb 2010)
2000 SK50 DIO (sale pending)

   Report 
   03-10-2010, 10:07 AM
Blindstitch is not online. Last active: 7/22/2010 2:52:31 AM Blindstitch



Top 10 Posts
Joined on 03-14-2009
Greenfield Wisconsin
Posts 9,852
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
Those are my favorite tires. How much did the set run you? Last I knew there were going for $135 a set but maybe that went up.

1979 CX500 Supertanker
ATGATT makes riding a bike like a sled easier.

Quick Reference
   Report 
   03-10-2010, 10:29 AM
DanTheCXMan is not online. Last active: 7/11/2010 1:08:10 PM DanTheCXMan



Top 500 Posts
Joined on 06-28-2009
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Posts 145
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
S11 Spitfire Sport Touring Blackwall Front Tire
Color - --, Size - 100/90H-19
SKU# 51534 Approved $55.99 1 $55.99
S11 Spitfire Sport Touring Blackwall Rear Tire
Color - --, Size - 130/90H-16
SKU# 51505 Approved $68.99 1 $68.99

Sub Total: $124.98
Shipping: $0.00
Handling: $0.00
Duties And Taxes: $0.00
Discounts Applied: $0.00
Total: $124.98
Gift Card Applied: $0.00
Grand Total: $124.98

Possibly Member #34
1982 CX500 Turbo
1983 GL650 Silver Wing (acquired 2 Feb 2010)
2000 SK50 DIO (sale pending)

   Report 
   03-10-2010, 10:48 AM
Sams GL 650 is not online. Last active: 4/26/2010 4:45:54 PM Sams GL 650



Top 200 Posts
Joined on 02-17-2010
Annville PA (USA)
Posts 191
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
Hey Dan,-- post us a little blurb about how your "crosscountry"
trip went, when you picked up the bike.
I rebuilt my 650 (partial basket case", and did the "triple" last October. Keep us posted if you need any info.
Its a great bike! sam

Bikes: 2002 Kawasaki Vulcan
1983 Honda GL 650
1 st Bike Honda CL 175 (1974)
Age 52
   Report 
   03-10-2010, 4:52 PM
DanTheCXMan is not online. Last active: 7/11/2010 1:08:10 PM DanTheCXMan



Top 500 Posts
Joined on 06-28-2009
Windsor, Nova Scotia
Posts 145
Re: Tire suggestions for GL650
Reply Quote
Hey Sam,

I sure will post along the way. If I find an unsecured wireless signal, I'll try to do so every couple of days. What's "the triple"?

Dan
Possibly Member #34
1982 CX500 Turbo
1983 GL650 Silver Wing (acquired 2 Feb 2010)
2000 SK50 DIO (sale pending)

   Report 
Honda CX500 & G... » CX500 GL500 Tra... » General Discuss... » Tire suggestions for GL650

Powered by Community Server, by Telligent Systems