(Part 2) Best motorcycle tires & innertubes according to redditors

Nah, they're correct. There are arrows that indicate the direction on the sidewall to make sure.

For additional reference
http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-Front-Tire/dp/B0043YGLHU

Yeah since you noted those i looked up the other prices...


levers are $15, not $100
https://www.amazon.com/Black-Adjustable-Motorcycle-Clutch-Levers/dp/B00CQNEZ5U

tires are $160 for the pair... not $400.
https://www.amazon.com/Continental-Conti-Motion-Touring-Radial/dp/B002FKHNTE


Looks like he's covering labor prices as well...

Rear

Front

Just got my third set this past April. A portion of my commute is dirt road, which often gets nasty during the summer rains and incredibly rough all other times. I find these to be a good mix for those conditions, and I'm always ready to follow a dirt trail if I want to.

Here is a list of upgrades to the bike, and some of the gear I brought with me.

2001 Triumph Bonneville:

• TEC 2>2 Sprint Exhaust
  
• 135 main jets, 42 pilot jets, 1 shim on each needle
  
• TEC Triumph Chrome Luggage Protector Racks
  
• TEC Bonneville Center Stand Kit
  
• BellaCorse 1" Superbars
  
• Universal Black 3" Round Bar-End Mirrors
  
• Arkon iPhone Handlebar Mount
  
• SAE to USB Motorcycle Quick Disconnect Charger
  
• Omni-Cruise Throttle Lock
  
• BellaCorse Mini Rear Fender with LED Tail Light
  
• BellaCorse Motone Turn Signal Mounting Brackets (rear of frame version for the rear, front version fits under the rectifier)
  
• BellaCorse Cat's Eye Turn Signal Indicators (front and rear)
  
• 2014 Thruxton Flyscreen, sanded and painted semigloss black
  
• Airhawk 2 Medium Seat Pad
  
• Cycle Gear Bilt Explorer Dry Bag (large)
  
• MotoGear Motorcycle Saddlebags
  
• Bridgestone Trail Wing TW22 Enduro Rear Motorcycle Tire 130/80-17
  
• Kenda Kruz K673 Motorcycle Street Front Tire 100/90H-19
  
  Camping Gear:
  
  
• Helinox Chair One camping chair
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Junglenest Hammock
  
• Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO) Dry Fly Rain Tarp

You can get a new tire from eBay or Amazon for 60 bucks. Linked below for you.

Kenda Kruz K673 Motorcycle Street Front Tire - 110/90H-19 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005D2CQ5M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_D-bRCbYC30VZS


Then call around and find a place to mount and balance off the bike. If your willing to put in a little effort, you could have a new tire for less than 100.

Oversized avon AM24 Gripsters, and the exhaust is from a generic 250cc quad bike, modified to fit.

Front tyre is size 90/90-21, rear 130/80-17

Found this on Amazon based on /u/almondmilk 's comment. The tread pattern seems to match the one on the Busa.

ah shit my bad my man, its this model

currently back in my maxi scoot, but that thing needs maintenance too, so just these simple new tires was ordered, not sure if they are any good, but itll do for commuting I suppose.

I do live in norway, where the winter has been kinda cold, but this tyre was ordered as they dont usually service these kinds of bikes.

here are some Kenda 761's I picked up recently off amazon for my xt225. Same tire sizes as you will want>

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OG7NDY/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008OG7KI2/ref=oh_details_o07_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1.

You can also check out http://www.procycle.us/bikepages/xt225.html for lots of tire sizes, and options if you are interested at looking at more street oriented tires or supermoto combos. They also have a nice selection of DS related supplies for the XT225 but should carry over to your XT250

http://www.ridersneeds.com/motorcycle/16368/harley/kings-tire/inner-tube#select-partnumber%3DXF87-0168

Found it!

Used this link to help me determine the part number

http://www.amazon.com/Kings-Tire-Inner-Tube-XF87-0168/dp/B005UGHB8I

This
It's been a pretty decent tire for me.

Thanks. Which tires do you recommend out of these choices?

I'm looking into https://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-Touring-Radial/dp/B00LUUS5DS (front and real)

vs

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005J88BTK/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=A3TGC5XRRCX4P2&psc=1

Avon Roadrider AM26 Universal... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B005J6PL4U?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Installed:

-Trail Tech 752-119 Vapor computer

-FMF PowerCore 4 exhaust

-JD rejet 39mm FCR carb

-Aluminum skid plate

Purchased (will install):

-Kenda K270 (3.25-21 front, 5.10-18 rear)

-JTR808.41 41T Steel Rear Sprocket

-DID 520VX2GB-110 Gold X-Ring Chain with Connecting Link

-MCCT, red billet

-Silicone coolant hoses

-FMF PowerBomb header

-Kick Start V162

-2011 DR-Z400S subframe

-2-port USB charger / voltmeter

-Weego JSPT524 Powersports Tether

Need to do:

-Free power mod

-Loctite clutch bolts and stator bolts

Cargo, haven't bought anything here yet:

-PMR rear rack and sissy bar.

Haven't decided between side racks:

-Option 1 - metal looks sturdy but has just 2 mounting points

-Option 2 - great that it attaches around back for extra stability, not sure how many actual mounting points it has

-Option 3 PMR again, I like that they seem to hug the bike well but not sure if metal panniers can be used, or just bags. And in fact these only seem to have 2 mounting points as well... what's the weight capacity on any of these setups if they all only have 2 mounting points?

Still researching:

-SM footpegs or similar wide option

-LED headlight bulb

-Steel brake lines

-Windscreen

-What the hell taillight I have and where to find a flat metal sheet to get my license plate to mount on it, since the existing metal plate is broken

-Ceramic coating for FMF PowerBomb header

-Ceramic wheel bearings link link link. Expensive, but would be neat if price were no object. Will be doing mostly street riding.

-Lithium battery or capacitor - this looks appealing, and ThumperTalk carries a capacitor that would cut down on weight but would mean no electric start. I have a kick start kit though so maybe I want to live without a battery, not sure.

-Iridium CR9EIX plug

-Tool kit in one of those black plastic canisters at the rear of the bike on the left, opposite the exhaust tip

-Seat Concepts seat

-Find passenger pegs & mounts to add to the S subframe

Frivolous but tempting:

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looking for a 3.50 x 8 that can withstand high speed.


EDIT: this maybe the tire i saw on amazon, http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-50-8-Michelin-S83-Scooter-Front-Rear-Tire/321380077473?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D21235%26meid%3D6516292845835822168%26pid%3D100005%26prg%3D9374%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D141134222462&rt=nc

EDIT : YUP, http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-S83-Classic-Scooter-Tire/dp/B001V9BG2K

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