Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
find it right now).

I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
[1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.

Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?

Both sizes do appear to be available online.

[1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B

--
/Simon

siwilson <siwilson@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:jgtsrmF72o7U1
@mid.individual.net:

> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
> find it right now).
>
> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>
> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>
> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>
> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>

where did you get the 120/70 spec from?

Looking at the Metzeler "my bike" section they say 110/80

As does Michelin

I don't think anyone gives a shit about "special" tyres for the GS.

If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like Conti Road
Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.

On Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at 12:27:50 UTC+1, wessie wrote:
> siwilson <siwi...@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:jgtsrmF72o7U1
> @mid.individual.net:
> > Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
> > find it right now).
> >
> > I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
> > [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
> >
> > Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
> > especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
> >
> > Both sizes do appear to be available online.
> >
> > [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
> >
> where did you get the 120/70 spec from?
>
> Looking at the Metzeler "my bike" section they say 110/80
>
> As does Michelin
>
> I don't think anyone gives a shit about "special" tyres for the GS.
>
> If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like Conti Road
> Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.

The 890 Adventure came with the updated Avon Trailrider OEM.
They are jolly good, scrubbed in quickly to the edge, stable on the edge, lots of grip and pretty handy on forest type trails as well.
But you absolutely don't have the same lean angle potential as road rubber and tarmac misbehaviour wears them quickly, so unless one is going off road it's a no...except the 890 has a proper 21" front wheel so it's that or "cruiser" tyres.

On Wednesday, 15 June 2022 at 12:27:50 UTC+1, wessie wrote:

> If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like Conti Road
> Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.

I always liked the Tourances on the R1100GS. Nice and cheap, relatively
long lived and well behaved enough for my riding.

On 15/06/2022 12:27, wessie wrote:
> siwilson <siwilson@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:jgtsrmF72o7U1
> @mid.individual.net:
>
>> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
>> find it right now).
>>
>> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
>> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>>
>> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
>> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>>
>> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>>
>> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>>
>
> where did you get the 120/70 spec from?
>
> Looking at the Metzeler "my bike" section they say 110/80
>
> As does Michelin
>
> I don't think anyone gives a shit about "special" tyres for the GS.
>
> If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like Conti Road
> Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.

I saw it here...

https://www.demon-tweeks.com/metzeler-tourance-next-380994/?sku=MEZ1108019TOURNF&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=wptplwiwm&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiMWioVFm2gHCEui_F_WV5AXbYsL5JTTfSZ5ftSEuoyahtmrELZO1xAaAh_EEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

--
/Simon

On 15/06/2022 14:11, siwilson wrote:
> On 15/06/2022 12:27, wessie wrote:
>> siwilson <siwilson@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in news:jgtsrmF72o7U1
>> @mid.individual.net:
>>
>>> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
>>> find it right now).
>>>
>>> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
>>> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>>>
>>> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
>>> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>>>
>>> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>>>
>>> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>>>
>>
>> where did you get the 120/70 spec from?
>>
>> Looking at the Metzeler "my bike" section they say 110/80
>>
>> As does Michelin
>>
>> I don't think anyone gives a shit about "special" tyres for the GS.
>>
>> If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like Conti
>> Road
>> Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.
>
> I saw it here...
>
> https://www.demon-tweeks.com/metzeler-tourance-next-380994/?sku=MEZ1108019TOURNF&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180&istFeedId=6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690&istItemId=wptplwiwm&istBid=t&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiMWioVFm2gHCEui_F_WV5AXbYsL5JTTfSZ5ftSEuoyahtmrELZO1xAaAh_EEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
>
>

<Googles> seems that size is for the later model 1200s

--
/Simon

On 6/15/2022 4:07 AM, siwilson wrote:
> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
> find it right now).
>
> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>
> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>
> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>
> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>
What size does the owners manual say?

--
The erstwhile Thomas
FJR1300, R1200GS, ST1100 (in memoriam)

siwilson <siwilson@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in
news:jgu4raF7toU1@mid.individual.net:

> On 15/06/2022 14:11, siwilson wrote:
>> On 15/06/2022 12:27, wessie wrote:
>>> siwilson <siwilson@nodamnspam.hotmail.com> wrote in
>>> news:jgtsrmF72o7U1 @mid.individual.net:
>>>
>>>> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I
>>>> can't find it right now).
>>>>
>>>> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong
>>>> size/type [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>>>>
>>>> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
>>>> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>>>>
>>>> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>>>>
>>>> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type
>>>> B
>>>>
>>>
>>> where did you get the 120/70 spec from?
>>>
>>> Looking at the Metzeler "my bike" section they say 110/80
>>>
>>> As does Michelin
>>>
>>> I don't think anyone gives a shit about "special" tyres for the GS.
>>>
>>> If you are only using it on road, fit a sport touring tyre like
>>> Conti Road
>>> Attack or Metzeler Roadtec O1 SE.
>>
>> I saw it here...
>>
>> https://www.demon-tweeks.com/metzeler-tourance-next-380994/?
sku=MEZ110
>> 8019TOURNF&istCompanyId=a2904180-3a7d-4e56-b876-cf81c9512180
&istFeedId
>> =6fbc4b04-fd28-4ce1-8513-835c8f118690
&istItemId=wptplwiwm&istBid=t&gcl
>>
id=Cj0KCQjwhqaVBhCxARIsAHK1tiMWioVFm2gHCEui_F_WV5AXbYsL5JTTfSZ5ftSEuoy
>> ahtmrELZO1xAaAh_EEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds
>>

I would not trust them to get anything right - they sent me the wrong
size chain for my S1000XR

>
> <Googles> seems that size is for the later model 1200s
>

changed for the LC model I think c2014

On 15/06/2022 16:10, Turby wrote:
> On 6/15/2022 4:07 AM, siwilson wrote:
>> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I
>> can't find it right now).
>>
>> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
>> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>>
>> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
>> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>>
>> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>>
>> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>>
> What size does the owners manual say?
>
>

What? *Read* the manual? Are you quite mad?

--
/Simon

On 15/06/2022 19:07 siwilson penned these words:
> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
> find it right now).
>
> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>
> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>
> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>
> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>

I'd go for round black ones, they're the best.

--
Ian

"Man will never be free until the last king is strangled with the entrails of
the last priest"

Boots wrote:
> On 15/06/2022 19:07 siwilson penned these words:
>> Somewhere, Wessie wrote about a shortage of tyres in GS sizes. (I can't
>> find it right now).
>>
>> I was just checking the Turby machine and it's got the wrong size/type
>> [1] front on it. I'm surprised NOBODY DIED.
>>
>> Googling Metzeler it seems they make a tyre contructed/designed
>> especially for the GS - anyone know what the real differences are?
>>
>> Both sizes do appear to be available online.
>>
>> [1] Currently fitted a 110/80 r19, recommended is a 120/70 r19 type B
>>
>
> I'd go for round black ones, they're the best.

Red ones are faster -
https://www.motorbikestoday.com/features/Articles/tomahawk_coloured_tyres.htm