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Motorcycle tire review Honda CB 1300 S 2005-2008

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Motorcycle tire review and specification for Honda CB 1300 S 2005-2008
1	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Front Sport Touring / Trail
1	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Roadsmart Sport Touring / Trail
2	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
2	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier RR Hypersport
3	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220F ST K Specific OE / Trail
3	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax D220 ST K Specific OE / Trail
4	Front Tire: 120/70ZR17 58W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209F Supersport	YOUR AD HERE? Contact us today for motorcycle tire related Advertising!
4	Rear Tire: 180/55ZR17 73W	Tubeless(TL)	Dunlop Sportmax Qualifier D209 Supersport

Step in Line: Pay close attention to alignment--shaft drive bikes have no adjustment, but if you have a chain or belt, check the position of your tires. Proper alignment ensures better handling and longer wear.

Don't Mix and Match: Never run two tires of differing construction. We can't stress this enough, and this rule applies to bias-plies vs. radials as well as tubeless and tube-type tires--even bias-ply vs. bias-belted tires. The results can be disastrous.

Scuff 'Em Up: Optimal grip is obtained only after the tread surface has been ridden on, so go into those first few twisties with a bit of caution. The suggested break-in distance is usually 100 or so miles. After that, check the tire's pressure again!

When inspecting your tires check the tread wear indicators (TWI), which are noted by the TWI (some tires may display logos etc in place of TWI) marking located on the tire sidewall. Look towards the center of the tire to locate the actual tire wear bar which will be located in the tread groove itself, as a raised bar. When the tire is worn to this indicator it is time for a new tire. We have actual samples of worn tires to show you the amount of skin left between you and the road so to say. It is scary. The remaining amount of rubber is actually less than is apparent from the outside.

Unseen internal tire damage: If you have a front or rear wheel that has a dented rim, replace the tire, as the tire has suffered internal damage to the sidewall. This applies to car tires as well. It is wise to replace the wheel as well since it may be internally cracked. The straightening of bent wheel rims is not recommended since you are reworking the metal thus weakening it.