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I prefer to run a 130/80 or 130/90.
Right now I'm using a Cheng Shin 140/90/15. It works, has been on there for 10 years, and is just as lousy now as the day it was put on. You should thank whatever deity you believe in that Cheng Shin and Maxxis are out of the street tire game.
The stock rear for an 800 Intruder is a great tire. 140/90/15 Dunlop Qualifier. Lisa's stock rear lasted 15K miles. Local stealership was closing them out a couple months ago for $38 or so. Picked up the last 2 they had. Retail runs from $119-210 depending on how big a rip off your local shop is.
You won't go wrong with Dunlop 404s, Metzeler, Pirelli, Continental. If you can find an Avon small enough they are okay, but very soft, don't last long.
Avoid IRC, Cheng Shin, Maxxis, Duro. Garbage.
If the salesman tries to sell you a Carlisle or Arco with zig-zag tread, shoot him. Some shops still have them in the back room. They quit making them in the early to mid 1980s.
If your thumbnail won't make an impression in the tread the tire is too old to be installed.
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