with new "skids" remember to (elmer fudd voice)"be very very carefull"
mold release(slickem) is still on them..
give em 500 miles to wear it off..

i guess a person could bleach em a lil bit but dont know

Thanks for the very informative replies.  I think that I am going to go ahead, for right now, and get the Dunlop K555 so my speedo stays right, then later upgrade to the Metzeler.

Thanks again!!!

Jim B .

Sorry haven't been on lately, been working a lot. I have to agree with you about  the Shinko 712's. I have 6,500 miles on mine and the rear is just now starting to show any wear at all. The front looks like it is new. These tires are good in rain, light sand & dry pavement. I'm still in Florida right now, will be leaving tomorrow to ride back to Dallas TX. will post pic's of the tread then. I'm running 40psi in front & 36psi in the rear.

Now they have 8,000 miles on them.

OK, I am a newb on the tires too.  I got a 1998 Savage last year and it had these tires on the bike:

Front Tire - Dunlop D404F - 100/90-19
Rear Tire -Dunlop D404 - 130/90-15

* these Dunlops show "Tubeless" on the tires as well.

I am wanting to replace them now but when I look at the Owner's manual is says I should get these tires:

Front Tire - 100/90-19 M/C 57H - IRC GS-18F
Rear Tire - 140/80-15 M/C 67H - IRC GS-18R

Can I use any tires as long at the size is the same?  The front tire is easy enough to find but the 140/80-15 is more difficult to locate.  Can't I use a 130/90-15 again?  I'm not sure what the REAL difference is between the sizes.  

I don't want to get Dunlops again.  I was actually reading good things about the Perrali's but want to make sure the 130/90-15 size would work.  When you call the places online, they just go with what the manual says.

I put about 5000 miles on my motorcycle last year and probably will put that much on this year.  I'd like to get some tires that are going to last a couple of years at least.

After answering my question about the size issue, anyone have a recommendation for tires?  I see that some people were saying good things about the Metz 88's.  Any other suggestions?  Bueller?  Bueller?  

I bought Pirelli Route 66's. I've had them on for about a year and maybe 5000 miles. I really like 'em plus I got them on sale.

If you go that route (No pun really intended) double check to make sure you either have clearance from the fender bolts or swap out the hex head bolts for buttontop allen heads...just in case.
Me...I didn't but some on here have had the bolts tear up their nice new tires which could ruin your day...