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Continental tires
07/17/18 at 19:08:36

I mounted some new tires and thought I would pass on my experience with them since I haven't read about anyone on this forum using them. My Moto Guzzi had Metzler Lasertech tires with only 4400 miles on them but I pitched them. They tended to lock up and slide with heavy braking and the front tire also had a strong tendency to follow every groove or ridge in the pavement. They had lots of tread left but I decided they were a hazard to my health. I bought some Continental Conti Go tires. I have over 200 miles on them now and I am very happy with their performance. They seem to stick well and don't follow the grooves and offsets in the pavement. I find myself cornering a little faster than I did with the Lasertechs and the bike feels more stable in the turns. I put "Ride On" tube sealant in them which also acts as a balancer. We'll see how they hold up over time.

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justin_o_guy2 Serious Thumper Offline What happened? Posts: 55279 East Texas, 1/2 dallas/la.	Re: Continental tires Reply #2 - 07/18/18 at 03:55:10 went from the original IRC rear, I don't think anyone has found a tire that wasn't an improvement.
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Reply #3 - 07/18/18 at 07:25:47

I'm glad some one is trying the Continental Conti Go tires . I've looked their direction several time … but stuck with the tried and true. You'll have to let us know if they make 15,000 miles in the long run. I like the way they look too.
My V-7 came with Sport Demons' the rear lasted almost 4000 miles Sad

. The front rubber tore 6000 miles during a hard breaking (tread-rip) , hard enough that the anti lock break worked Roll Eyes

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: Continental tires Reply #4 - 07/18/18 at 08:04:38 MM, if your Guzzi has 16 inch rear tire you may want to look at the Dunlop Elite 3 tire. It has a long lasting center compound and a softer compound on the sides. It is supposed to be a very long lasting tire. I believe though that it is not made in a 15 inch size.
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Re: Continental tires
Reply #5 - 07/18/18 at 11:26:17

Savage is fixing to have a 16" rear when I go tubeless this winter. And I haven't bought one yet !

I've got a GS 450 set / and a GS550 set , don't know which one I'll use yet , but the GS550 brake needs an "arm" added to make it work but the brake is bigger (no problem if ya have a welder).

might go with the "Go" "Elite" tire ? If it has long life ? Dont have to deside yet ...

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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: Continental tires Reply #6 - 07/18/18 at 15:15:26 OOOOPs. Sorry. The Elite 4 is the latest version.
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Re: Continental tires
Reply #7 - 07/18/18 at 19:19:03

MMRanch wrote on 07/18/18 at 07:25:47:

I'm glad some one is trying the Continental Conti Go tires . I've looked their direction several time … but stuck with the tried and true. You'll have to let us know if they make 15,000 miles in the long run. I like the way they look too.
My V-7 came with Sport Demons' the rear lasted almost 4000 miles Sad

. The front rubber tore 6000 miles during a hard breaking (tread-rip) , hard enough that the anti lock break worked Roll Eyes

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I'd take 4,000 mi on the demons on my Guzzi Le Mans and be happy. I only get 3,000 out of a rear. Granted it's a heavier more powerful bike and I do tend to ride it like I stole it. The Demons are soft and sticky

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Re: Continental tires
Reply #8 - 07/18/18 at 21:22:39

OOOOPs. Sorry. The Elite 4 is the latest version.

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Huh

I'd like to read some reports on how long they last , they might last longer than the "Go" tire --- might not ?

So , take the South Texas ride we just took this year . I had 2,500 miles on the SportsDemon tire and was looking at a 3000 mile ride …
I couldn't take the Guzzi without putting a new tire on it , even though it only had 2,500 miles on the tire so should I have threw away a tire that was only 1/2 worn out with a 2016 manufacture date on it ? Undecided

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Anything sticker than good enough to drag foot-pegs is wasted , and on dry pavement almost any tire is that good - even the 20,000+ mile Commander II . Some of the Sport bikes have more lean angle available and need sticker tires , but that kind of sticky isn't needed on anything I've got ... Grin

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antmanbee Full Member Offline 4 Moto Guzzis and an S40 Posts: 101 NE Florida	Re: Continental tires Reply #9 - 07/19/18 at 04:10:44 I have been running Shinko 712's on my S40 and 2 of my Guzzis. They always feel well planted while cornering. I have Bridgestone battleaxe BT45's on another Guzzi and I feel less secure on them.
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MMRanch Serious Thumper Offline Evil flourishes if Good Men do Nothing. Posts: 5837 LYNCHBURG TN Gender:	Re: Continental tires Reply #10 - 07/19/18 at 07:19:31 antmanbee So you got four Guzzis and a s-40 ? I've only got one guzzi and an S-40 … I might need to go shopping ? but then I'd have to get more tires too …
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antmanbee Full Member Offline 4 Moto Guzzis and an S40 Posts: 101 NE Florida	Re: Continental tires Reply #11 - 07/19/18 at 09:20:07 Buying new shoes for the kids is expensive. That's why I buy a lot of Shinko's. I am happy with the way they handle and they are easier on the pocket book.
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MShipley Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 681	Re: Continental tires Reply #12 - 07/19/18 at 11:58:21 I got a question, who makes the 140/80-15 rear tire besides IFC I think it is?
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antmanbee Full Member Offline 4 Moto Guzzis and an S40 Posts: 101 NE Florida	Re: Continental tires Reply #13 - 07/19/18 at 14:39:16 a 140/90-15 will make your speedo just about right on the money.
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springman Serious Thumper Offline SuzukiSavage.com Rocks! Posts: 2217 Spring, Texas Gender:	Re: Continental tires Reply #14 - 07/19/18 at 14:54:37 I'm with you antmanbee, I like the Shinko 712 rear tire.
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