tires

[millionaire]

I have a 1994 Yamaha Seca II that I have been riding for about two months and after about 4500 miles I need a new back tire, possibley a front too. About 80% of the 4000 were spent in the canyons and the previous 500 were done by the previous owner. This is my first bike so tire selection is a mystery. My bike is pretty low powered, about 55 Hp and maybe 40ft. lbs. of torque. What would you guys recommend if mileage isn't too much of a concern. I want to be confident with my grip, I never could with this set of Barracudas.

[Mista Black]

dunlop 220's. unless you're really pushing HARD in the canyons it's all you'll ever need. and they'll give you kick ass milage (or at least should on that bike).

[rforsythe]

You sound like a man who needs a killer deal on a set of Pilot Powers.

[Mista Black]

good point. since they're a dual compound tire they should last him really well too. i still need to try them out as well.

[~Barn~]

Actually Jeff, Pilot Powers are not a 2 compound tire. The Pilot Race are, however.

And I think Ralph was mostly kidding. He's selling Powers, so the post was a little tongue in cheek.

Those tires are a bit of overkill for a Seca II, I think.

[Mista Black]

i know of people who are overkill if they are running chin shins on there zx10, r1, gix 1000, etc too though.

i could swear i'd read someplace that they were dual compound?? look again and you are right... they're not. my bad.

[Sparker]

i used to have a Seca II, it was my first bike as well!

as for tires, if i remember correctly the rear on that is a 130. if thats the case its gonna be hard to find a set of pilot powers or likewise tires. when i had my seca II i was running Avons on it and i remember them lasting me a long time and never really noticed any grip issues.

the 55HP is pushing it. stock they were at 49hp at sea level. you prolly got about 40hp, but still a fun bike.

[Sparker]

i believe i rode Avon Venoms....but not too sure as it was years ago.