First Bike...tires???

I just bought my first bike, an 82 xj750 maxim. the tires hold air but are dry rotted and need replaced. Like I said this is my first bike, I just want to get out and ride, going fast is not in my plans, What type of tires you would recommend. There are many so styles and brands i am having a hard time figuring out what to get.

thanks Scott

 

Hi, welcome to the site. I put a set of Kenda Cruz 671's on my 700. Didn't cost much and they handle great, besides they look good too.

 

i just replaced my 10 year old rubber with bridgestone s11 spitfires recommended by lots of other people on this forum. so far i love them they're much stickier than the old ones i havent felt any slippage during the break in either its a good smooth ride. got a front and rear from bikebandit shipped for $120.09 and took them to cycle gear and got them mounted, balanced, and new valve stems for $40. whatever you pick go to bikebandit and enter ducati123 as the promo code to get 10% off

 

I would suggest you to go for Biedgeston. The tires are long-lasting also.

 

Dunlop or Bridgestone are both very sound recommendations.

When you have that back wheel off, be SURE to inspect your rear brake shoes for delamination-- read this: http://xjbikes.com/Forums/viewtopic/t=15874.html yet another member just posted about finding crumbling shoes.

 

thanks guys, this gives me some place to start.

 

Another vote for the spitfires....
Put mine on last year, broke them in during a week of rain, not 1 slip...

 

Really... I went all nuts with tires my first bike around and have learned that, with the type of riding I do, the cheapest Dunlops I could find did the same job with no noticeable difference.

 

I haveto replace tires at least once a year, I ride a lot usually between 10k and 20k a season so I go with the dunlops, cheap and a good tire to boot. This year I'll be looking for a better tire as I'm going to change my riding style and miles driven this coming year

 

You might have to spend a few extra dollars to get you some Metzler "LaserTec" Tires, fore and aft, on that Bike of yours; but you'll have a pair of tires that are: Great to learn on and even better after your confidence improves.

Metzlers come with a Tread Pattern that requires using a heavy amount of "Release Agent".
The Release Agent makes the Tire too slippery for Performance Riding until the Release Agent is worn-off.

Rather that risk riding 500 Miles on a tire slick with Release Agent, ... spend a half-hour wiping the Contact Surface of the tire with a rag that's pretty damp with Clorox Bleach.

The Bleach will dissolve the Release Agent and remove it.
Wash the tire off with soap and water after you soften and remove the Form Release Agent.

 

Currently, I have Dunlop D404s on my Maxim 750. After about 8000 km there is a slight wear in the center of the rear tire but they are holding up well. I have been happy with them.

On another forum Bridgestone BT-45s were recommended with the selling feature that they have a dual rubber compound that allows the center to wear at the same rate as the rest. I'm interested and may go that route next time.

 

Got Bridgestones on all my bikes. Been very happy with them.