CBF 500 Tyres

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Hi there guys`n`gals

Soon time to put a new set of tyres on my Honda -04.
My previous bikes have all been "veterans" with much different "shape" to what`s on this one so here I have no experience!
What brand to go for? Touring!
I`d appreciate your findings.
Thanks!
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To ride or not to ride?
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[xX-Alex-Xx]

What sizes does it have?

I've always run Pilot Powers where possible. A bit overkill for normal road use but they've never let me down.
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[stinkwheel]

Pilot roads (4 or 5) should be more hardwearing than the sports if you're touring or doing a lot of commuting/motorway work. I doubt grip is the limiting factor on a CBF500.

Best tyres I've ever had for wet grip that weren't out of the stupidly sticky and shortlived box.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

[SirFallalot]

Also looking for tires for my CB750, everyone I asked recommended the pilot roads.
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Lexmoto Valiant 125; 94 CB400; 96 CB750F2; 81 CB750 (restoring, lol not gonna happen); 2001 ZX9R(It's about to go :c); 2012 R1200R; 2015 R1200RS

[stinkwheel]

The only downside I can see with them is they seem to have a fairly soft carcasse which punctures easily. That's purely anecdotal.

Oh, and my rear one is now 50p-shaped because I do 2 hours of motorway, blast round twisties for 2 days then do another 2 hours of motorway. No middle ground so the centre and edges of my tyre are nearly worn out and there's a good 3mm in the in-between bit.
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“Rule one: Always stick around for one more drink. That's when things happen. That's when you find out everything you want to know.”
I did the 2010 Round Britain Rally on my 350 Bullet. 89 landmarks, 3 months, 9,500 miles.

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Road 5 was ordered today after some research.
Will be fun to feel the difference from the Pilot Power
Though grip is for sure a factor with my CBF 500.
My old ones was worn out on the edges.
Depends how and where you ride.
I don`t need or want 140 hp to have fun!
Anyway, thank you much for nice and helpful inputs.
Enjoy summer !
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To ride or not to ride?
That is a stupid question !

[stinkwheel]

[SirFallalot]

How much did you pay for the set?

I'm considering some alternatives.
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Lexmoto Valiant 125; 94 CB400; 96 CB750F2; 81 CB750 (restoring, lol not gonna happen); 2001 ZX9R(It's about to go :c); 2012 R1200R; 2015 R1200RS

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[SirFallalot]