[AKA AllyKat]

Finally got mine on. Now I just have to wait for the snow and ice to melt off the road, a rain storm to get all the sand and salt washed away, and a couple days over 35 degs.
Mounting costs are definately interesting. Went to the local Suz-HD dealer $50 a tire on or off the bike. The Suz dealer an hr away 50 rear off and 35 front off. Then the second closest a Yamaha dealer, 30 or 35 (cant remember which) rear off and 15 front off. I just dont get the price difference.

[KatanaSoldier]

Congrats on your tires! You will love em!

[mac.g]

can i ask what these are like in the colder months?

out temps here are not as luxurious as yours, and wondered if they are worth considdering in colder climates?

[md86]

Finally got mine on. Now I just have to wait for the snow and ice to melt off the road, a rain storm to get all the sand and salt washed away, and a couple days over 35 degs.
Mounting costs are definately interesting. Went to the local Suz-HD dealer $50 a tire on or off the bike. The Suz dealer an hr away 50 rear off and 35 front off. Then the second closest a Yamaha dealer, 30 or 35 (cant remember which) rear off and 15 front off. I just dont get the price difference.

Do a little studying and mount them yourself . It's not TERRIBLY hard . Just need to know a couple tricks to make it a little easier .

[AKA AllyKat]

nxt set maybe. Im pretty good with vehicle mechanics but working on an mc is a new experience. So im taking it slow an learning as I go. As for dis/re mounting the tires I get that but how do you balance them? I haven seen a home tool for that.

[md86]

Don't need a tool . Just slip the axle back through , but get the brakes out of the way . SPin the wheel gently , and wait for it to stop . Somewhat time-consuming , but I watched a shop do it the same way on their balancing rig .

[KatanaSoldier]

can i ask what these are like in the colder months?

out temps here are not as luxurious as yours, and wondered if they are worth considdering in colder climates?

Luxurious temps here in New England? You are a funny guy!

They Conti's do fine on the cold roads here.

[mrphotoman]

I just ordered a set of Road Attacks 120/70/17 and 150/70/17 for my 1996. I will let you know how I like them.

$213.90 Shipped from ride direct.

[audiviruz]

KS what size tire are you running back and fronts? And there are the Conti road force.

Luxurious temps here in New England? You are a funny guy!

They Conti's do fine on the cold roads here.

[KatanaSoldier]

OEM sizes of 150/70ZR17 Rear and 120/70ZR17 front. I have the Contiforce. and could not be happier with them


Here is the thread of where I bought them from.

http://katriders.com/vb/showthread.php?t=68255&highlight=contiforce

[DarrylHadfield]

I vaguely recall reading somewhere that you can actually get away with 170/70R17's in the back.. or am I recalling wrong?

D.

[Mat0302]

of course you can get away with it, but it's not as safe

[MadKatter]

I just put on a ContiSport Attack 160/60zr17 on the rear and love it. I was dragging pegs at my M.S.F Experienced Rider Course the next week, "had to show off for the Harley guys". I plan on getting the matching front this spring.

[StevieB]

...Bandit is 8 1/2 years old...

So, you ride a Kat, and have a dog named Bandit?

Well, I used to ride a Bandit, and I have cats...

... but these things make you feel like you can stick to anything!

Look! Up on that window wall! It's... FLYMAN! He can stick to anything!

[Mat0302]

Spider Kat, Spider Kat, Does whatever a spider Kat does...