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Offline pamsman

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CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« on: April 23, 2021, 06:03:35 PM »
Hello, just fetched my wheels back from Full Circle Wheel Building after new rims from David Silvers and rebuilt with stainless spokes  also supplied by Full Circle, A great job.

Now I have my very nice wheels would anyone be able to recommend which tyres would be most suitable to look as original as possible
and give good dry weather grip.

The last time I purchase a rear tyre for this bike was 43 years ago and could only afford a used Continental which I bought from Tony Rutter. I don't mind buying new ones now!! 
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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2021, 06:42:58 PM »
Metzelleror Continental for period look
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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2021, 07:06:52 PM »
Fitted TT100's to mine as per the olden days, but I wear them out slower now.

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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2021, 07:35:40 PM »
Continental RB2 K112 pair for probably the most original equipment look, along with completely modern manufacturing and performance.

Very natural steering and general handling tires too, a good balance of attributes.
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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2021, 07:39:08 PM »
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« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2021, 07:43:06 PM »
Metzeller Perfect ME 11 nd ME 77 are similar to conti's
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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2021, 07:54:41 PM »
My tyres have been on the bike since 2007 and I have been looking to change them, those continentals look good, what sizes are they for the CB750.

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« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2021, 07:56:29 PM »
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Both good too as Bryan indicated.
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« Reply #8 on: April 23, 2021, 08:40:02 PM »
Michelin have just launched a new range (Road Classic) of tyres for classics that I think I’m going to try on one of my rebuilds soon...

M&P have them here and are pretty much the same price as my preferred Conti RB2/K112..:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/133088234297

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« Reply #9 on: April 23, 2021, 08:47:04 PM »
Sorry, just read the OP and you’re looking for the original ‘look’. In my opinion the Conti RB2/K112 are a superb choice both in terms of performance and looks. They just look ‘right’.

Here’s a set on my latest K0 build that I’m just finishing off now:

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« Reply #10 on: April 23, 2021, 10:11:15 PM »
Both Contis and Metzellers come in the original sizes but you may have to go for tubeless with a tube which is fine
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Re: CB750 F1 Tyre choice!
« Reply #11 on: April 24, 2021, 04:56:52 PM »
Thank you all, great advise I think I might go for the Contis they look very period.
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