I'm starting to think about tires for my '73 CB450 project, and I have some questions for those of you who have experience riding around streetcar tracks, specifically in Toronto.
For now I'm going with a 19" front drum from a CL450, and trying to decide between a Speedmaster (or probably a Duro HF317), a Duro HF308 (Pirelli MT53 copy), and a Dunlop K70, all in 3.5". Quality between brands aside, do you guys think there will be a difference in handling over streetcar tracks between the relatively slick Speedmaster style tire and the slightly more aggressive K70 or MT53 profile?
Less importantly, there is currently a trial tire on the rear. I like the look, but how will that handle over the tracks? I do see plenty of people riding around on dual-sport bikes with similar tires.
For now I'm going with a 19" front drum from a CL450, and trying to decide between a Speedmaster (or probably a Duro HF317), a Duro HF308 (Pirelli MT53 copy), and a Dunlop K70, all in 3.5". Quality between brands aside, do you guys think there will be a difference in handling over streetcar tracks between the relatively slick Speedmaster style tire and the slightly more aggressive K70 or MT53 profile?
Less importantly, there is currently a trial tire on the rear. I like the look, but how will that handle over the tracks? I do see plenty of people riding around on dual-sport bikes with similar tires.
