Gpz-1100

[shah269]

Well I need some new sneakers for the bike.
I try to ride to work at least 3 times a week but on the week ends I try my best to hit some twisties. Nothing serious, no track days only a few power slides threw corners. What would you guys suggest?

[PhilBiker]

I've had very good experience with Continental tires on my GPz.  Since I commute almost exclusively I'm going with full-on touring tires next time.  See my thread in the tech section.

[1KPerDay]

Michelin Pilot Roads.
 
Or Pilot Powers.
 
Or power on the front and road in the rear.

[ZZR12]

I use the conti road attacks and I love them, they get decent mileage and have all the grip you want in the twisties, these are the best all around tires I've had yet.

[Mr.Awesome]

Had good luck with the pilot roads. Decent mileage, good dry and wet weather traction. Running the avon azaro 45/46 combo right now. No complaints as of yet except for the low speed wobble some people are experiencing.  Looking like they will get better mileage than what I got on the michelin's.

[baldheadeddork]

Another vote for the Pilot Roads.

[Motorin]

I went from Dunlops to Metzeler z6's

[shah269]

Thanks guys I'll look into what I can get.
Its too early to order them right now but if I find any kind of deal I'll post it.
Also wrapping the headders on this bike to maybe safe the electric fan and possibly improve the sound.
I did it on my 87-700-VFR with a good deal of success. Will it have any effect on this bike?

[shah269]

When I wrapped the headers on the VFR the Super trap tone got allot deeper and and easier on the ears.
Also I rediced the over all ambient temperature behind the radiator and I feel that by doing so helped the fan stay alive longer and not melt/short/die.
But that was a V4 with stock header's and Super Trap slip ons, I'm just wondering what it will do to the GPZ

[1KPerDay]

Dunno... I know people who put aftermarket headers on the GPz/ZX11 generally run Muzzy aluminum rad fans to keep them from melting... you may want to post your question on the GPZ1100 mailing list and see what people say.

[No Cam]

Well I need some new sneakers for the bike.
I try to ride to work at least 3 times a week but on the week ends I try my best to hit some twisties. Nothing serious, no track days only a few power slides threw corners. What would you guys suggest?

On the tire question.  On my second set of Pilot Roads now.  Have tried Avon 45/46, and Contis.  Pilot Roads have been the best so far.

[shah269]

Thanks, I'll keep a look out for what's out there and at what price.
If I find a deal I'll share with the rest of you guys.
Its my first year on the GPZ and thus far I love the bike.
Its not as nimble as my 87-700VFR but that's like comparing apples and oranges.
So its not a fair comparison.
Besides the tire thing I'm sort of looking around for a set of pipes for the thing.
Its just too dam quiet! I would love to put a set of Super Traps on her but I don't think they make them for this bike? Do they?

[1KPerDay]

There's one for the ZX-11 on eBay now, or there was... you have to make a simple centerstand bumper, and you may have to shim the radiator but it fits otherwise. Most ZX-11 exhausts fit with no or minor tweaking. The ZZR1200 OEM system fits with centerstand modification (or removal). Lots of GPz1100 V&H SS2R systems out there, lots of Muzzy, Micron makes a system also. Note that you can't get dual slip-ons and run the stock header, as the left-side muffler is one piece with the header. If you want to run 4-into-2 you need to put on the ZZR header and run ZZR slip-ons. If you run thin-walled aftermarket headers you probably need to run an aluminum Muzzy radiator fan to keep it from melting.

BTW if your pipes are stock and have no scratches/dents I'll take them off your hands.