I put a set of Michelin Pilot Road 5 GT's on my 2018 Concours this summer, planning for a cross-country trip which did not happen due to shingles.
I do my own tires, and my question is this: The GT's were a bear to mount! Has anyone found found it any easier to mount the regular Pilot Road 5s compared to the GTs? Second question is: do we really need the recommended GTs, or will the regular Pilot Roads do as well? I have an FZ1 and I love the Metzler Sportec M9s on that. Great wet grip too. But this is a much different bike.
I don't ride two-up and usually only run a top case and tank bag, no side bags. I definitely ride on the sporty side of things, and prefer grip (in the rain too) and performance over mileage. I figure changing tires is relatively cheap insurance. I bought the GTs because of the planned trip, which would have worn them out. I still plan on taking some trips (solo) with loaded up bags. I just hate to struggle with those GTs if I don't need them.
Looking forward to your experiences with them.
Craig
I do my own tires, and my question is this: The GT's were a bear to mount! Has anyone found found it any easier to mount the regular Pilot Road 5s compared to the GTs? Second question is: do we really need the recommended GTs, or will the regular Pilot Roads do as well? I have an FZ1 and I love the Metzler Sportec M9s on that. Great wet grip too. But this is a much different bike.
I don't ride two-up and usually only run a top case and tank bag, no side bags. I definitely ride on the sporty side of things, and prefer grip (in the rain too) and performance over mileage. I figure changing tires is relatively cheap insurance. I bought the GTs because of the planned trip, which would have worn them out. I still plan on taking some trips (solo) with loaded up bags. I just hate to struggle with those GTs if I don't need them.
Looking forward to your experiences with them.
Craig