Turned 68

[FJ1200W]

Rolled over 68,000 miles today, original engine never opened up.
Going to need tires this season.
Probably attention to the rear suspension links, they've never been touched.
Overall checks, you know, prep for the season.
Check the valves, balance carbs, replace plugs, check stock air filter.
Fix cracked plastic bits, what I do not know but you know they're there.
Fun stuff

[Sparky84]

They just keep on going, that's nearly 110,000 kilometres in my language and it still looks Marvellous.

yeah cracks in plastics, I know what you mean as do others.

By the title, thought it was a birthday milestone

[FJ1200W]

Had a buddy stop by for a nice ride today, he mentioned tires, and I'm getting tired looking for tires.
 
Is the only matched set the Shinko 011 Front & Rear Verge Tires?

That just make me sad, color me stupid, I prefer a name brand tire.

I may crumble and do the rear wheel conversion, whatever the latest greatest easiest version may be.

A buddy is trying to talk me into buying his Concours 1400, but who wants another 100 pounds of motorcycle?

I failed to keep up with the news, "Avon Tires may be difficult to find due to the factory closing its doors in December 2023 after 112 years of production."

[giantkiller]

68,000 just got it broke in eh
I bought shinkos for the 85 vmax I aquired with 4000 miles on it. And I think that's what I bought for the 93 Vance n Hines limited fzr600. Seem like good tires I wouldn't want to go 185 or perhaps a little past 200mph. I think I'll get some name brand tires for that.