I am in the process of trying to set up a group purchase of Avon Race tyres for riders that have older bikes. If you are running skinny 18" rims front/rear, or 19"/18" front/rear you know how limited your non-DOT race compound tyre choices are. These tyres are not cheap (hopefully better priced with a volume discount), but they double quite well as rains, and will frequently last one or more seasons. In the grand scheme of things, a good set of tyres for a classic race bike is the one must have improvement. If you would be interested in this, please PM me with F/R sizes. To get an idea of what is available check out: http://www.avonmoto.com/products/non-dot-race-tires The more people we get on board the better the pricing! I have been running various combinations over the years, and can help you with selection. cheers