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Since: Oct 30, 2004
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 4:40 am
Post subject: Tyres
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Having taken the Zeph out for a little run yesterday afternoon, my concerns
about the OEM tyres [1] currently fitted have grown considerably. The
subtle combination of said tyres, one of Mr Kawaski's heavier industrial
proucts, damp greasy roads and me piloting the bloody thing is a recipe for
disaster.
Having spoken to the chap at my local SOB emporium, I have been pointed
towards BT020's [2]. Before going down this route, is there potentially a
better choice for this type of bike?
[1] Bridgestone Exedra's, with a plug in the rear one.
[2] £200 fitted, including changing the fork seals (which are weeping).
AIUI the Exedra's are crossplies, whereas the BT020's are radials. I have
not been riding bikes long enough to know the real difference this makes,
any opinions would be much appreciated.
My last experience of crossplies was on a Morris Minor, and the cjange to
radials didn't make much difference (to me).
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Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:40 am
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Dan L wrote:
> Having taken the Zeph out for a little run yesterday afternoon, my
> concerns about the OEM tyres [1] currently fitted have grown
> considerably. The subtle combination of said tyres, one of Mr
> Kawaski's heavier industrial proucts, damp greasy roads and me
> piloting the bloody thing is a recipe for disaster.
>
> Having spoken to the chap at my local SOB emporium, I have been
> pointed towards BT020's [2]. Before going down this route, is there
> potentially a better choice for this type of bike?
Avon AV45/46 will be much better. Grippier than the 020's and longer
lasting. Also about 20 quid a pair cheaper.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 5:40 am
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Simon Atkinson wrote:
> Dan L wrote:
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>> Having taken the Zeph out for a little run yesterday afternoon, my
>> concerns about the OEM tyres [1] currently fitted have grown
>> considerably. The subtle combination of said tyres, one of Mr
>> Kawaski's heavier industrial proucts, damp greasy roads and me
>> piloting the bloody thing is a recipe for disaster.
>>
>> Having spoken to the chap at my local SOB emporium, I have been
>> pointed towards BT020's [2]. Before going down this route, is there
>> potentially a better choice for this type of bike?
>
> Avon AV45/46 will be much better. Grippier than the 020's and longer
> lasting. Also about 20 quid a pair cheaper.
Cheers for that, will investigate further.
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Dan L (Oldbloke)
My bike 1996 Kawasaki ZR1100 Zephyr
M'boy's bike 2003 Honda NSR125R
Spare Bike 1990 Suzuki TS50X
BOTAFOT #140, DIAABTCOD #26, BOMB#18 (slow)<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Tyres |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 7:40 am
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"Dan L" wrote
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>> Avon AV45/46 will be much better. Grippier than the 020's and longer
>> lasting. Also about 20 quid a pair cheaper.
>
Tyres these days will usually perform beyond the limits of the "average"
rider and choice is usually down to individual preference. Having said that
on the 1200 Bandit I have experimented with the 020's and the AV 45/46 as
well as a few others.
"My" experience found that the 45/46 combination was no grippier than the
020's and I certainly found that the Bridgestones were better in the wet. As
for mileage (that was the reason I tried them going through 3 sets per year)
I also found they were no better and I get the usual 4000 miles out of a
rear.
Either choice will be better than the OE tyres.
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:40 am
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Simon Atkinson says...
> Dan L wrote:
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> > Having taken the Zeph out for a little run yesterday afternoon, my
> > concerns about the OEM tyres [1] currently fitted have grown
> > considerably. The subtle combination of said tyres, one of Mr
> > Kawaski's heavier industrial proucts, damp greasy roads and me
> > piloting the bloody thing is a recipe for disaster.
> >
> > Having spoken to the chap at my local SOB emporium, I have been
> > pointed towards BT020's [2]. Before going down this route, is there
> > potentially a better choice for this type of bike?
>
> Avon AV45/46 will be much better. Grippier than the 020's and longer
> lasting. Also about 20 quid a pair cheaper.
I'll second what Simes says here. He put me on to the Avons in the first
place and I was extremely happy with them. Much better than 020s in all
respects.
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Lozzo
ZX-9R
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 8:40 am
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Mark wrote:
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> "Dan L" wrote
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> > >
> >> Avon AV45/46 will be much better. Grippier than the 020's and
> longer >> lasting. Also about 20 quid a pair cheaper.
> >
>
> Tyres these days will usually perform beyond the limits of the
> "average" rider and choice is usually down to individual preference.
> Having said that on the 1200 Bandit I have experimented with the
> 020's and the AV 45/46 as well as a few others.
>
> "My" experience found that the 45/46 combination was no grippier than
> the 020's and I certainly found that the Bridgestones were better in
> the wet. As for mileage (that was the reason I tried them going
> through 3 sets per year) I also found they were no better and I get
> the usual 4000 miles out of a rear.
Really? That's interesting - I get a lot more miles on the Pan from
the Avons, and you can feel the difference compared to the 020's. Also
the 20 or 30 quid saving is nice!
> Either choice will be better than the OE tyres.
Agreed.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Tyres |
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(Msg. 7) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 3:40 pm
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"Lozzo" wrote
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> I'll second what Simes says here. He put me on to the Avons in the first
> place and I was extremely happy with them. Much better than 020s in all
> respects.
At the Bikeshow the guy who runs a Blackbird spares company also rated the
45/46 combination. Maybe I didn't get the mileage because I used them
harder? Maybe I'll get another set at some stage to reflect on my view to
date!
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(Msg. 8) Posted: Sun Dec 12, 2004 4:40 pm
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Mark wrote:
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> "Lozzo" wrote
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> > I'll second what Simes says here. He put me on to the Avons in the
> > first place and I was extremely happy with them. Much better than
> > 020s in all respects.
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> At the Bikeshow the guy who runs a Blackbird spares company also
> rated the 45/46 combination. Maybe I didn't get the mileage because I
> used them harder?
Even so - I'd have expected them to last at least 50% longer than the
020's (assuming you rode the same on the 020's) - if only because the
Avons start off with /so/ much tread depth.
> Maybe I'll get another set at some stage to reflect
> on my view to date!
Stick with what you like best old chap.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: Tyres |
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