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Jun 19, 2007 11:16:12 GMT -5
Post by mexicanbandit on Jun 19, 2007 11:16:12 GMT -5
I run BT45s but like you say not much good in the wet but I've never had avons before. dou really get 12tho outta the rear? I'm in need of a front so i may try them out
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ntv2
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Jun 19, 2007 12:58:39 GMT -5
Post by ntv2 on Jun 19, 2007 12:58:39 GMT -5
they are the avon azaro st tyres i run a slightly smaller front tyre 110/70/17 as thats the one in the offer, i also tend to run my tyres down to 1mm to get the maximum value from them
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Jun 20, 2007 12:40:42 GMT -5
Post by derbyshirebill on Jun 20, 2007 12:40:42 GMT -5
Yes NTV2- I got a 110/70 on the front too. It works great, but don't it look skinny compared with the standard size. I still can't get to grips with 12k miles from a rear tyre though. I thought I was gentle on the throttle and brakes, but that's astounding. Bill
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Jun 20, 2007 13:59:20 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Jun 20, 2007 13:59:20 GMT -5
12k miles from a rear tyre ,how do you manage that , i know these bikes are cheap to run but i would be happy with 6 to 8k,wouldn't reccomend going down to 1mm with the state of our roads !!!!!!!!,you must be a easy rider Hovis
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ntv2
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Jun 20, 2007 14:57:58 GMT -5
Post by ntv2 on Jun 20, 2007 14:57:58 GMT -5
my commute to work is 3 miles back roads, 14 miles dual carrigeway, 40 miles motorway then 4 miles A roads to work, do it all at about 60-70. the centre of the tyres wear out long before the edges. the last rear did 11671 miles before it went below 1mm
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Jun 22, 2007 8:33:54 GMT -5
Post by mexicanbandit on Jun 22, 2007 8:33:54 GMT -5
The legal limit on a bike is 1mm, anyway there are those little wear indicators in between the tyres tread.
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Jun 22, 2007 10:43:21 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Jun 22, 2007 10:43:21 GMT -5
Yeah Mexican your right but as i only have two wheels on my bike and the state of the roads plus the partially sighted car drivers ect ect i always change mine at about 2mm,just a personal choice,each to their own Hovis
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Jun 23, 2007 7:28:23 GMT -5
Post by jaz66 on Jun 23, 2007 7:28:23 GMT -5
Hi it's time to replace tyres, so read thru posts So Q. Anyone know if these prices are any good? www.fwr.co.uk/pairdeal.htmand what tyre would you recommend Cheers for any advise Ride safe & enjoy Jim
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Jun 23, 2007 7:42:05 GMT -5
Post by jaz66 on Jun 23, 2007 7:42:05 GMT -5
Hi wondered if any had seen this and might know someone who could be affected? "Michelin has launched a campaign to recall its Pilot Power 2CT and Pilot Power 120/70 ZR 17 front motorcycle tyres with “Made in France” markings. An examination of these tyres showed a possible defect in the tread due to a manufacturing irregularity. No cases of pressure loss have been reported and no accidents have occurred. Because customer safety is its primary concern, Michelin has decided as a precaution to replace certain 120/70 ZR 17 Michelin Pilot Power 2CT and Michelin Pilot Power front tyres." www.hoc.org.uk/Ride safe Jim
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Jun 23, 2007 14:07:36 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Jun 23, 2007 14:07:36 GMT -5
Jim, as i've said in previous posts the Metezler laser tecs i've got are excellent wet and dry,was pointed to them by a dispatch rider up from Dublin on a NTV,he reccomended them to me and i fully agree,but tyres are a personal choice,everyone has their favourites,what one person swears by another will think are nutse,guess it's really trial and error until you find a make you personally feel comftable with,
Hovis
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Jun 23, 2007 14:10:25 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Jun 23, 2007 14:10:25 GMT -5
ERRR I didn't write "nutse" !!!!!!!!!!!!!!, what ever thats suspose to mean ,it was a somewhat strong word,guess were back to the "pregnant dog" syndrome !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hovis
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Jun 23, 2007 18:15:38 GMT -5
Post by jaz66 on Jun 23, 2007 18:15:38 GMT -5
Hi Hovis I think what your trying to say is "5hite" No Offence meant................. ;D Weird but you can't say 5hit / 5hite but you can say BOLLOCKS ? Go figure Jim
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Jun 24, 2007 4:15:22 GMT -5
Post by derbyshirebill on Jun 24, 2007 4:15:22 GMT -5
This is fun! It's like being back in primary school, seeing what naughty words you can get away with. Let's try knackers.
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Jun 24, 2007 4:16:45 GMT -5
Post by derbyshirebill on Jun 24, 2007 4:16:45 GMT -5
Fornicating pregnant dog! It worked.
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Jun 24, 2007 13:40:34 GMT -5
Post by hovis on Jun 24, 2007 13:40:34 GMT -5
Very good Bill,will have to be a bit more creative with my wording in the future,and Yes Jim you were right
Hovis
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