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Post by captaincaveman on May 4, 2012 20:23:27 GMT 1
Think i read here that someone uses Continentals are they a hard tyre?
What do else do you use and what size?
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Post by arrow on May 4, 2012 20:26:33 GMT 1
I use the conti go's they are a lovely tyre, not hard at all. 110/90/18 and 90/90/18 [a href="  "] [/a] [a href="  "] [/a] |
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Post by btlc on May 4, 2012 21:05:31 GMT 1
Avon Road Riders 110/90/18 and 90/90/18 great tyres.
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Post by captaincaveman on May 4, 2012 21:22:01 GMT 1
Do you run tubeless? there were tubes in my wheels but ive heard if you use tubes in tubeless wheels they can over heat?
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Post by arrow on May 4, 2012 21:28:23 GMT 1
They are tubeless tyres but you need tubes in them for those wheels. No problem with over heating, 'tis standard practice now on the RD's.
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Post by mellow on May 4, 2012 21:46:32 GMT 1
Bridgestone BT 45'S  |
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Post by flames on May 4, 2012 22:10:19 GMT 1
dont wanna hijack this thread,but which are best for hard riding?
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Post by mellow on May 4, 2012 22:13:21 GMT 1
Bridgestone BT45's ;D
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Post by arrow on May 4, 2012 22:48:38 GMT 1
dont wanna hijack this thread,but which are best for hard riding? I would say most of the modern tyres. The Conti's also seem to be quite hard wearing. I expect to get a good high milage from them.  Its one thing that struck me when I got back into biking 3 years ago that the tyres now are soooo much better than in the 80's. |
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Post by hazey on May 4, 2012 23:31:20 GMT 1
I will second that,and the front will never wear out ;D although is looking a little perished now  |
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Post by bare on May 7, 2012 3:13:55 GMT 1
Whichever tyre you choose.. and do so carefully :-)
Be SURE that they don't have the laughable elliptical cross section of BT45 rears.
Virtually HALF of that tire is simply unusable, as your handlebars would Ground..
before you got into the last 50% of that tires' tread. Makes for 'interesting handling IF you actually explore the RD's capabilities. IF you don't... ANY tire will do.
Bridgestones Belong on Kia's IMO.
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Post by captaincaveman on May 7, 2012 19:50:34 GMT 1
I remember after passing my test and buying F2 after a while i wore the one leg off the centre stand and has to get my exhausts plated after wearing holes in them going around roundabouts was like a Mobil fire work show in the dark ;D Doubt i,l be riding like that now mind, young and fearless at the time  |
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Post by flames on May 7, 2012 19:54:04 GMT 1
I remember after passing my test and buying F2 after a while i wore the one leg off the centre stand and has to get my exhausts plated after wearing holes in them going around roundabouts was like a Mobil fire work show in the dark ;D Doubt i,l be riding like that now mind, young and fearless at the time thats great dude......but what rubber did you have fitted??? |
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Post by flames on May 7, 2012 19:58:04 GMT 1
btw,out of interest,mine came with avon road runners fitted.fine in baking hot sunshine,till you lean over too far.........fine in the wet if you stay at home.its a wheel spinning slippery slidey liability if you take it out in rain.i replaced the rear with the same because the front still had life in it.theyre still fitted,but at 20 yrs old i dont expect them to last much longer.lol
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Post by captaincaveman on May 7, 2012 21:20:20 GMT 1
PIRELLI something or other but that was almost 20 years ago.
Think i tried AVONS to can remember they used to snake away from traffic lights in the wet ;D
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Post by chamber66 on May 7, 2012 22:17:06 GMT 1
I remember after passing my test and buying F2 after a while i wore the one leg off the centre stand and has to get my exhausts plated after wearing holes in them going around roundabouts was like a Mobil fire work show in the dark ;D Doubt i,l be riding like that now mind, young and fearless at the time Obviously as you can't ride for shit these days ;D |
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Post by mellow on May 7, 2012 23:21:20 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Deleted on May 8, 2012 9:45:28 GMT 1
I remember after passing my test and buying F2 after a while i wore the one leg off the centre stand and has to get my exhausts plated after wearing holes in them going around roundabouts was like a Mobil fire work show in the dark ;D Doubt i,l be riding like that now mind, young and fearless at the time However, if you do want to ride like that now I would recommend BT45s. I have them on my F2 and love them ;D The centre stands not happy, though  |
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Post by trev1340 on May 8, 2012 16:39:30 GMT 1
i used metzeler i think they were me 99 but the back looked like it had 50p's carved into it and the front was just a v shape i loved them at the time they are probly crap compared to what you can get now
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Post by cj on May 8, 2012 21:50:41 GMT 1
i used metzeler i think they were me 99 but the back looked like it had 50p's carved into it and the front was just a v shape i loved them at the time they are probly crap compared to what you can get now The front still looks the same, although different underneath the surface. Rear has been re-worked but both still out there Now known as "Lasertec" "Proven tread patterns for all-weather riding. Tread pattern design provides excellent water drainage that reduces hydroplaning, enhancing wet performance for safe riding in all weather conditions. New compounds ensure higher braking performance on both wet and dry surfaces. Classic tread pattern is designed to prevent irregular wear and cupping. Multiple-Radius Contour Design is tuned specifically for the bias-tire touring segment and provides radial-type handling. High silica content of the new compounds helps provide outstanding grip in all weather conditions and reduces rolling resistance to improve mileage. H-rated for speeds up to 130 mph or V-rated for 149 mph."  My 80's experiences with rubber.. Avon Road Runners = Get more life insurance (totally useless unless dry and 30C+) (Totally cool for "boil up burnouts mind ;D ;D ;D) Pirelli phatoms or Metzelers tyres of choice (Phatoms more dry sticky but never lasted) These days I've been interchanging Avon Road Riders and Bridgestone BT45's (Work year round + thrashing in free time) From new both the RR's and BT45's feel awesome, pegs down, loadsa confidence. Both appear to perform equally in the wet which is pretty good. One thing I have experienced however is that although the 45's seem to fade gradually the RR's tail off severely after about 5k miles. My next set/s will most likely be the 45's as they appear most predictable. "During the war Rodney..." That'll be 50p Sir! Old money (ME99 rear) (ME33 Laser front (as above)) Metzeler perfects  |
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Post by lovelydog on May 8, 2012 22:05:05 GMT 1
I had a 350LC fitted with Dunlop Arrowmax and thought they were great,it was only the occasional tank slappers that ever made me sweat on that bike. . . .well,and its lack of brakes. Good tyres though.
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Post by mikee on May 13, 2012 9:23:42 GMT 1
i crashed mine on contis 3 years ago , didn't like them before that either ,slide and spin a lot
tho strangley okay in the wet
might try the avon road riders when it back in one piece
am 22's used to be the sticky ones of chioce and pirelli phantoms bitd
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