Aussie tyres/tires

[simon kuether]

On that note,
When you head down south, which way do you go Simon?
The coastal highway is pretty bloody straight.

Down the coast to Rockhampton (not much choice) then in and around and about through Gayndah , then play around a bit west of Brisbane , then to my sisters at Redland Bay .
Haven't done it for a coupla years (been going to 'Merica instead) .
The run down to the Island wears the guts out of a set of tyres no matter which way I go .

Cheers , Simon .

[bigboresuzuki]

Pity you can't get Metzler Marathon's still.I got 20,000 kms out of one rear on a GS1000GT.

[pete]

Good stuff Mark, that's impressive! Good to hear from ya' too!

[GS750]

ive got the metzlers on my GS750 and I found them nicer than the battleaxes (y)

[pete]

Well as of Wednesday I've got Avon Roadriders on, but all I've done so far is scrub them in.

It's a lot harder during initial turn in at low speed, but I suspect that's more the different profile as I'm pretty sure the 100/90-18 Sport Demon on the front was too pointy and allowed it to tip in a lot easier.

Hopefully I'll be out Saturday morning to get a better feel now that they're scrubbed in.

[Johno]

Tyres

I have been running Metzler Marathons for a number of sets and have been very impressed with the wear - at least 12-13,000 km from a rear. Just got my first set of Demons and they seem to be great so far. Great in the wet!

[pete]

Well so far I've gotta say I love these Avons!

Hit the twisties on Saturday morning for a shortish ride and had the best run I've ever had up Campbell's Pocket Rd. It's uphill, tight, and very twisty for a number of km's and a barrel of fun on the 450 any day.

The difference between the SD's and Avons is mainly going to be due to size... the wider SD tended to tip in a little quick and had a point when leaning left or right that it really wanted to tip, almost a bit unstable. I'd gotten used to it though...

With the better sizing of the Avon, the front felt absolutely rock solid and planted and I could tip it in with a lot more confidence.

One thing I did note though is that the Avons tend to ride a lot smoother/softer than the SD's did. Something to do with the compound or something I would assume...

So I have absolutely nothing against the SD's and wouldn't have changed except for the sizing issue... I understand 100% why the Katana guys love 'em and stick with 'em

[landshark]

Interesting, let us know how they wear in comparison Pete.

[oldgrumpy]

Just wondering what everyone is using?
I just got a quote for Pirelli Sport Demons
$165 for the front
$190 for the rear
Fitted
I asked him about BT45's and he said they used to recommend them but the technology is a bit out of date and they feather( which is exactly what mine are doing).
Anyway just after opinions as our choices are different to the US.

.................... hi i,m running bridgestone tyres front/back ,,,both from mick hone.... good to deal with regards oldgrumpy

[pete]

Will do for sure Tim, only takes a few months to rack up 5500km's these days...

[5150/gs]

Research the Pirelli MT 66 Route, I'm loving mine, and if they do in fact last the reported 10k plus miles, They grip extremely well also. Have yet to ride the rain but reports there also are Very well.