Thats great to hear. I knew they were good tyres just haven't heard from other users of these tyres.The PR2 was tempting at the time never tried them though. They owner of the bike shop (ex racer - aren't they all) strongly recommended the RA2's. He also sold Mich's & Dunlops. The Dunlops caught me eye I recently saw a very new looking S1000RR with Dunlops and may try them in the future.I have a German car so for now German tyres it is.
Currently using Conti Road Attack 2's and so far are happy with them.Amy suggestions for a good tyre not worrying too much about tread life but more emphasis on grip and feel.
How far have you got on the Avons? Are they're wearing well, because those are the other tyres I'm considering.
Quote from: Camshaft on 29 July 2013, 08:39:22 amCurrently using Conti Road Attack 2's and so far are happy with them.Amy suggestions for a good tyre not worrying too much about tread life but more emphasis on grip and feel.Most folks tend to find a tyre they are happy with and stick with it, you say you're happy with the RA2s but are evidently not happy enough to stick with them. Perhaps if you said where you feel the RA2s are lacking it might help people be a bit more specific.I was always a Bridgestone fan until the 021s which gave really bad mileage, I switched to Avon Storms which suit my riding style a lot better and give shed loads more feel and confidence. I've tried the 023s and am now back on the new Storm 3D XMs which I much prefer, even the misses could tell from the pillion seat that the bike was handling noticeably better with the Avons fitted.I'd be wary about taking peoples given mileage as a guide, different sized people ride in different styles on different roads with different loads - I had two BT023 rears and they both only lasted 2800 miles ........-----------------------------Yes, am happy with the RA2's however it is always good to hear on others thoughts and recommendations and to stay with what you are happy with is safe yes but not exactly adventurous.To find the best tyre for your needs can be narrowed down with other peoples experience and tyre are not generally changed every month or so.The new Bridgestone T30 is definitely a consideration in the future. I have always been very please with their car tyres and the 23's have had their share of happy users.
On the Thailand note. I hired a Kawa ER6n great bike. Was riding up North above Chiang Mai and decided to pull over at a small road side market for a rest and a drink (not a pint) when parking the bike the centre stand was a bit forward and it got away from me gently landing it on its left hand side,,,,,breaking off the left foot peg. FUCKKKKKKK plenty of twists to nearby small town Pia Fu....
I've always wanted to go to Vietnam/Cambodia but on a bike? golden!
As an aside I don't ride in the wet so can't comment on handling in poor weather conditions, but for a tyre with Storm in it's name I wouldn't think they'd be too bad.
Funny you should say that, I wore out two sets Storm Ultra 2s on my ZZR1400 and they were lethal in the wet. [/font]
Quote from: Camshaft on 30 July 2013, 12:11:39 pmOn the Thailand note. I hired a Kawa ER6n great bike. Was riding up North above Chiang Mai and decided to pull over at a small road side market for a rest and a drink (not a pint) when parking the bike the centre stand was a bit forward and it got away from me gently landing it on its left hand side,,,,,breaking off the left foot peg. FUCKKKKKKK plenty of twists to nearby small town Pia Fu.... I did the Mae Hong Son loop earlier this year, I did it all solo on a Honda Wave (as I was on a budget) but it was a hoot no less. Did you start from Chiang Mai? I spent a couple of nights there in the Riders Bar in the NE corner of the 'moat' -you probably know it! I did the loop clockwise staying on Doi Inthanon and at Khun Yuan, Mai Sariang, Mae Hong Son, Pai then back to Chiang Mai. I then went SE to Lampang and then East to the Laos border and followed the Mekong South and then on to Bangkok. Am doing Vietnam next.