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Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 13-06-22
Nice, glad you like it, even more so as it's all your own work, as Mike did mine. I like the way it pulls so cleanly out of slow uphill corners, as well as the top end rush of course. On the tyre front, Red Ceri of this parish, put me on to the Metz Roadtec 01's, which have now morphed into the 01 SE. Not cheap, but they are very confidence inspiring in all road conditions. If I tried an alternative it would be the M9RR from the same company and recommended on the Tracer forum. Tyres are so very expensive of late, but you've gotta have them
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 14-06-22
(13-06-22, 04:54 PM)robbo link Wrote: Nice, glad you like it, even more so as it's all your own work, as Mike did mine. I like the way it pulls so cleanly out of slow uphill corners, as well as the top end rush of course. On the tyre front, Red Ceri of this parish, put me on to the Metz Roadtec 01's, which have now morphed into the 01 SE. Not cheap, but they are very confidence inspiring in all road conditions. If I tried an alternative it would be the M9RR from the same company and recommended on the Tracer forum. Tyres are so very expensive of late, but you've gotta have them
It came with Angel GT's, which were worn but rideable.
I then fitted PR 2's, which I found really good.
I have tried Metz Z6's, which was a laugh. Changed the way it handled to something more akin of a BMW!
Currently got PR 4's on.
Was thinking of the Avon XM Storms, but........
Re: Whoever posts last is best - Captain Haddock - 15-06-22
I tried a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM850 and it transformed the feel, so much more confidence in the corners now and they don't need scrubbing in.
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 15-06-22
(15-06-22, 12:19 PM)Captain Haddock link Wrote: I tried a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM850 and it transformed the feel, so much more confidence in the corners now and they don't need scrubbing in.Interesting. How come they don't need scrubbing in. I thought all tyres had some sort of "release agent" residue left over from the molding process. Tyre fitters always give the "take it easy for the first 100 miles or so", advice.
Re: Whoever posts last is best - Grahamm - 15-06-22
I don't know about any other manufacturers, but Bridgstone say that they don't use a release agent.
Personally, I wait for a dry day when I have to get a new tyre, then go for a ride along the motorway to wear in the centre line, then do arcing lane changes to start working in the sides.
After that, I head out to the twisties, gradually increasing the speed through the turns until I'm getting towards the edges.
Here's a lot more info: https://www.banditforum.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=14664.0
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 18-06-22
Well, whatever I go for, I'm looking forward to new rubber. Fitting the Ivans kit has transformed the way the bike runs and accelerates out of corners and roundabouts. Pushed it a bit the other evening and found it has a huge surge at around 7k and I mean a real surge :eek
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 19-06-22
Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 19-06-22
(19-06-22, 10:31 AM)robbo link Wrote: Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 24-06-22
(19-06-22, 06:47 PM)fazerscotty link Wrote: [quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329466#msg329466 date=1655631061]
Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page
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Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 25-06-22
(24-06-22, 04:17 PM)robbo link Wrote: [quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=25540.msg329467#msg329467 date=1655660871]
[quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329466#msg329466 date=1655631061]
Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page
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Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
Re: Whoever posts last is best - Captain Haddock - 25-06-22
I stuck a pair of conti road attack 3's on my TDM 850 and no scrubbing in required, transformed the feel and just seems to hang on like something brown and squidgy to a blanket right from the start, I'd reccomend.
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 26-06-22
(25-06-22, 04:21 PM)fazerscotty link Wrote: [quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329503#msg329503 date=1656083851]
[quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=25540.msg329467#msg329467 date=1655660871]
[quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329466#msg329466 date=1655631061]
Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page
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Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
[/quote]Maybe do a search on the forum for Avon Storm, see what hits you get, then pm anyone who seems knowledgeable about them. Just a thought
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 07-07-22
(26-06-22, 10:49 AM)robbo link Wrote: [quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=25540.msg329525#msg329525 date=1656170476]
[quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329503#msg329503 date=1656083851]
[quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=25540.msg329467#msg329467 date=1655660871]
[quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329466#msg329466 date=1655631061]
Glad you're enjoying the fruits of your labour. Very satisfying. On the new tyre scrubbing in subject, I'm quite happy to gently scrub in for the first 100 miles or so irrespective of any contrary advice. After all, I'll be paying for any damage if it all goes wrong. :eek
:agree So glad we’re on the same page
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Still haven't decided which brand to go for yet. I would really like to try the Avon's, but no one on here seems to have done so yet. :'(
Still got a few miles left in the rear so it's not mega urgent.......... :lol
[/quote]Maybe do a search on the forum for Avon Storm, see what hits you get, then pm anyone who seems knowledgeable about them. Just a thought
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Ordered the Avon's £212 delivered. I've gotten about a 1000 miles left on the PR 4's - going to enjoy those :rollin :rollin :rollin
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 07-07-22
That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 08-07-22
(07-07-22, 10:26 PM)robbo link Wrote: That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 11-07-22
(08-07-22, 11:33 AM)fazerscotty link Wrote: [quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329614#msg329614 date=1657229168]
That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
[/quote]That’s the very best price………….I know where to come now :lol , I’ll bring the beer. Balancing as well?
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 11-07-22
(11-07-22, 08:30 AM)robbo link Wrote: [quote author=fazerscotty link=topic=25540.msg329619#msg329619 date=1657276427]
[quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329614#msg329614 date=1657229168]
That’s a good price. My rear Roadtec 01 SE was £190 fitted and balanced to a loose wheel. What do you pay for fitting where you are?.
What do I pay for fitting? To a loose wheel, it's normally a grazed knuckle or two, generally covered by several lagers at the bench afterwards :lol :lol :lol
Its the same price if I have to remove the wheels myself............ :eek
[/quote]That’s the very best price………….I know where to come now :lol , I’ll bring the beer. Balancing as well?
I always balance as well - although I cheat a little from time too time.
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Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 12-07-22
Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Re: Whoever posts last is best - fazerscotty - 13-07-22
(12-07-22, 01:40 PM)robbo link Wrote: Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Haha lol - just give it the berries and keep the weight off it.........
Re: Whoever posts last is best - robbo - 13-07-22
(13-07-22, 10:15 AM)fazerscotty link Wrote: [quote author=robbo link=topic=25540.msg329662#msg329662 date=1657629615]
Yep, you can cheat a bit with the rear, but you soon know about it on the front :eek
Haha lol - just give it the berries and keep the weight off it.........
[/quote]Ivanizing works ok then… :lol