Tyres

[Grandma]

Bloody hell I'm doing something wrong, I've tried loads of tyres over the years and I've never got to2000 miles on any of them, I just thought it was cos I was getting soft sticky tyres, and thought there was a touring type of tyre which was hard but wasn't as grippy in the bends.

Blimey I wouldn't be happy with that, with my various bikes have consistently achieved 12,000 front and 6,000 rear with all types of riding including track days and touring with Bridgestones and Pirelli's. Currently have 021's on Fazer 8, had Angel ST on Gen 1 Fazer 1000 and Diablo's on R1, did try Corsa III but not happy with grip in cold weather.
[/size][/color]What pressures are you running them at?
[/size][/color]Because I am so light, ran the R1 at 36 front and back, to date it has done 55,000 miles with me and now my son has it., and has 42 in rear as he is about 17 stone to my 9.
[/size][/color]Never got on with Dunlops that came on both R1's I've had, took them off after 2,000 miles with plenty of wear left, but didn't feel safe with them :'(