(30-12-16, 01:58 AM)rw711 link Wrote: Great post Tommy and Happy Xmas & New Yr to you -
Totally agree tyres oil and consumable stuff is often personal taste, I dont mind reading through, when you come to a new bike, new manufacturer new forum etc, I'd only be looking at inane shite on facebook if not reading here.
Good thing if going to start using fully synth might be to run one of those oil cleaning flush agents through before dropping your last old oil before putting synthetic in ? Hopefully clear out the crap first - though someone may think they are only designed for cars too?
I've realised my front tyre if it doesnt need replacing for MOT will need replacing pretty soon after its between 1.5 and 2 mm at worst bits and I wouldnt want to go out in the wet. Tyre choice comes partly down to price and limited delivery options as I live in a remote area (Highlands & Islands) - many online sellers wont sell bulky items cos of higher courier charges - its been in the news lately. I couldnt find a replacement Metzler at a reasonable price/delivery online so am getting Michelin on the front and will follow suit on the back when needed. Its a Pilot but I dont think it must be most recent due to price, probably old ones being blown out.
Have you tried www.oponeo.co.uk , good priced tyres delivered to you, just take your wheel with your new tyre after finding a garage that will fit them for you, and you will still save money most likely.
There are normally 2 prices, one for a quick delivery, and the other if you can wait 4 or 5 days which will be the cheaper option. Obviously double check to make sure they cover your area for delivery.
Will I have to pay additionally for delivery? Delivery is free to the UK mainland. However, shipment to Northern Ireland and other UK islands will incur an additional delivery charge of £4.00 per piece. Please note that we do not ship to Jersey, Guernsey or the Isle of Man. In addition, we do not provide a fitting service.
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