New Tyres today !!

Skollers · 01-11-2009, 09:20 PM

I have just fitted some new tyres on my RR today, they are Michelin Pilot Sport's front & Rear, the bike handles better, new to riding so only just getting use to the bike but grip was much better than before, I'll keep you posted on how they handle.

Recent tyres on the RR was Racetec rear & Battleaxe front which we're knackered IMO.

I purchased my tyres from Busters Motorcycle shop in Coventry, paid £139.99 for both tyres, so very happy all round.

Colin.

Ibbo · 01-11-2009, 09:49 PM

I'm not familiar with those tyres are they new? I run Michelin Pilot Road 2's which are the Dog's Danglies IMO.

But I can't get a pair for less than £210 RIRO so the price you got seems excellent.

**druidsam** · 01-11-2009, 09:50 PM

new tyres make a huge difference to the bike, dont forget to take it easy until they're scrubbed in properly

................................Sam

Skollers · 01-11-2009, 09:59 PM

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Originally Posted by druidsam

new tyres make a huge difference to the bike, dont forget to take it easy until they're scrubbed in properly

................................Sam

Thank's Sam, don't worry I'm not out to break any records.

Skollers · 01-11-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibbo

I'm not familiar with those tyres are they new? I run Michelin Pilot Road 2's which are the Dog's Danglies IMO.

But I can't get a pair for less than £210 RIRO so the price you got seems excellent.

My son has these on his Hornet, they are very good, here is the link for Busters.

Busters Accessories - Home

Ibbo · 01-11-2009, 10:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Skollers

My son has these on his Hornet, they are very good, here is the link for Busters.

Busters Accessories - Home

Ta for the link. Busters seems like a good shop, but they are a bit more expensive than the place I get my rubber.

Bogof · 01-11-2009, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Ibbo

Ta for the link. Busters seems like a good shop, but they are a bit more expensive than the place I get my rubber.

Thanks for that link!!!

It's not that far from me, so I think I know where I need to get my new rear when I'm back on my bike

bikerchick1 · 02-11-2009, 08:30 AM

Blimey thats cheap it cost me £110 for one tyre for my Vfr

Singh600RR · 02-11-2009, 10:34 AM

never ran on any michelins (on the bike), had:

BS BT021 (great tyre)
Metzeler Sportec M1 (good value sports tyre)
Dunlop Qualifier RR (Great tyre ... so far)

Harris-Dobson · 02-11-2009, 10:45 AM

I'm currently on Michelin Pilot Road 2's aswell, but when it comes to replacing I'm not 100% if I'll stay on Michelin or opt for cheapies as I know there will most likely be a noticable difference