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MODEL SPECIFIC => SUZUKI BANDIT 600 thru 1200 - AIR/OIL COOLED TECHNICAL => Topic started by: Nedmold on October 11, 2007, 08:16:16 PM

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: Nedmold on October 11, 2007, 08:16:16 PM

For my 2006 Bandit S >>> I am open for your suggestions regarding new tires.  I need to replace them this winter. :shock:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: Sven on October 11, 2007, 09:45:29 PM

Wanna give us a reminder of your riding needs?  Do you do a lot of commuting, or touring, or aggressive sport riding?  How you ride makes a difference.

For example, I do a lot of commuting and long-days of touring, so I like my longer-wearing Michelin Roads, which have been upgraded to a new Road2, which I will try when I next replace tires.  The Road2 has two layers of rubber, with softer rubber on the edges where it's needed when taking curves, and harder, long-wearing rubber in the middle for commuting.  A pretty popular choice for people who match my type of riding.

So what are you looking for...you'll get a LOT of recommendations!

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: Nedmold on October 11, 2007, 10:11:29 PM

Quote from: "Sven"

Wanna give us a reminder of your riding needs?  Do you do a lot of commuting, or touring, or aggressive sport riding?  How you ride makes a difference.

For example, I do a lot of commuting and long-days of touring, so I like my longer-wearing Michelin Roads, which have been upgraded to a new Road2, which I will try when Inext replace tires.  The Road2 has two layers of rubber, with softer rubber on the edges where it's needed when taking curves, and harder, long-wearing rubber for commuting.  A pretty popular choie for people who match my type of riding.

So what are you looking for...you'll get a LOT of recommendations!

Thanks ... Mostly touring and  commuting with some aggressive sport riding now and then.

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: PaulVS on October 11, 2007, 10:41:41 PM

Do a search here for "Shinko" and I think you'll be quite surprised.   :wink:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: aussiebandit on October 12, 2007, 02:01:03 AM

To avoid continuing the saga of which tyre is best, I'd suggest Black Round Rubber ones. :stickpoke:

Seriously, I get fairly good milage out of Michellin Macadams (although I don't believe they are available any more) and I've heard good things about the Pilot Roads.  However, IMHO, don't put a tyre the has a centre groove/s on the front - this can cause the front end to 'weave'.

B6Mick swears by Shinko's, and being an ex courier he'd know about grip vs tyre life.

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: Red01 on October 12, 2007, 12:32:55 PM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

To avoid continuing the saga of which tyre is best, I'd suggest Black Round Rubber ones. :stickpoke:

You got something against the colored ones?  :wink:  :lol:  :stickpoke:
(Besides that they're all recaps, right now anyway.)
      (http://www.cycletires.com/cycleart/gallery/custbike08.jpg)

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: aussiebandit on October 15, 2007, 02:43:36 AM

No, just that they eventually do turn black, if they last that long.

Besides if you've got a black bike then colour coding the tyres isn't a problem :stickpoke:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: B6mick on October 15, 2007, 06:46:22 AM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

Besides if you've got a black bike then colour coding the tyres isn't a problem :stickpoke:

No problem here either.......

But what can I say about tyres. hmmm let us think now


SHINKO'S ROCK
                                         :bigok:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: aussiebandit on October 17, 2007, 08:54:06 AM

I was wondering how long it'd be before you mentioned shinko's in this thread....

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: PaulVS on October 17, 2007, 09:50:29 AM

http://www.ridenow.com/product/detail/ShinkoAdvance.aspx

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: B6mick on October 18, 2007, 05:49:46 AM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I was wondering how long it'd be before you mentioned shinko's in this thread....

Actually you mentioned them before me :crackattack:
And paul before you :crackattack:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: aussiebandit on October 18, 2007, 07:51:19 AM

I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: B6mick on October 20, 2007, 09:09:11 AM

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

Your lucky, I have months even years like that, I think its the blonde genes. :duh:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: aussiebandit on October 20, 2007, 09:16:55 AM

Quote from: "B6mick"

Quote from: "aussiebandit"

I know, I'm having one of those weeks......

Your lucky, I have months even years like that, I think its the blonde genes. :duh:

Or in your case, maybe it's the grey taking over :stickpoke:  :stickpoke:

Title: Need New Tires
Post by: daniel1 on October 22, 2007, 08:13:41 PM

I would like to suggest the Avon Storms.  These replaced the av 45/46 series which proved to be long lasting as well as sticky enough for track days.  I cant tell you the mileage of the storms as I just mounted a set not that long ago but they do provide great grip and appear to be wearing well.  My bike puts out 140 hp and 87 ft/lbs to the ground, so something that gets half decent miles and sticks is important and so far I am impressed.

Title: Re: Need New Tires
Post by: Vassago on October 30, 2007, 08:19:15 AM

Having worked for Pirelli you can say i'm biased but i love em.

Pirelli Diablo strada = agressive touring

good grip good wear. decent pricing