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crazy horse · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:26 am Post subject: Tyres

It's nearly time for new tyres for my bike and I'm wondering if to stick with my trusted Bridgestones (020's now supersceeded by 021's) or go for something different (Michellin pilot road seem a popular choice).
Some things to consider are, my bike, which is a 750cc retro, my riding style, which I consider quick rather than fast (I'd sooner go halfway across France to watch someone else go teararsing around a track than do it myself) I ride in all weathers and I'd sacrifise some grip for Longevity (Theres still some brand new bit's 'round the edges on my current tyres).

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biggus · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:36 am Post subject:

I am a recent convert to Metzler Z6's, I have not tried them on the CB1300, but they are really good on the Firestorm and seem to wear better than the 020's tend too. Closest bike I know to yours that's running them is Chuffs 600 blandit...
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Chuffster · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 10:57 am Post subject:

I can't do anything but highly recomend the Metzeler Z6's. As Duncan says, I had a pair on my Blandit. They were great confidence inspirers straight from fitting. The front one now has 7.5 thousand miles on it, and plenty of life left yet. Unfortunately, the rear got a massive blow out on the A2 just after 2 thousand miles. I couldn't get a rear at the time so had to put an 020 on. I am quite happy with the 020, its pretty competent. Initially, it slid around more than the Metzeler. It certainly doesn't seem to wear as well either. OK, its got 5.5 thousand on it now, I suppose I should be happy with that, especially the way I tend to ride, but, its squaring off despite my bestest efforts at not letting it. I have also found that when it comes to wet riding, the 020 is not quite up to the same grip levels as the Z6, especially when it comes to white lines.
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Flipper · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 11:47 am Post subject:

Bridgestone are claiming and extra 15% on the life of the 021's compared t the 020's . My 020's are just about knackered after 7.5k miles

Might try the Z6

GT · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:

I have the Pilot Roads, v impressed with them but make sure whatever tyre you get is recommended for use on your bike!! Could cost you if your insurance co find out if you stack it and you've fitted tyres that aint !!
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Tiny · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 4:56 pm Post subject:

I swear by Metzeler M1 Sportec, but I have Pilot Powers on at the moment and they are just as good....
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lost again · Dancing tree frog! Joined: 11 Mar 2005 Posts: 2861

have metzelers m1s on the r1 dont last long on the back though
have pilot roads on the zx9r used them for tickler last year plenty of grip and seem to be wearing well

apexer · Moto Crosser Joined: 10 Jul 2006 Posts: 437

mich pilots on the storm and the diff over the 020's is amazing so much more grip in the wet and so much feel in the corners so far had done 4000mls before i took it off the road and theres no flat spot still nice and curvy
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Tango · Posted: Fri Jun 15, 2007 7:51 pm Post subject:

Got M1s on the CB13 super grip, don't think there going to last long though.

Pilot roads on the Zed thou, are superb will defo be putting them on the CB in due course.
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Va Va Oops · Va Va Yes yes yes yes!!!! Joined: 01 Dec 2005 Posts: 5020

I had new tyres just shortly after I was able to ride the Legend and haven't had any since ...so. done about 18-19,000 miles and just starting to look like they might need changing soon.......ish....

They didn't have a pair of 120s so I went for a pair of Pirelli Diablo Strada's ...same sort of thing, apparently

Must surely depend on what you want them for? ...for me, a daily commute on motorway-type traffic, and fun at weekends

crazy horse · Posted: Mon Jun 18, 2007 10:11 pm Post subject:

After all that it's gonna be 021's again, as when I booked the bike in the dealer mentioned that there was a recall with Michelin ( although he didn't specify which one's ) so I went for what I'm happy with anyway.
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