Which Tyres to Use

[Dredwolf24]

Hello
It is coming up to my first tyre change on the bird , I currently have D208 on the bike have found them ok. And would like to try a different make maby Metzeler. I ride every day and do some long distance trips so i need something which lasts the distance.

Tnx

 

[Centaur]

Dred

You are asking summat which is NEARLY as important as which colour your Bbird is! Put tyres into the site search engine and get a VERY large drink to hand and prepare to spend a few hours. Most peeps here use either Bridgestone 020's, Avon 45/46 or the rich peeps Avon Vipers. Make sure you get Bbird specific tyres as the weight can cause a problem to ordinary tyres ......or according to some......elderly frames....like mine.....Welcome to the site. c7u8

 

[Jaws]

Yup.. either Avons or Bridgestones.. I used to be a Bridgestone man but since the new ST Avons I got converted

Generally Dunlops are refered to on this forum as Dunplops. and for bloody good reason when you compair them to others around !

 

[Stealth Rider]

Hello
It is coming up to my first tyre change on the bird , I currently have D208 on the bike have found them ok. And would like to try a different make maby Metzeler. I ride every day and do some long distance trips so i need something which lasts the distance.

Tnx

:h Time's up for my rear tyre as well, still a tiny bit left though nice Avon's 7,000miles and not one slip of the rear. If that help's my order for the same is in again

 

[parttimepilot]

I'd go with the Avon 45/46's too.


Even though I'd only really scrubbed them in when I had a "bit of an off"
They did seem to suit the 'Bird and my riding style...




The tyres had nothing to do with the crash but did give good all round feedback in all conditions (even upsidedown):}

 

[frenchuk]

Last edited by parttimepilot : Today at 09:15 PM. Reason: I cant spell

Shouldn't it be I can't spell w;;v Yep dingdong Avons 45/46, les couilles du chien dude, our very own 1200Pete from Blackbirdspares does them dirt cheap, and because I feel especially nice today, here a direct link to his rubber page - just click on the logo!

 

[D.S.]

Please don't ask about tyre pressures :}

 

[parttimepilot]

Shouldn't it be I can't spell w;;v Yep dingdong Avons 45/46, les couilles du chien dude, our very own 1200Pete from Blackbirdspares does them dirt cheap, and because I feel especially nice today, here a direct link to his rubber page - just click on the logo!

Thanks Frenchy:yo:

I think your a C*NT TOO :neenaw:

 

[Jaws]

I think your a C*NT TOO

Now then PT Pilot.. stop jumping on the band wagon ! LOL !

 

[D.S.]

Pi-Air is NOT a ladyparts. He's a very nice chap, if not a tad gay in the glove department, but generally speaking a nice chap :k

 

[frenchuk]

Pi-Air is NOT a ladyparts. He's a very nice chap, if not a tad gay in the glove department, but generally speaking a nice chap :k

Awrite awrite I'll give you one in the bum chorizo boy! w;;vAnd partimer, you're welcome - and if you took my sig perso then you must be in the shape of a mussel wearing a goatie, smell like one too :f

 

[Jaws]

LOL !!!!
Is that the modern equivelent of the old saying 'as clever as a one eyed whelk' ! LOL !!

 

[frenchuk]

LOL !!!!
Is that the modern equivelent of the old saying 'as clever as a one eyed whelk' ! LOL !!

Your flattery tells me you also want one up the bum John, so OK I'll indulge, I feel in an altruist mood tonight! k1ap

 

[Bikerbaby]

Please don't ask about tyre pressures :}

or about what to do to tyres on a TD