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neels
1st December 2009, 15:05
Almost time for some new boots, currently on GT501's and wondering if I replace what it's got or if there's something more suitable.

Mostly around town or 2 up touring, don't need anything super sporty as I ride like a nana.
Kickaha
1st December 2009, 17:07
Bridgestone BT45 would be ideal and although not quite as "sporty" as the BT45 on my XJ550 I ran Pirelli "Route 66" and at 10,000km they weren't anywhere close to worn out
AllanB
1st December 2009, 18:29
For your riding description the Route 66 will be a good tyre - kind of a cruiser tyre but I ran some on a old 750 twin Kawasaki and found them plenty sticky for the limits of that bike and engine. Lasted ages too!

Pop down to Cycle Treads in Manchester Street and have a chat with Don - he'll sort you out.
Kickaha
1st December 2009, 19:04
For your riding description the Route 66 will be a good tyre - kind of a cruiser tyre but I ran some on a old 750 twin Kawasaki and found them plenty sticky for the limits of that bike and engine. Lasted ages too!.

I've had pegs scraping and knee down at Ruapuna using them and they'd already done 10,000km by then
_Shrek_
1st December 2009, 19:05
Almost time for some new boots, currently on GT501's and wondering if I replace what it's got or if there's something more suitable.

Mostly around town or 2 up touring, don't need anything super sporty as I ride like a nana.

Mitas E08's will be good for you & a good price as well will also give you heaps of k's, give Linton aring at Dirt Action Service 03 3890080
budda
1st December 2009, 22:40
BT45's - a step up from the 501's in my experience - Big Don sells a LOT of 'em, be guided by his customer feedback
mouldy
4th December 2009, 14:04
BT45's - a step up from the 501's in my experience - Big Don sells a LOT of 'em, be guided by his customer feedback

I have to agree with the large one on that . I'd sell heaps of them too if Eurotreads would supply me . The Dark Lord has nothing to do with this place .
neels
9th December 2009, 09:52
The Dark Lord has nothing to do with this place .I don't want to sell my soul, I just want some tyres :devil2:

Cheers for the advice, booked in for some BT45's on friday and then probably a wee ride to give them a scuff before I head off to the coast in the rain...