Avon calling?

[Fiddy40]

Hi all,
My first message on this site and I think its fantastic...... Avon tyres, I would be keen to hear from riders that use this brand whether it good or not so good. I ride a HP2 (no not with Avons) but hope to pick up a GSX1400 very soon and like the Avons so thinking of fitting them. It must be my British up bringing that I have a liking for Avons and their involvement in earling bike racing. I have checked out many threads and still the Avons have little or no mention? they can't be that bad that no one uses them.

Regards Fiddy PS sorry if this subject has been beaten up........eh, No I'm not

[Gremlin]

Immediate recall of an Avon experience: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143072-Avon-The-love-affair-is-over!

[MIXONE]

A HP2 you lucky bugger.Gizaride mister.

I used avons or dunlops on my old triumphs but haven't used them since sorry.



PS.Welcome to the site.Please feed the trolls.

[Hitcher]

I once ran several sets of Avon Storms on an FJR1300 and an Aprilia Shiver. Mrs H's 120,000km Bandit has spent most of its riding life atop Avon Storms.

However Avon appears to have made a classic mistake of messing with a winning formula. The "upgraded" Storms are not a patch on the model they replaced. I've stopped using them. So too has Mrs H. I'd like to remind Avon that that is not our fault.

[Fiddy40]

A HP2 you lucky bugger.Gizaride mister.

I used avons or dunlops on my old triumphs but haven't used them since sorry.



PS.Welcome to the site.Please feed the trolls.

thanks for the welcome, hope the attached pic comes out,

Fidddy

[Banditbandit]

Avon calling ? Yeah ... I'd try a piece of this grey-eyed beauty ....

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(oh ... the tyres ... no idea ... I haven't run Avon's since I sold my Meridan Triumph ...)

[Fiddy40]

Immediate recall of an Avon experience: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/143072-Avon-The-love-affair-is-over!

Well I guess that says it all........I have used Avons and had no problem the Viper's in fact or is that Cobra's ooops? I found those gave good feed back and great in the wet and I do not like wet riding (who does) anyway I feel a bit pissed off now as not only "do (did) i dont know now" like them I wanted to go off the norm. Regardless I will do more homework.

The Fiddy

[Fiddy40]

I once ran several sets of Avon Storms on an FJR1300 and an Aprilia Shiver. Mrs H's 120,000km Bandit has spent most of its riding life atop Avon Storms.

However Avon appears to have made a classic mistake of messing with a winning formula. The "upgraded" Storms are not a patch on the model they replaced. I've stopped using them. So too has Mrs H. I'd like to remind Avon that that is not our fault.

Hi What brand you using now and why? Is it a brand name thing with tyres, I dont know, confused! well almost.

The Fidd

[FJRider]

It must be my British up bringing that I have a liking for Avons and their involvement in earling bike racing. I have checked out many threads and still the Avons have little or no mention? they can't be that bad that no one uses them.

Regards Fiddy PS sorry if this subject has been beaten up........eh, No I'm not

Warning bells get rung when comparisons are made/assumed with race heritage tyres and road use.

And not all race tyres were created equal. Race wins were usually credited with the riders ability. Not on his tyres. Using Avon tyres never meant a win was a certainty. Nor ANY other brands for that matter.

Oh ... and welcome to the site, regardless of your opinion (and known facts) somebody will be willing to argue. (Some more able to than others though)

[Hitcher]

Hi What brand you using now and why? Is it a brand name thing with tyres, I dont know, confused! well almost.

The Fidd

I'm about to wear out a set of Conti Road Attack 2s. Then Mr Bridgestone is graciously setting me up with a set of the new T30s to evaluate for him.

And no, with me it's not a "brand name thing". Unlike some bikers I ride tyres other than Pirellis.

[Fiddy40]

I'm about to wear out a set of Conti Road Attack 2s. Then Mr Bridgestone is graciously setting me up with a set of the new T30s to evaluate for him.

And no, with me it's not a "brand name thing". Unlike some bikers I ride tyres other than Pirellis.

Look forward to your thoughts about the T30s, what about the conti's how did find them.........

Fiddy

[Hitcher]

what about the conti's how did find them

Latest update here: http://bit.ly/11eCTRg

[Blackbird]

I still rate the Avon Storms having used them for many years. However, I must agree with Hitcher that the latest incarnation, the Ultra 2's, don't "feel" as good as the earlier ones. That might be because their profile owes more to their VP2 sport tyre than the original Storms so they're more inclined to tip in rather than roll in.

I'm now using the Michelin PR3 and have been really impressed with their performance. My long term evaluation (hopefully objective) here: http://geoffjames.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/michelin-pilot-road-3-end-of-life-review.html

[AllanB]

I'd go on record stating that any of the name brand tyres (sport or sport touring) are all very good and would suit most riders. Then between each brand and different rider there are tyres that are excellent depending on the rider and bike.

It is a rider/bike thing. bahahahaha

The Conti Road Attack 2's presently on my Hornet are the best tyres I have run on it yet. You may put a set on your bike and not like them ...... neither of us would be 'wrong'.

[=cJ=]

I had a distanza as my front tyre till recently. Swapped it for a TCK80.

The distanza was fine on tarmac, average on gravel and rubbish on mud...

To be fair I never really pushed it, but it did seem to make the bike a lot quicker steering than the TCK80.

My 2c worth :yes:

[Gremlin]

Hi What brand you using now and why? Is it a brand name thing with tyres, I dont know, confused! well almost.

As others have said Fiddy, tyres are extremely subjective. Easiest example is I had a ZX10R, someone I know has the same now. The exact same model of tyres I hated, he loves, so what works for one person may not suit another. Of course we can all have fun recommending our favourites, but take it with a pinch of salt and see what suits you.

I've run a few sets of Michelin Pilot Road 2 on a CB900, 26k out of the front and 24k out of the rear. The Road 3 is fantastic in the wet and has a sharper more sporty profile than the PR2, which is a more neutral tyre. The PR3 does have a softer carcass which means some find the tyre can squirm a bit. The Metzeler Z8 has a stiffer carcass in this regard and also performs well.

I seem to have a soft spot for Michelins though, getting on very well with several models...

[busadayz]

You may want to have a chat with one of the top blokes doing some work round your place at the moment.
He may be able to give you his 2 cents worth, as he has used nothing but Avons on his Hayabusa for road riding
and track days.

[Fiddy40]

You may want to have a chat with one of the top blokes doing some work round your place at the moment.
He may be able to give you his 2 cents worth, as he has used nothing but Avons on his Hayabusa for road riding
and track days.

Hey you cheeky bugger, you just left my place lol.........I'm impressed with the feed back on this site, looking at a conti booklet just now, the others will get a look in, but I will need that something to pull me away from Avon's. The K3s on the HP2 are great as you would expect but don't look for a high mileage eh! All in all they are all great tryes, pick what is best for the style of riding etc. Cheers

fiddy:cool:

[Fiddy40]

As others have said Fiddy, tyres are extremely subjective. Easiest example is I had a ZX10R, someone I know has the same now. The exact same model of tyres I hated, he loves, so what works for one person may not suit another. Of course we can all have fun recommending our favourites, but take it with a pinch of salt and see what suits you.

I've run a few sets of Michelin Pilot Road 2 on a CB900, 26k out of the front and 24k out of the rear. The Road 3 is fantastic in the wet and has a sharper more sporty profile than the PR2, which is a more neutral tyre. The PR3 does have a softer carcass which means some find the tyre can squirm a bit. The Metzeler Z8 has a stiffer carcass in this regard and also performs well.

I seem to have a soft spot for Michelins though, getting on very well with several models...

Hi Gremlin, Yes I have had a couple of members say this about the PR2 and 3, so will have to consider Michelin, the 1400 has Metzelers on at the time and appear to have plenty of live in them yet?

Cheers Fiddy