Which shops are doing good deals on tyres at the moment?

[firefighter]

The websites iv'e checked are'nt showing many deals as such just standard pricing......

So have you seen a good deal out there which you would'nt mind sharing with me? (like on the blackboard at cycletreads etc)

Anywhere from Tauranga/Aucks as im in Tauranga at the mo., heading home soon, happy to stop into Hamilhole.

Also if you ride/used to ride a 900 Hornet and found a particular tyre which worked well with it i'm all ears.

Cheers.

[tri boy]

Boyd's in Ham town is super competitive.
Twist John's arm hard. He yelps, then gives in;)

[Blackbird]

Also if you ride/used to ride a 900 Hornet and found a particular tyre which worked well with it i'm all ears
Cheers.

The Hornet has the same tyre sizes as the Blackbird, but only 194kg as opposed to the 'birds 227 kg. After a fair bit of experimentation, I've found the Avon Storms best overall for the bird but I recently trialled the soft compound Avon Viper ST on the front for the importer. That's a fantastic tyre but the life is fairly short on the 'bird. That wouldn't be the case so much with with a Hornet as it won't push the front so much. My in-depth evaluation is here:http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=96683.

Guess it depends on the sort of riding you do and the tyre life you want.

Good luck!

[nallac]

Also if you ride/used to ride a 900 Hornet and found a particular tyre which worked well with it i'm all ears.

Cheers.

conti road attacks were primo on my old Hornet...:2thumbsup which is now yours...

[firefighter]

conti road attacks were primo on my old Hornet...:2thumbsup which is now yours...

Hahaha, yeah it looks a little different now!

[nallac]

what tyres are on there now?...

have you got some pics of the changes?.

[slofox]

Boyd's in Ham town is super competitive.
Twist John's arm hard. He yelps, then gives in;)

Seconded that...

[firefighter]

what tyres are on there now?...

have you got some pics of the changes?.

Was going to put some up soon, What had you done?

Iv'e done the flapper mod, headlight and indicator change......(ascerbis cyclops headlight which I think looks freakin awesome and micro LEDs) I was weighing up the twin fronts and went with the cyclops in the end and stoked with it, pretty decent light from it too.

I'm guessing you did the pipes? And the bars?

[Timaa]

i just put a michelin Pilot power 2ct on the back and its sticky as heck and running well even tho i havnt run it in yet...

[firefighter]

what tyres are on there now?...

have you got some pics of the changes?.

tyres are road attack front, conti motion rear. Not a fan of the motion.

Road attacks are pretty good, I just want to try something different, as I had them on my last bike,and want to a comparison, maybe with some pirellis avons/michs/metz etc.

[firefighter]

i just put a michelin Pilot power 2ct on the back and its sticky as heck and running well even tho i havnt run it in yet...

That's what I like to hear! Maybe on the cards if I can find the right price...

[glice]

let your fingers do the walking. just ring round and haggle, thats where the best deals are. drury performance centre is good. ask for mike and a good deal.

[nallac]

Was going to put some up soon, What had you done?

Iv'e done the flapper mod, headlight and indicator change......(ascerbis cyclops headlight which I think looks freakin awesome and micro LEDs) I was weighing up the twin fronts and went with the cyclops in the end and stoked with it, pretty decent light from it too.

I'm guessing you did the pipes? And the bars?

the pipes and bars were done by Hornet boy who i got it off..


I did the flapper mod....which you've done again????.
Put the road attacks on,and just rode it..................(lack of money)

whats the K's on her now?, just wondering how many klicks the front tyre's done.

[MDR2]

I've had some issue finding anyone who has a tire to fit the front of the 250 hornet down here, due to its retarded size, I've had to call cycle treads in auckland and they are sending me down Battleaxe 259 incl shipping. As soon as I can im going to start looking for a 17" rim and rotor off the 900 and convert it, better selection CHEAPER selection and hopefully better handling.

The guys at cycle treads were AWESOME to deal with and i'd quite happily deal with them again, talked me through the quality and pros and cons of endless brands.

[Max Preload]

Drury Performance Centre has sharp prices all the time (unless you're jafar...). No need to go anywhere else.

[Sparrowhawk]

let your fingers do the walking. just ring round and haggle, thats where the best deals are. drury performance centre is good. ask for mike and a good deal.


Drury Performance Centre has sharp prices all the time (unless you're jafar...). No need to go anywhere else.

Agreed. Speak to Mike, he used to work at cycletreads till Drury Performance poached him. He'll do you a great deal, and he knows his shit.

09 294 7955

[firefighter]

I did the flapper mod....which you've done again????.


Must have been changed back, I quadruple, and even just now again checked it (from wrist twisters info) and it's all how it says etc.

I only noticed a change in sound, nothing else.(I now realise purely in my head)

Kms, well shes turned 40.

Am putting up pics at the mo.

[nallac]

I left valve in place and removed the actual flap..rather than blocking off
the vacum hose.

[firefighter]

I left valve in place and removed the actual flap..rather than blocking off
the vacum hose.

Riiiiight......that explains a lot! lol.

[firefighter]

Some pics.

Don't really do it justice it looks a lot better in person iv'e had heaps of people come over who really like it.

I even got the seal of approval from the olds so I know it looks good! :2thumbsup

[nallac]

that light looks good..
would look good on my R1 if i ever fighter it.
whats it like at night?,they're low wattage are'nt they?


so i take it you did the block off the vacum flapper mod..?

[AllanB]

Pilot Road 2

The Hornet loves them - PM you some details. Do a ring around as prices vary a lot.

Are those GRP cans you are running?

Go the mighty Hornet.

[firefighter]

that light looks good..
would look good on my R1 if i ever fighter it.
whats it like at night?,they're low wattage are'nt they?

Actually better than I expected, not as good as the original but still pretty good.
Wattage is sweet, High/Low both 55w, whereas if my memory serves me right the OEM one was 55W low and 65W high. Just make sure you get the DOT approved one, otherwise the non DOT ones are 35W I think.


so i take it you did the block off the vacum flapper mod..?

Precisely. Although obviously I now realise that was pointless! I guess it can stay as it is no point changing it back as it won't be doing anything now......

[smoky]

Boyd's in Ham town is super competitive.
Twist John's arm hard. He yelps, then gives in;)

I've found them to be the best service, and reasonable prices - I just like going to their shop



So have you seen a good deal out there which you would'nt mind sharing with me? (like on the blackboard at cycletreads etc)

Yes I have, a real good deal


happy to bypass Hamilhole.

So you wouldn't be interested in a good deal in Hamilhole then!!

[firefighter]

Are those GRP cans you are running?

Sure are.

I've seen a deal for $478 or somesuch for fitted Pilot sports.......Seems to be a reasonable deal I reacon.....although i'm guessing they'll be shithouse in the wet....

[nallac]

The bulb in it when i swapped it was a +30% 55/60,heaps better than stock.

[YellowDog]

If you want a great deal, as has already been said, you need to sit on the phone and get the various sellers to out bid each other.

The seller that has the tyres that you want sitting on a shelf will be the one to give you the best price.

[firefighter]

So you wouldn't be interested in a good deal in Hamilhole then!!

Lol, whoops. Edited that. Got the old words mixed up a bit.....(not the Hamilhole bit but the bypassing :whistle:)

I'm all ears!

[nallac]

Sure are.

I've seen a deal for $478 or somesuch for fitted Pilot sports.......Seems to be a reasonable deal I reacon.....although i'm guessing they'll be shithouse in the wet....


It had a pilot sport on it when i got it(Had done 3500k)..
Was good in the wet quite liked it,didn't last long tho, I killed it in another 1500k's
So 5k..not good life.

[Maha]

that light looks good..
would look good on my R1 if i ever fighter it.
whats it like at night?,they're low wattage are'nt they?


so i take it you did the block off the vacum flapper mod..?

Heap of stuff in here..ok this page is for the CB, but check out the Hornet or even the Yamaha page

http://images.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://www.streetfightersinc.com/images/MetisseCB1300ChainGuard.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.streetfightersinc.com/CB1300Accessories.htm&usg=__jUAsp7e7IKwFhzhATNyekSPnuMU=&h=375&w=500&sz=17&hl=en&start=177&tbnid=m_uXl5xKGRqIPM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcb1300%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3De n%26sa%3DN%26start%3D160

[nallac]

Heap of stuff in here..ok this page is for the CB, but check out the Hornet or even the Yamaha page

http://images.google.co.nz/imgres?imgurl=http://www.streetfightersinc.com/images/MetisseCB1300ChainGuard.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.streetfightersinc.com/CB1300Accessories.htm&usg=__jUAsp7e7IKwFhzhATNyekSPnuMU=&h=375&w=500&sz=17&hl=en&start=177&tbnid=m_uXl5xKGRqIPM:&tbnh=98&tbnw=130&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcb1300%26gbv%3D2%26ndsp%3D20%26hl%3De n%26sa%3DN%26start%3D160

have looked at the R1 page on there a few times.....need more money..

[AllanB]

Sure are.

I've seen a deal for $478 or somesuch for fitted Pilot sports.......Seems to be a reasonable deal I reacon.....although i'm guessing they'll be shithouse in the wet....

Actually the are OK in the wet. The Pilot Sport is their 'old' sport tyre. Previously fitted to a lot of bikes as factory standard (on the last lot of new SV1000's I saw recently).
Personally I think the PR2's stick better and last longer.

If you want really sticky on the Hornet try Pilot Powers (plain or the two compound ones) or Metzeler M3s. M3's get good rain ratings for sports tyres.

http://www.michelinmotorcycle.com/

http://www.metzelermoto.com/web/products/newproducts/sportec_m3/default.page

[firefighter]

The bulb in it when i swapped it was a +30% 55/60,heaps better than stock.

I thought it seemed bloody good heading up the desert road! (in 3 Celcius BTW :cold:, hotgrips literally only thing keeping me going)


It had a pilot sport on it when i got it(Had done 3500k)..
Was good in the wet quite liked it,didn't last long tho, I killed it in another 1500k's
So 5k..not good life.

Other than lifespan would you be happy with that choice of tyre again?

I found out when I got to Tauranga some mutton had put the front wheel on backwards.....so tyre, rotors/whole lot running the wrong way......fucked up! I travelled from wellington like that through the night.....not ideal......

[budda]

I've had some issue finding anyone who has a tire to fit the front of the 250 hornet down here, due to its retarded size, I've had to call cycle treads in auckland and they are sending me down Battleaxe 259 incl shipping. As soon as I can im going to start looking for a 17" rim and rotor off the 900 and convert it, better selection CHEAPER selection and hopefully better handling.

The guys at cycle treads were AWESOME to deal with and i'd quite happily deal with them again, talked me through the quality and pros and cons of endless brands.

Mate, you should have been able to get the right advice from the guys at Veitch's - they stock the Bridgestones .... did you try them ?
Every man and his dog think that there are no good dealers in their own area, but usually half their customers come from out of town

ALWAYS try the locals FIRST.........

[nallac]

[QUOTE=AllanB;1129205672].
If you want really sticky on the Hornet try Pilot Powers (plain or the two compound ones) QUOTE]


Thats good to here Allan,I've got a set of PP's to go on next.

[nallac]

Other than lifespan would you be happy with that choice of tyre again?

I found out when I got to Tauranga some mutton had put the front wheel on backwards.....so tyre, rotors/whole lot running the wrong way......fucked up! I travelled from wellington like that through the night.....not ideal......

I would rate the contis way above the pilot sport...awesum grip and wear rate...

hope it wasn't me re the front wheel...it'd would've only done 10000k's since i put it on...:whistle:

[budda]

I've had some issue finding anyone who has a tire to fit the front of the 250 hornet down here, due to its retarded size, I've had to call cycle treads in auckland and they are sending me down Battleaxe 259 incl shipping. As soon as I can im going to start looking for a 17" rim and rotor off the 900 and convert it, better selection CHEAPER selection and hopefully better handling.

The guys at cycle treads were AWESOME to deal with and i'd quite happily deal with them again, talked me through the quality and pros and cons of endless brands.

You should have been able to source that through Veitch's, they are your local Bridgestone stockist - what exactly did Treads recommend ?

[firefighter]

If you want a great deal, as has already been said, you need to sit on the phone and get the various sellers to out bid each other.

The seller that has the tyres that you want sitting on a shelf will be the one to give you the best price.

Yeah I usually would, but as i'm away from home I don't want to rack up the phone bill.....plus there's the old blackboard specials they don't tell you on the phone.....happenend when I got the contis from cycletreads, when I went in to get them fitted, as they were being fitted I saw the board with pirellis for the same price which I would have picked had I known...local knowledge helps.

[firefighter]

I would rate the contis way above the pilot sport...awesum grip and wear rate...

Ill keep that in mind, did'nt expect to read that to be honest!


hope it wasn't me re the front wheel...it'd would've only done 10000k's since i put it on...:whistle:

I don't think so, the front brakes had been done so if you did the pads it was you......:whistle:

if not then you don't need to feel silly! :sweatdrop

[smoky]

There's a bike shop off Kahikatea Drive opposite the Mad Butchers
They have real good prices, and are wiling to deal - brother in law got an awesome deal from them. They have a selection of tyres and brands

I'm sure someone on here will fill in the name of the place - I strongly suggest giving them a ring


Tyres I've had on the Bandit; Pilot Rd 2's were great to ride on especially in the wet, Metzlers Z3 didn't give me any confidence. I'm on my second set of Conti's, the Conti sport attacks were fantastic, but wore out to quick (3000ks) got Conti road attacks fitted at the moment - and I think I'll stay with them
They are not as sure when cold - but a great all round tyre

[tri boy]

Got a Pirelli Strada 180/55-17 off Boyds for $260 the other week.
But feel free to pass the Tron.:whistle:

Smoky, you talking bout Big Bikes?
www.bigbikes.co.nz
Alan and Grant are awsome guys, and the shop sponsors the "bike shed" at the Oko pub.
People forget some of the bike wholesalers are based in Hamilton, and good deals via the local shops are common.

[nallac]

Ill keep that in mind, did'nt expect to read that to be honest!



I don't think so, the front brakes had been done so if you did the pads it was you......:whistle:

if not then you don't need to feel silly! :sweatdrop

What tyres does shaun Harris sell.........Contis

Not me,Thank fuck. i didn't do the pads....But why did the wheel come off for pads?????????
unbolt the calipers..Hmmmm


Oh and i've got Z6's on the R1, not to bad a tyre either..not quite Conti good tho .imho.

[firefighter]

What tyres does shaun Harris sell.........Contis

Not me,Thank fuck. i didn't do the pads....But why did the wheel come off for pads?????????
unbolt the calipers..Hmmmm

Not sure about that one......LOL

I found out as the front brakes were squeeling, pulled off calipers and after a bit of inspection/checking for glazing/rotors ok I noticed a tiny arrow on the rotor pointing the wrong way, as was the tyres little arrow :blink: All sorts of funny thoughts went through my mind......only took me a few minutes to put it the right way, but I was thinking how crazy it was i'd travelled so far like that.....needless to say the brakes don't squeel so much now.........

[MDR2]

Mate, you should have been able to get the right advice from the guys at Veitch's - they stock the Bridgestones .... did you try them ?
Every man and his dog think that there are no good dealers in their own area, but usually half their customers come from out of town

ALWAYS try the locals FIRST.........

Vietch's was my first stop, they said they had nothing and offered to bring in a kenda, when that came in it was the wrong size, every time I go in there they look at me like they've never seen me before. service is impersonal, if the locals want my buisness they should try harder. I'm not asking for red carpet treatment, just some fucking recognition that i've spent some money at that place in the past. Took me all of 5 minutes to pick up the phone and call Cycletreads to get an answer. Why couldn't Vietchs parts dept do the same? not enough profit in getting supplied by another dealer i spose. Still, would have kept me happy as a customer and they might have got more of my money at a later stage. I asked them to shop around for me that I could afford a bit better then a kenda but they never got back to me.

Don't get me wrong here, im a VERY strong supporter of local buisness. But in return I like a little support back :)

[firefighter]

People forget some of the bike wholesalers are based in Hamilton, and good deals via the local shops are common.

Well I did'nt! Hence I specifically mentioned the tron in my OP! (once I edited it to say what I meant that is.....):whistle:

[MDR2]

You should have been able to source that through Veitch's, they are your local Bridgestone stockist - what exactly did Treads recommend ?

The guys at McIvor suggested i would be pushing my luck to get anything in that size from Bridgestone, that they were moving away from odd ball sizes like the 16" rim because most manufacturers had given that size up as a bad idea.

When i called Cycletreads they were suggesting Pirelli/conti/Dunlop qualifiers (which the bike currently wears) when i asked if bridgestone or michelin had anything available he recomended the Battleaxe bt014 which they had in stock they offered to call the supplier to see if michelin had any power pilots in stock but i've perviously used battleaxes before and never had any reason to complain, good wear and warm up reasonably quickly.

Something that I suppose could be an issue, I think i've only ever seen one other Hornet floating around Dunedin, im sure there has to be more, but if demand for that tire down here is small then i supposes theres no reason to keep it stocked on a just in case someone happens to need it basis.

[AllanB]

Something that I suppose could be an issue, I think i've only ever seen one other Hornet floating around Dunedin, im sure there has to be more, but if demand for that tire down here is small then i supposes theres no reason to keep it stocked on a just in case someone happens to need it basis.



There are heaps of the wee Hornets around NZ - very popular.


As far as stocking the tyre goes - fair enough, however they can order from the supplier and have a suitable tyre overnight or at least within 48 hours for you from the national stocker.

[MDR2]

You would think that... *shrugs* I got what i wanted in the end.

They'll get a few bucks outta me when I take it to them to have the tyre fitted.

[Blackbird]

Just came across a tyre test in a UK magazine. The test bike was a Yamaha FZ1 which should be fairly close to the weight and configuration of the Hornet.

I've summarised the results in the attached jpeg but the full article is on the November 2008 copy of Bike.

Of course, it's what you're personally happy with which matters most, plus the way you ride and what sort and weight of bike you have. Interesting nonetheless.