What tyres?

[Pathos]

bridgestone bt45's are realy good

Then why were you complaining that they almost let go twice in the rain ?

I've tried Pirelli Sport Demons and the BT45's. I'd go with the BT45s because they feel better and will last longer - the rear has a flatter profile to handle more straight line riding while the Sport Demons squares off way to fast.

Never really been worried about traction with them in the dry and good feedback when its wet. But I don't do much riding above 100kmph with the GS500.

[Sidewinder]

Then why were you complaining that they almost let go twice in the rain ?

I've tried Pirelli Sport Demons and the BT45's. I'd go with the BT45s because they feel better and will last longer - the rear has a flatter profile to handle more straight line riding while the Sport Demons squares off way to fast.

Never really been worried about traction with them in the dry and good feedback when its wet. But I don't do much riding above 100kmph with the GS500.

maybe speed was the problem there lol, cheers for the bike that weekend tho was good fun

[carver]

Then why were you complaining that they almost let go twice in the rain ?

I've tried Pirelli Sport Demons and the BT45's. I'd go with the BT45s because they feel better and will last longer - the rear has a flatter profile to handle more straight line riding while the Sport Demons squares off way to fast.

Never really been worried about traction with them in the dry and good feedback when its wet. But I don't do much riding above 100kmph with the GS500.

how about shinko's or vee rubbers.
cheap as man, ok in the dry too

[jesska]

Stick to stock sizing and if you want to be pushing it a lot harder your want a stickier front not rear.

I have been thinking about a new front tire - is it ok to mis match front and back tho? ( its not ok on a car tho is it? ) ( also my tires are pretty new! )

I was forced to put my foot down when turnin on carpark - the tarmac ( not the really black stuff- more like grey stones but not loose - and didnt seem to be oily either..

It was a sharp lean tho and not too fast.

and also at a roundabout - again in the dry - ( altho it gripped again after i had a quick heart attack

both times my front slipped out -

I'd had an oil leak and maybe the mechanic got some on the front tire.

I washed the front tire wth washing up liquid and a spnge..

these are fairly new dunlop qualifiers..

it hasnt happened again - but I havent felt like i truly trust them since..

( this is on a hornet 600 )

[carver]

I have been thinking about a new front tire - is it ok to mis match front and back tho? ( its not ok on a car tho is it? ) ( also my tires are pretty new! )

I was forced to put my foot down when turnin on carpark - the tarmac ( not the really black stuff- more like grey stones but not loose - and didnt seem to be oily either..

It was a sharp lean tho and not too fast.

and also at a roundabout - again in the dry - ( altho it gripped again after i had a quick heart attack

both times my front slipped out -

I'd had an oil leak and maybe the mechanic got some on the front tire.

I washed the front tire wth washing up liquid and a spnge..

these are fairly new dunlop qualifiers..

it hasnt happened again - but I havent felt like i truly trust them since..

( this is on a hornet 600 )

cold tires ya n00b

[jesska]

well it was cold that night - but I had just rode 22K to the carpark? is that enough?

i think the 2nd time on the round about was a rut in the road - from buses q'ing? - scared the s#it out of me - becos I was going way too fast to put feet down.. and the front end just slide a bit..

[discodan]

well it was cold that night - but I had just rode 22K to the carpark? is that enough?

It could still be too cold a tyre. The Qualifiers are performance tyres designed to be warm before they grip properly. This is great on a sunny back road or track day but if you never get them hot enough, you would be better off with a less racey tyre.

[jesska]

This is definitely something to think about for my next set? Actually I do lots of commuting - its great being able to filter and the hornet is way better than my volty for confidence!

so when I get on my bike I need to think about how cold it is and how far I've ridden before having any twistie action.. is there anything I can do other than getting my hair drier out?

[discodan]

This is definitely something to think about for my next set? Actually I do lots of commuting - its great being able to filter and the hornet is way better than my volty for confidence!

so when I get on my bike I need to think about how cold it is and how far I've ridden before having any twistie action.. is there anything I can do other than getting my hair drier out?

As long as you are aware that when the tyres are colder, they won't be performing at thier best. So no getting your knee down if you've just popped up the road to get some milk

Not much you can do to warm them up except ride so just take it easy (weaving doesn't do jack). At the track I can tell in the first corner if my tyres are not quite up to temperature as they feel a bit strange but if they are just off the tyre warmers they are awsome!

[Mishy]

I have been thinking about a new front tire - is it ok to mis match front and back tho? ( its not ok on a car tho is it? ) ( also my tires are pretty new! )

I was forced to put my foot down when turnin on carpark - the tarmac ( not the really black stuff- more like grey stones but not loose - and didnt seem to be oily either..

It was a sharp lean tho and not too fast.

and also at a roundabout - again in the dry - ( altho it gripped again after i had a quick heart attack

both times my front slipped out -

I'd had an oil leak and maybe the mechanic got some on the front tire.

I washed the front tire wth washing up liquid and a spnge..

these are fairly new dunlop qualifiers..

it hasnt happened again - but I havent felt like i truly trust them since..

( this is on a hornet 600 )

I think that you have (perhaps) an incorrect choice of tyre for your own personel needs.
Super sticky tyres are great for riding hard in good conditions, but most people will get a more confidence inspiring level of grip in all sorts of conditions with a much more sports touring based tyre.
They just work better when it's cold or damp - fullstop.

[2nd2last1]

how about shinko's or vee rubbers.
cheap as man, ok in the dry too

I heard shinkos are so hard you can drive a nail through them, pull it out and they'll still be fine!!!

[jesska]

hey mishy - you might be right! I was surprised to find that these tyres are considered sporty - Like Doh! qualifiers - racy!

I just let the mechanic choose. I told him I wanted something that was good in the wet - I dont mind riding in the rain to work.. I hate busses when I am in a rush! thats why I got a bike license

and basically thats what I use my bike for everyday of the week!

Of course I do like to take a country run over the week end sometimes - but I wouldnt claim to have even attempted to put my knee down...

I have done a couple of wheelies tho!!!

edit; back to the thread! what tires gives me the best grip on city roads? and warm up quick!

[carver]

I heard shinkos are so hard you can drive a nail through them, pull it out and they'll still be fine!!!

I had 003's on my DRZ-SM and they were miles better than the standard dunlops
pilot powers aint bad too

[Mishy]

edit; back to the thread! what tires gives me the best grip on city roads? and warm up quick!

You should seriously look at Continental "Go".
It's designed as a real world every day tyre, and is very good over a wide range of conditions.
There are guys who have used them as a race tyre on RG150's etc at Manfeild, but that's not really where they are at their best - the road is what they are designed for.

[2nd2last1]

I got Michelin 110/70-17 on the front & 130/70-17 on the rear... can you put like a 150 on the rear and say a 120 on the front?? or does it have to be exactly what was on before???