Millie needs new shoes

**Mom** · 28th May 2011, 19:27

Well one new one anyway.

I have a 5000k old Conti Motion on the front and a completely flogged out Bridgestone Battleaxe on the rear. Funnily enough it was ok last Friday, square but ok. Have managed to do about 1200 kms this week and the tyre is no longer servicable. I need a tyre suitable for a 100km a day commute on the motorway of straightness, that will still allow a gentle lady rider to have a bit of fun on the twisty bits on the weekend. I dont want it to square off too quickly.

Advice welcome.

**blackdog** · 28th May 2011, 19:33

The conti motions I've had have been awesome. Completely confidence inspiring in all conditions on a 1200 bandit.

If you are commuting though, I would definitely recommend a 2CT rear.

**slofox** · 28th May 2011, 19:38

Originally Posted by Mom

the tyre is no longer servicable.

Does it look like this?

Click image for larger version.

Name: 30032011.jpg
Views: 33
Size: 326.4 KB
ID: 239739

**James Deuce** · 28th May 2011, 19:40

I found the Conti Motions to be exceptional value for money and they work well in the cold and wet. However, Michelin PR3s are getting rave reviews for wet weather riding without giving anything away in the dry so they would be worth a look too.

http://www.tyrepress.com/News/1/18/21806.html

**hayd3n** · 28th May 2011, 19:51

round black ones

**TOTO** · 28th May 2011, 19:56

some Michelin Pilot Road 2 will suit your riding perfectly

**Grant`** · 28th May 2011, 20:32

Yeah +1 on the Pilot Road 2's I had a set on my ER6 when I had it and I got 17k out of a set of them :-)

Just got a new set of the Pilot Road 3's for my predator and hoping will see some good miles out of them also!

**Toaster** · 28th May 2011, 20:35

Originally Posted by slofox

Does it look like this?

Looks like you need to lean into your corners more.... plently of tread out on the sides mate!

**Hitcher** · 28th May 2011, 20:35

I once had Conti Motions on my Shiver. They are the only tyres I've ever had that I've replaced before they were half worn. Seriously they scared me shitless riding in the wet. Both the front and the rear were ridiculously spontaneous, at the same time on occasion. Yes, they're cheap. There may be a good reason for that.

For your bike and riding needs, I'd recommend Avon Storm 2 Ultras.

**Toaster** · 28th May 2011, 20:44

Originally Posted by Mom

Advice welcome.

I used Metzler M8 tyres on the Hayabusa.... harder wearing middle, more grippier sides - great for more confident riding in corners but useful for the long daily commute.

Will likely do the same to the Honda if they fit this bike once I wear out the factory rubbers with my 140km daily ride.

**TOTO** · 28th May 2011, 20:45

Originally Posted by Toaster

Looks like you need to lean into your corners more.... plently of tread out on the sides mate!

Its a gixer man, they can only ride in a straight line (like harleys)

**Toaster** · 28th May 2011, 20:50

A wise chap once told me to always spend good money on the things between you and the ground.

He said a good bed, good shoes and good tyres can make life a lot better.... better sleep, better for your body, better for safety, in that order.

**AllanB** · 28th May 2011, 20:51

Pilot Road 2 (or 3).

Or try a Conti Road Attack 2.

**Mom** · 28th May 2011, 20:54

Originally Posted by Hitcher

I once had Conti Motions on my Shiver. They are the only tyres I've ever had that I've replaced before they were half worn. Seriously they scared me shitless riding in the wet. Both the front and the rear were ridiculously spontaneous, at the same time on occasion. Yes, they're cheap. There may be a good reason for that.

For your bike and riding needs, I'd recommend Avon Storm 2 Ultras.

The front tyre (Conti) was replaced by the shop I bought Millie from in order to get a new WOF. It has felt ok, though having said that I got a twitch that made me say "SHHHIIITTTT!!!!!!!!!!" not that long ago. Thanks Hitcher I will be aware. Front stability is quite important eh?

[/B]

Originally Posted by Toaster

I used Metzler M8 tyres on the Hayabusa.... harder wearing middle, more grippier sides - great for more confident riding in corners but useful for the long daily commute.

Will likely do the same to the Honda if they fit this bike once I wear out the factory rubbers with my 140km daily ride.

The rear on Millie was looking a bit square when I bought her, last Friday I had a good look at the tyre, yes square, but yes ok. 1200 kms and it is a totally different story.

Originally Posted by TOTO

Its a gixer man, they can only ride in a straight line (like harleys)

You working tomorrow?