Suitable tyres for a GS500?

[ducatilover]

Thanks! I was thinking I will go into Hamilton Motorcycles next days off. How long does it take for tyres to get changed?

I manage 30 min each on my ZX6 doing it by hand.
25-30min per tyre is a fair expectation though, incl balancing (easier for bikes than cars)
Generally the shop will tell you a typical or fixed fitment fee

Buy a matching set too, the best deal on any of those 3 tyres would be brilliant.

[Geeen]

Thanks! I was thinking I will go into Hamilton Motorcycles next days off. How long does it take for tyres to get changed?

The boys should get it done in an hour or so

[ktm84mxc]

Some motorbike tire shops will fit tires for free if you bring in the wheels, yes it can be a hassle but I've heard of a certain shop on the shore charging up wards of $100 to fit and a disposable charge of $10 per tire a set.

[mossy1200]

With more time in the saddle you might like the tires you have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqrGb...eature=related

[Geeen]

With more time in the saddle you might like the tires you have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IqrGb...eature=related

Mr Stoner is one talented cookie

[tbs]

With more time in the saddle you might like the tires you have.

Not 100% convinced I'd try that on cheap Korean rubber....


Having said that I did slide on the Road Winners a few times. I spent a while trying to do a stoppie one day. It was while I was practicing hard braking and tight turns. The tires were nice and hot but I could not get the back of the bike to lift before the front would lock. Not a good feeling.

[Akzle]

They tend to be quite slippery until whatever coating they come covered in gets scrubbed off. Whoever fits your tires should tell you about that anyway.

it's wax, used in the moulds the tyres are made in. (to get them out) soaks into tyres. heat is required to melt it out the tyre's surface. (road riding is enough) do some burnouts.

Generally the shop will tell you a typical or fixed fitment fee

shop should throw balancing/fitting in for free when buying new set of tyres. if they don't, go up to drury performance tyres, cos they do.

[Katman]

it's wax

It's silicon.

[Akzle]

It's silicon.

you're silicone.

[MystikEagle]

Silicone on my tyres! Awesome!

[Geeen]

Silicone on my tyres! Awesome!

Just take it easy for the first wee while and you'll be fine

[MystikEagle]

Ok, so, technicalish question...

If I get new tyres fitted on my days off (wed, thur, fri), will they be ok for the Pro Rider course next weekend?

I won't get much time to ride on my days off (previous commitments), but there is the ride to Taupo which I will be doing after work the day before. Probably leaving home around 7pm (just incase that little bit of info makes a difference...)

Otherwise I could just get them after the course...

Any input would be muchly appreciated!

[Grumpy]

I had a GS500 a few years back. Threw some Sport Demons on it. I used that bike for commuting, did a couple of track days on it and it got a pretty torrid time on some long trips. Those tyres were great.

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[FJRider]

If I get new tyres fitted on my days off (wed, thur, fri), will they be ok for the Pro Rider course next weekend?

I won't get much time to ride on my days off (previous commitments), but there is the ride to Taupo which I will be doing after work the day before. Probably leaving home around 7pm (just incase that little bit of info makes a difference...)

Otherwise I could just get them after the course...

Any input would be muchly appreciated!

They'll be fine by then ... just take it easy on the way to Taupo.

[Owl]

Out of interest, are there any issues putting radials on a bike that was originally designed for bias ply tyres?

Triumph did it with their Bonneville A1/SE. Mismatched of course (MEZ4/MEZ2), but they lasted a long time. Now running BT-45's, but also considered Michelin Pilot Activ's.