Avon Viper

[terbang]

I have just fitted an Avon Viper Sport to the front end of me Bus. The rear is already an Avon. So far so good, so has any one else tried em?
I see Finn's mug in the latest KR magazine advertising them for Coro loops so they can't be all that bad... cant they?

[bugjuice]

I'm on me third pair.. still rubber side down.. can't be bad..

[The Stranger:Me]

How many k's you get out of them buggy?

[bugjuice]

about ~3-5,000 for a rear and 8-10,000 for a front.. but I do dick around a lot trying wheelies etc. Could make them last more if I tried. How much did you get out of yours?

just thinking about it, on my third rear, second front coming up as soon as the bike is back on the road

[James Deuce]

They're bloody brilliant, wet or dry.

[The Stranger:Me]

Stretched it to about 5,000 (rear) on the X11, but they were loosing bits at that stage.
If you go by the owners manual they probably should have been changed at 4,000.

Front is still on there at about 12,000 and should get another couple.

Just seem to wear pretty quick. They were new on the GSXR from LB and the rear is not looking the best right now. Got the bike 2 months ago and it has been off the road half of that time.

I am probably just a tight arse bastard I guess.

[Blackbird]

Have just checked on the UK Blackbird site as it's a reasonable comparison and the average seems to be just under 4000 km with some a lot less. I'd imagine this would apply to the 'busa!

[terbang]

Fair enough those Kays dont sound too bad. The origional Bridgestone BT56's on the Bus were just terrible tyres and the rear was shagged at 3500K's and the Front at 9000K's. The one on the rear (Azarro ST) is still going strong after 6500K's and performs fairly well.

[Clivoris]

Had em on my SV1000s. Liked them a lot. Thought about getting them again but am gonna give the Conti Sport Attacks a go.

[Scouse]

I think I'll stick to me Michelin Power Sports

[Hitcher]

And good on your vindows as vell.

[sAsLEX]

Got one on the front after Kerry suggested it, just havent been able to go on a decent ride yet! Left a big front wheel darkie the other day after locking the front whilst lane splitting! Much fun!

[bugjuice]

loosebruce got 1600kms out of his back tyre.. he treated it really really harsh, and a hard track day at puke.. so not too bad I guess!!

[Blackbird]

Fair enough those Kays dont sound too bad. The origional Bridgestone BT56's on the Bus were just terrible tyres and the rear was shagged at 3500K's and the Front at 9000K's. The one on the rear (Azarro ST) is still going strong after 6500K's and performs fairly well.

I have Azaro S/T's all round and they're a reasonable compromise between longevity and grip. I get a similar mileage to you. They have a deeper centre tread depth than many tyres which helps longevity. My front doesn't last much longer than the rear due to sidewall scrubbing so I always change them together. Hope that your Azaro is the "B" load rating which was developed especially for the heavier fast bikes like the 'busa and 'bird. I'm on my 3rd set now and they're fine for my needs.

I'd like a set of Vipers but 3 sets a year would draw unwelcome attention from Mrs B

[Fishy]

I had them on my CBR1000RR and found them and excellent tyre in the dry but completely crap in the wet. I ended up on the wrong side of the road twice with 2 wheeled slides on damp yes just damp roads not even completely wet. Would I by them again........ Nah.