Tyres and suspension -GPX250

[jeremysprite]

1.My front tyres pretty bald, riding to Auckland in a few weeks, need a new tyre STAT! its a 100/80 -16, what should I get, how much? It'll be another Auckland commuter, so no superstickys needed really.

2.Suspension on the GPX is REALLY soft. Sucks in the corners, bounces about 3 times after going over a speedbump at around 35, and I only weigh 65kg after mealtimes. Fronts aren't as bad as the rear, but I can just put heavier fork oil in the fronts right? or put some spacers behind the springs so they've got a tighter volume to compress in?
Got an opportunity to buy a GPZ500 shock for $120, I've heard that these do the trick, simple slot in. Is this true, or are modifications required to anything? Will it fix my rear?

CHur.

[frogfeaturesFZR]

Try new fork oil first. Unless your springs are really shot spacers may 'overload' your springs and make for a harsh ride. Good luck

[twinkle]

I had a bridgestone battleaxe bt45f (i'm pretty sure thats what it was) on the front of my gpx a while back. It seemed to wear well and was plenty sticky enough, had a nice feel to it too.

[Bangbug]

Battleaxe agreed for commuting. god they are ugly.
and mr froggy is bout rite too.
2 gems out of 2.
oh, 2 out of 3 now, sorry, i suck.

[rookie]

Battleaxe agreed for commuting. god they are ugly.
and mr froggy is bout rite too.
2 gems out of 2.
oh, 2 out of 3 now, sorry, i suck.

Make sure you choose the right compound
eg. there is also a battleaxe bt002...basically a race compound.

I'm using the bt014...very sticky, but i dont do alot of commuting

just my 2c

[jeremysprite]

yeah I ended up buying a dunlop GT40... from TM, brand new from Japan. Haven't fitted it yet, let alone scrubbed it in for a proper test...