Slabbie tyres?

[FilthyLuka]

Hey guys

The rear on my 1986 GSXR-750 will be due to be replaced soon, what do you fullas reckon for tyres? Im using it for daily commuting and weekend blats, not planning to go to trackdays at this point.

Its currently got pirelli sport demons, i know bridgestone battleaxe tyres will also fit.

Any ideas?

The tyre sizes are 110/80x18 front and 140/70x18 rear.

Cheers

[Hitcher]

Sports touring tyres are what you need. Avon Storms would work brilliantly for you.

Next question please.

[riffer]

Not quite Mr Hitcher.

www.avon-tyres.co.uk recommends these for the slabbie 750:

GSX R 750 F, G, H (1985 - 1987)

Front Tyres» Roadrider
Size 110/80-18 58V
2.5 bar (36psi)
Rear tyres» Venom
Size 150/70B18 70V
2.9 bar (42psi)

Interesting that, although Avon have Storms that will fit, they don't recommend them. I wonder why?

[Hitcher]

Interesting that, although Avon have Storms that will fit, they don't recommend them. I wonder why?

Perhaps they haven't updated their web site for a while...

[DEATH_INC.]

I'd suspect the storms are a radial and the venom and roadrider are crossplys, like the bike came out on....
I'd prolly just stay with the demon's...

[FilthyLuka]

I'd suspect the storms are a radial and the venom and roadrider are crossplys, like the bike came out on....
I'd prolly just stay with the demon's...

I have an '86, which is was upgraded from the '85 model by recieving:
1) 25mm longer swingarm
2) Radial tyres out of the factory

The pirelli's do the trick, its just that im not the biggest pirelli fan and would like to find something that can do the job a bit bettererer.

Avon storms you say? I will look into it. Im gonna be taking the wheels to cycletreads to be fitted, do they stock avon? I know they have pirelli's, bridgestones, conti's and a bunch of others, however i don't recall seein' avon brand stuff there.

Is there anything from Conti worth looking at?

EDIT: just took a look on avon website, and a few posts on here about avon storms, looks like they might be the go Hope they ain't obnoxiously expensive... (bridgestones are $180 front and $220 rear without fitment)

[Usarka]

A lot of people including me are happy with the softer conti tyres at the moment (eg sport attack and race attack) so hopefully the road attacks are good too.....

Kerry at motohaus is probably the best for the avons?

Theres a bit of discusion on conti roads here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=68095&page=2

[FilthyLuka]

A lot of people including me are happy with the softer conti tyres at the moment (eg sport attack and race attack) so hopefully the road attacks are good too.....

Kerry at motohaus is probably the best for the avons?

Theres a bit of discusion on conti roads here http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/sh...t=68095&page=2

Sadly, the only conti's that will fit the oil boiler is the TKV series

[riffer]

Got nought but good to say about the Storms. You'd do well with them on, especially with the sort of riding you're doing.

Conti Road Attacks, Z6s, and Pilot Road 2s are all good too if you can get them in your size.

You might also look at Metzeler's reissued Z4s as well - could suit you to a tee and not a bad price too.

[Hitcher]

Im gonna be taking the wheels to cycletreads to be fitted, do they stock avon?

They sold and fitted a set for me not three weeks ago.

[riffer]

They sold and fitted a set for me not three weeks ago.

Tell me more Mr Hitcher. The RF's looking a bit shabby treadwise lately...

[FilthyLuka]

They sold and fitted a set for me not three weeks ago.

What was the price for the set? I took a look on thier website and didn't find no nothing

[Hitcher]

What was the price for the set? I took a look on thier website and didn't find no nothing

For a 120-70 17 and 180-55 17 set, the cost was $520 on the bike, GST inclusive.

[DEATH_INC.]

I have an '86, which is was upgraded from the '85 model by recieving:
1) 25mm longer swingarm
2) Radial tyres out of the factory

Ah, yes you're right of course.....

[FilthyLuka]

Well, looks like the bike will be getting some avon storms the second my currency has recouperated itself (the rear has about 2.5mm of tread left)

$550 is about $200 more than the demons, but i don't mind paying more for good tyres. Ill make a write up once they are on the bike and i have done some miles.

Thanks for the help guys