Hornet Swarm Night City

**Timmeh:P** · 28th March 2012, 14:47

Originally Posted by wanpo

I was quite surprised it got through the hour endurance race. It makes a case for Hyosung reliability that it can be wrung out hard for an hour and still be wanting more.

Also you'll know what it feels like to be a big boy one day, when you finally decide to take the training wheels off and get a real bike.

I am working on the training wheels... I have raised them up a few more centimetres.

Don't think I will get rid of them though, they really help with low speed manoeuvres... Gymkhana here I come.

**baffa** · 29th March 2012, 11:36

George recommended Metzeler M3s for the fireblade.
Tyre Metzeler M3 front 130/70-16 $274 inc GST
Tyre Metzeler M3 rear 180/55-17 $329 inc GST
Any thoughts on this tyre? Reasonable prices?
I'm a bit limited with the 16 inch front tyre

**TOTO** · 30th March 2012, 07:06

really good tyres.

**D3ADLYTuna** · 31st March 2012, 12:15

I have not personally used the m3's but i hear they were quite good. I recently fitted dunlop Sportmax sportsmarts to my bike and i love them.
I have not ridden on a better tire so far. I havebarely done 100km's from new and they are planted, grippy and tip in very smoothly.

I could also suggest Conti Road attack 2's for good overall wear and life. And i hear M5's are also very good.

Depends how much you want to spend.

Who is this motorcycle doctor you speak of? my bike is in need of a service badly and i want the best deal possible.

**Sharry** · 31st March 2012, 13:10

Are you sure you have only done 100kms on them? It feels like about 3 weeks ago that you bought new tyres.

Any way this is the motorcycle DR

http://www.motorcycle-doctors.co.nz/ServiceDetails.html

**TOTO** · 31st March 2012, 21:01

we are going to be at the red bull city scramble tomorrow -

watch a video from previous 2010 - AWESOME ! - http://www.redbull.co.nz/cs/Satellit...21242759653024

**Zapf** · 2nd April 2012, 01:53

Originally Posted by baffa

George recommended Metzeler M3s for the fireblade.
Any thoughts on this tyre? Reasonable prices?
I'm a bit limited with the 16 inch front tyre

Have had M3's on CBR954 and CB919. Worked really good on both. Very sporty. Don't use as long distance tire, as it is not a sport touring tire for long trips.

I loved them on the Coro loop. Very confident inspiring.

**gravedigger** · 2nd April 2012, 08:38

Anyone going swarming tonight?

The weather looks like it might hold up...

**nzmikey** · 2nd April 2012, 08:47

Originally Posted by baffa

George recommended Metzeler M3s for the fireblade.
Tyre Metzeler M3 front 130/70-16 $274 inc GST
Tyre Metzeler M3 rear 180/55-17 $329 inc GST
Any thoughts on this tyre? Reasonable prices?
I'm a bit limited with the 16 inch front tyre

So I was talking to a dude on Sat night at a mates Stag-do & he works @ colmans & he said the same thing to me about my Hornet . He said that the Metzeler M3 on the front are great .....

**wanpo** · 2nd April 2012, 10:36

baffa:
http://www.fireblades.org/forums/hon...n-answers.html

"my total investment was $185 for the swap, including the wheel, spacers, and machining. I would do it again in a heartbeat, I LOVE the way the bike feels on the new rim/tires."

may be worth a look.

**baffa** · 2nd April 2012, 11:21

Cheers all for the feedback. Im booked in for the steering head and front wheel bearings with George next week, and while hes about it Im replacing the rear sprocket, and gearing up a tiny bit to increase pick up. No complaints about the mid range, but there is no such thing as too much power

Wanpo: I may try this eventually, but am keen to try what the bike feels like when its all sorted with new rubber. I do like how nimble it feels with the 16inch front wheel, so I may keep it stock for some time yet.
I may turn up for a ride tonight, but Ill only be cruising until I get this work done.