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Post by delmar on Jun 25, 2012 12:36:38 GMT
Good Afternoon,
They have won an award in Taiwan !!
I have read all the various tyre threads and have found nobody has used the above. They are cheap £130 a pair on MyTyres, a couple of reviews say good things about them, but they are related to instant performance not long term useage. The pictures and the blurb look very good !
My useage is a fast commute up and down the A2 and then through London, I pass two roundabouts and maybe 4 corners, other than nail damage the wear is always squaring off. I will ride in all weathers, although snow can be a bit slippy.....
I currently use BT 023's and find them excellent, but not that long lasting and probably overkill for my actual needs.
Has anybody used them - other than name snobbery, and instant death any thoughts on a down side.
Other than that Maxxix Supermax come in a couple of quid more.
Thanks
Del
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Post by HRHpenfold on Jun 25, 2012 14:46:35 GMT
never used them, but if I was commuting I would try a rear metzler tourance, they are normally used on adventure touring bikes, which are in general the same size as a D9 rear, they seem to give great grip and huge milage, on the BMW GS range, on my last 1150gs I was getting 11k miles to a tyre, I get half that on my Fz6 fazer, though the Tourance do start with more tread when new, but even the conti trail attacks are the same as road attacks, with a different tread pattern and more meat when new  |
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Post by CD on Jun 26, 2012 10:17:43 GMT
I've been happy with Maxxis Supermax. My front now has 10,000 miles and looks 3/4 worn but still handles fine. The back managed 6K with not too much squaring off so handling was ok to the end.
Some batches have had trouble with cracks but for £135 a pair I'm happy and its easy on a bike to quickly check the treads.
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Post by bobh on Jun 26, 2012 19:11:59 GMT
The Tourances on my Tenere lasted well - 8,000 rear, 9,000+ front. The front would have done more but I got rid of the bike. The rear mileage is good going on a single, as they are usually harder on rear tyres than a multi.
They weren't too expensive, either, although the tubeless versions may cost more.
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Post by DahDit on Jun 27, 2012 7:48:37 GMT
Taiwan produce a great deal of bike stuff - scooters, bikes, helmets in huge numbers and generally it all tends to be good quality kit, so there's a reassuring precedence there if you have any worries. Might be worth giving them a try, post your feedback here.
It's always the same when something new comes to the market to challenge established brands - when the Conti Road Attacks and Maxxis Supermaxx first came out some people tried them and came to like them so it'll be interesting to see how well they grip and wear over time.
We like budget stuff here - wanna be the Guinea pig? ;D
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Post by delmar on Jun 27, 2012 9:01:19 GMT
[quote author=dahdit board=techmodifications thread=17995
We like budget stuff here - wanna be the Guinea pig? ;D[/quote]
I will be your Guinea Pig, I have ordered them and will report back when they are fitted.
Thanks
Del
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Post by spikidave on Jun 27, 2012 11:18:11 GMT
A mate of mine put a Nankang on the rear of his XJR1300 and rode from Heathrow to the recent BMF Peterborough two up, both of them not light people, he had nothng but praise for it. He used to be a tyre fitter so put it on himself and said that the rim is so hard he struggled to get it onto the wheel. Other than that he was well happy. I must say he got me tempted but it'll be a long time before I need another type and will have either forgotten about them by then or just go for BT23's which ar my prefered tyre.
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Post by ContourMac on Jun 27, 2012 12:01:54 GMT
[quote author=dahdit board=techmodifications thread=17995 We like budget stuff here - wanna be the Guinea pig? ;D I will be your Guinea Pig, I have ordered them and will report back when they are fitted. Thanks Del[/quote] So long as you are not Richard Gere's Guinea pig |
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Post by christhedivvy on Jun 27, 2012 15:41:52 GMT
Someone mention, to me about using a deadly macadam rear and a pilot 2/3 front for commuting?
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Post by CD on Jun 27, 2012 20:52:44 GMT
Only thing worse is a Macadam on the front. With 2 Macadams you fall off at the first wet bend in the road so they are perfectly safe - daren't ever use the bike.  |
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Post by Deeps on Jun 28, 2012 12:41:50 GMT
Only thing worse is a Macadam on the front. With 2 Macadams you fall off at the first wet bend in the road so they are perfectly safe - daren't ever use the bike.  |
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Post by delmar on Jul 10, 2012 20:14:07 GMT
Evening,
I have now done over 200 miles on them - some of those on dry roads !
The biggest compliment i can give them is that i don't ride any differently than on the BT023's.
They are stable at nigh on 3 figure speeds, dont wobble when crossing white lines/cats eyes in the wet or dry. Braking, cornering and grip appear fine in the wet. They hold a reasonable lean angle, although as still new nothing mad.
My commute is 12 miles down the A2 and then say 4/5 miles through London. I run 32 psi front and 36 psi rear, i have dropped the forks 10mm through the yolks (only way I could get the headlight aim to pass the MOT), run standard for springs, and a hagon rear shock. I weigh a bit more than Dani Pedrosa......
Now i either ride like Miss Daisy, or the tyres are actually quite good.............. I do ride quickly and they are fine on what is essentially an upright commute, as i dont use the bike for pleasure i can't comment on "a knees down every bend sunday ride".
I will report back after a few thousand miles to see what their lifespan is like, but if I get 5000 plus from the rear I would be most impressed especially as the pair cost less than one BT023 rear !
Del
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Post by megah0 on Jul 10, 2012 20:52:43 GMT
Where did you purchase then from?
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Post by CD on Jul 10, 2012 21:22:19 GMT
My Maxxis front and Conti Motion rear run at 36/42 with no "events" in all this sunny weather we are having. Its been ok in the wet as well. Having recently replaced the back suspension rocker, I'm regularly touching a toe down without trying, so something must be going well. |
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Post by DahDit on Jul 10, 2012 21:57:29 GMT
Evening, I have now done over 200 miles on them - some of those on dry roads ! The biggest compliment i can give them is that i don't ride any differently than on the BT023's. They are stable at nigh on 3 figure speeds, dont wobble when crossing white lines/cats eyes in the wet or dry. Braking, cornering and grip appear fine in the wet. They hold a reasonable lean angle, although as still new nothing mad. My commute is 12 miles down the A2 and then say 4/5 miles through London. I run 32 psi front and 36 psi rear, i have dropped the forks 10mm through the yolks (only way I could get the headlight aim to pass the MOT), run standard for springs, and a hagon rear shock. I weigh a bit more than Dani Pedrosa...... Now i either ride like Miss Daisy, or the tyres are actually quite good.............. I do ride quickly and they are fine on what is essentially an upright commute, as i dont use the bike for pleasure i can't comment on "a knees down every bend sunday ride". I will report back after a few thousand miles to see what their lifespan is like, but if I get 5000 plus from the rear I would be most impressed especially as the pair cost less than one BT023 rear ! Del Excellent news, good to hear there seems to be another option for the 900 in the budget range. I'd have thought the pressures you're running were too low for the 900 as 36F 42R are pretty much the defacto standard for the bigger bike / tyre fits. Keep us updated as to how they last... |
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Post by delmar on Jul 11, 2012 7:50:37 GMT
I will increase the pressure and see how they feel.
I bought them from Mytyres - £128 the pair.
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Post by delmar on Nov 6, 2012 21:41:40 GMT
Evening,
Quick update;
I bought them in July and it is now November, i do say 180miles a week, which i reckon gives me about 15 weeks and nigh on 2700 miles.
I am sure i am leaning now more and riding faster (safer....) than i did with the 023's, the only bike that over takes me in the morning is a Panigale !!
They don't like really thick painted lines, and wobble a bit when you cross them, but other than that a good cheap confidence inspiring tyre.
I will let you know what i finally get out of them.
Del
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Post by DahDit on Nov 6, 2012 23:07:55 GMT
Sounds like they are another good set of tyres to consider as an option for the D9. |
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Post by CD on Nov 7, 2012 9:48:18 GMT
I had one set of Bridgestones (021 I think it was) and not impressed. Grip was average and wear rate poor. At the time Conti Force (now Conti Motion) were cheaper lasted longer and handled better.
My front Maxxis Supermax now has 15000 miles and still plenty of tread. However the block edges are rounding off so it may have to go before its technically illegal. But its so far done nearly double the mileage of any other front I have used and until very recently the handling was better than I can ride.
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Post by spikidave on Nov 7, 2012 11:16:35 GMT
delmar,
Thanks for the regular updates, very useful for one and all
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Post by suzukikidontheloose53 on Nov 7, 2012 11:54:58 GMT
Evening, Quick update; I bought them in July and it is now November, i do say 180miles a week, which i reckon gives me about 15 weeks and nigh on 2700 miles. I am sure i am leaning now more and riding faster (safer....) than i did with the 023's, the only bike that over takes me in the morning is a Panigale !! They don't like really thick painted lines, and wobble a bit when you cross them, but other than that a good cheap confidence inspiring tyre. I will let you know what i finally get out of them. Del  www.1199panigale.ducati.com/en/ |
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