jamesd1981 Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Hey folks i am in need of a new front tyre, I have been browsing tyres and picked out a couple would like some opinions before i go ahead and order.The first tyre is http://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/moto ... _1077.htmlThe second tyre ishttp://www.nationalbiketyres.co.uk/moto ... od_87.htmlThanks in advance james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 what you got on the rear? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd1981 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 An old continental conti, it still has some life left in it, but will also be replaced before summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 An old continental conti, it still has some life left in it, but will also be replaced before summer. do them both together to keep them matched... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 as above keep them the same they are designed to work together Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesd1981 Posted April 9, 2013 Author Share Posted April 9, 2013 I cant find a rear match for the maxxis, but i can get front and rear of the avon roadrider, does it look like a decent tyre ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushwind Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 I cant find a rear match for the maxxis, but i can get front and rear of the avon roadrider, does it look like a decent tyre ? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Suzuki-GSX650F-Maxxis-Diamond-Sport-Touring-Tyres-/140862473176?pt=UK_Motorcycle_Parts&hash=item20cc0ec3d8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sliderglider Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 always match front and rear tyre makes you can have a different compound tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarman Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 On the subject of tyres, does anyone know what is meant by 'sticky tyres' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 On the subject of tyres, does anyone know what is meant by 'sticky tyres'made from sticks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Right, EVERYONE says match front and rear tyres.I had a michelin PR on the rear and a Maxxis on the front of my fazer when I got it, I could get the pegs down.Just saying.A lot of the cheap tyres are quite sticky but don't last as long, the PR3's I have now are very sticky but are meant to last into the 10k's of miles, we'll find out soon!'On the subject of tyres, does anyone know what is meant by 'sticky tyres''er... Are you for real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Right, EVERYONE says match front and rear tyres.I had a michelin PR on the rear and a Maxxis on the front of my fazer when I got it, I could get the pegs down.Just saying. I had miss matched tyres on my gsxr 600 when I first got it and had a tank slapper just saying its not about grip its about profiles some are more pointy and are made to work with the rear why risk an off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Fair enough, but people talk about it like it's instant death to ride 1 mile with mismatched tyres, but lots of commuters just put whatevers cheapest on and change one at a time.Obviously if it feels wrong, they are not working together, but I reckon plenty must work together, and if you look there are lots of bikes with mismatched tyres out there.I am not saying it's not the best solution to have matched, I am just saying it is acceptable to have unmatched. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Fair enough, but people talk about it like it's instant death to ride 1 mile with mismatched tyres, but lots of commuters just put whatevers cheapest on and change one at a time.Obviously if it feels wrong, they are not working together, but I reckon plenty must work together, and if you look there are lots of bikes with mismatched tyres out there.I am not saying it's not the best solution to have matched, I am just saying it is acceptable to have unmatched. The question is though matty would you put your name to it if it caused or contributed to someone having an off because I won't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarman Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 'On the subject of tyres, does anyone know what is meant by 'sticky tyres''er... Are you for real? I was last time I looked, is there a problem with the question? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 Sticky tyres just means grippy/soft compound the softer they are the more they will grip when they get hot and they come sticky to touch too mostly track day stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 'On the subject of tyres, does anyone know what is meant by 'sticky tyres''er... Are you for real? I was last time I looked, is there a problem with the question? I DO apologise.They are tyres that are 'sticky'.Hope that clears things up! Mod edit: I know some things may come across as a " stupid question" but im sure new riders/members of this forum unless trolling are looking to improve their own knowledge rather than be ridiculed with sarcastic comments, please feel free to give answers and advice without the increasing sarcasm.Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guitarman Posted April 10, 2013 Share Posted April 10, 2013 I asked the question because the seller of my recently purchased Fazer said they had sticky tyres. I only wanted to know more about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Ok, I was engaging in friendly banter, not wanting to make you feel silly.I was actually asking a serious question as I think 'sticky tyres' is fairly self explanatory, I thought you were being silly, and I was being silly in response.If our tyres don't stick to the road we fall off, more sticky tyres just means will grip a lot better.Welcome aboard and don't take me the wrong way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Welcome aboard and don't take me the wrong way! Naughty Matty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Naughty Matty! [/color] Date, Time and place! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerMooFromMars Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 Date, Time and place! Hahaha! The rally - after a few drinks and banter!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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