Tyres for 650

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Z750Jay
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Re: Tyres for 650

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Eventually went with Avon Vipers, mainly because that was all the supplier had in stock! Currently scrubbing them in now I finally finished the oil change. The main difference so far from the OEM tyres is that the front feels 'heavy'. Might be over inflated, will have a tinker over the next week or so


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Luckydave
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Re: Tyres for 650

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I stuck Avons on my Silverwing 600 last year and found them ok,managed around 5,500 miles on rear

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I did notice they look like there is more rubber on them than the OEM ones. Might have something to do with the 'feel'. I will check the pressures and securing bolts before I go out tonight just to set my mind at ease that the darn things will not fall off


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Re: Tyres for 650

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I always stick Avons on my Harley,can't say what they're like in the wet though as .................

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lol, why not ;) and what are they like in snow? :)


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Front tyre was 32psi. I know it says 33psi on the side but I have pumped it up to nearer 38 to see how that alters the feel. Will post the results if it ever stops raining!


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Re: Tyres for 650

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What's snow?

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Re: Tyres for 650

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With the front at about 38psi it feels a lot better. Still a tadge heavy but it handles well enough in the wet and chilly weather that was last night. Back may need a few more psi but will sort that after the soaking I will get this afternoon riding to Southampton and back


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Definitely needed more than a few psi. It was only 32 and felt horrible. Now 38-40 and will take it out to work and the for a play tomorrow


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