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Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 8:13 am
by Z750Jay
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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Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 6:09 pm
by Luckydave
I stuck Avons on my Silverwing 600 last year and found them ok,managed around 5,500 miles on rear

Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 2:28 am
by Z750Jay
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

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 8:48 am
by Luckydave
I always stick Avons on my Harley,can't say what they're like in the wet though as .................

Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 9:04 am
by Z750Jay
lol, why not ;) and what are they like in snow? :)


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Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 11:20 am
by Z750Jay
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

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 12:05 pm
by Luckydave
What's snow?

Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Thu Sep 14, 2017 12:56 pm
by Z750Jay
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Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Fri Sep 15, 2017 6:33 am
by Z750Jay
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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Re: Tyres for 650

Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 4:25 am
by Z750Jay
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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