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  • Softly, softly catchy monkey?

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  • Treat it like any other ride?

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  • Ride it like you stole it?

    2 9.52%

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    Swanny
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    03-07-14, 09:40 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by cuffy View Post
    Another good tyre I used was the Maxxis Supersport, sweet lordy Jesus were they grippy little buggers. Apparently the marshals in the IoM TT used them.
    I plan on getting a pair of them soon
     
     
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    03-07-14, 01:34 PM
    "I take it steady for the first 50 miles then gradually work away at the chicken strips for the next 50"

    Swanny that sounds the perfect way which I also try and follow.

    I swear by Metzlers (which with a new set and rain I usually do swear)
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    03-07-14, 06:23 PM
    Take it easy for the first 25 miles then start building the lean angle up.

    Never too aggressive, normally struggle to find a clear road to increase the angles though.
    People are more violently opposed to fur than leather because it's safer to harass rich women than motorcycle gangs.


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    03-07-14, 07:41 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Swanny View Post
    I plan on getting a pair of them soon
    Good deals at the moment on evil bay, £159 for Front and rear. Plus with free digital tyre gauge.

    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxxis-Sup...item51beefc99a
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    03-07-14, 11:51 PM
    Thanks Cuffy


    I need these for my bike http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Maxxis-Sup...item5b01daf9cd
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    07-07-14, 06:20 AM
    I was over at Blades the other day and a chap had just picked up his brand new ZX. Pulled out a sheet of sandpaper from underneath his leathers and started rubbing his Battlax tyres all over. Good a job as any I suppose.
     
     
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    07-07-14, 10:31 PM
    Bearing in mind that we live in a normally wet climate 80% of the time a wet tyre is the only way to go - trust me I've tried the lot.
    Michelin Pilot Road 3's are the best tyre that I have ever come across!
    No White line shimmy - even when wet and braking on them (yes I've tried it!)
    Good ability on turn in on dry days and excellent braking characteristics too.
    Longevity is phenomenal - I should get 10-12k out of the rear!
    Buy them - the only change I would make is to swap over to Bridgestone S20's in the summer months (stickier and better turn in on twisties
     
     
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