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BLK SV
21-03-07, 01:27 PM
I'm looking at getting a pair of Michellin Pilot Road 2's at the weekend, was wondering if anyone knew what the standard sizes are for a pointy SV?

Thanks

BLK SV
21-03-07, 01:32 PM
I've just checked the service manual Gavin sent to me and it said Front 120/60/17 and Rear 160/60/17... does this sound about right??

Also does anybody know a good place to order the tires from? Mail orders fine as I will get em fitted when the bikes serviced soon.

Thanks

Law
21-03-07, 01:43 PM
I've just checked the service manual Gavin sent to me and it said Front 120/60/17 and Rear 160/60/17... does this sound about right??

Also does anybody know a good place to order the tires from? Mail orders fine as I will get em fitted when the bikes serviced soon.

Thanks

Yes, the sizes are 120/60ZR17 and 160/60ZR17.

I phoned up SMD Tyres for mail order. There's a thread here somewhere when others have mail ordered. Blackcircles website springs to mind.

BLK SV
21-03-07, 04:06 PM
Yes, the sizes are 120/60ZR17 and 160/60ZR17.

I phoned up SMD Tyres for mail order. There's a thread here somewhere when others have mail ordered. Blackcircles website springs to mind.

Cheers, SMD are the cheapest so far at £179 mail order delivered, tried blackcircles but they couldn't match it. Any other places anyone can recommend??

Blue_SV650S
22-03-07, 09:56 AM
I can’t stress this enough … MICHELINS are horrible tyres. Granted I haven’t tried the Pilot Road 2s, but the Race 2s are horrible - naff all grip unless baking, they break away with no notice ... horrible confidence killing tyres .... My mate has some road Michelins and he hates them too!!!

After being on my @ss several times with no warning due to these tyres, I will NEVER EVER buy Michelins again!!! :rant:

Please Please don’t tell me you have already bought these Michelins and I am too late?? :?

BLK SV
22-03-07, 10:48 AM
I can’t stress this enough … MICHELINS are horrible tyres. Granted I haven’t tried the Pilot Road 2s, but the Race 2s are horrible - naff all grip unless baking, they break away with no notice ... horrible confidence killing tyres .... My mate has some road Michelins and he hates them too!!!

After being on my @ss several times with no warning due to these tyres, I will NEVER EVER buy Michelins again!!! :rant:

Please Please don’t tell me you have already bought these Michelins and I am too late?? :?

I haven't parted with any pound notes yet dude, although all i've heard is good things about these new tyres so your views are interesting, thanks.

What tyres would you recommed? I do a 40 miles commmute each day but love to get out round the twisty roads at the weekend? I know asking for the best for both is too much but i need something that will last a fair while and give me the confidence to bank it over a bit more...? help!:confused:

fizzwheel
22-03-07, 10:56 AM
What tyres would you recommed? I do a 40 miles commmute each day but love to get out round the twisty roads at the weekend? I know asking for the best for both is too much but i need something that will last a fair while and give me the confidence to bank it over a bit more...? help!:confused:

Metzer Z6's

Blue_SV650S
22-03-07, 11:14 AM
What tyres would you recommed? I do a 40 miles commmute each day but love to get out round the twisty roads at the weekend? I

Sorry, no use on recommendation - but lets put it this way .. I am running a remould on the rear at the mo … so its not like I have fancy tastes or want much from a tyre … but I know what I hate and I hate Michelins!! … yes I am happier running a remould than a Michelin - that doesn't say much for Michelins!! ;)

I have only had it on just over a week, but the Koncorde remould is pretty good actually – wet or dry :)

BLK SV
22-03-07, 06:24 PM
Cheers, for the advice guys.

When i rung a shop the guy said that I shouldn't run different brand tyres front and rear, dunno if this is just to get more money out of me however... I got a resonably good condition BT020 (i think) on the rear, can I get a front to match and will it be any good?

Blue_SV650S
22-03-07, 06:38 PM
Cheers, for the advice guys.

When i rung a shop the guy said that I shouldn't run different brand tyres front and rear, dunno if this is just to get more money out of me however... I got a resonably good condition BT020 (i think) on the rear, can I get a front to match and will it be any good?

Matched pairs are advisable, but not essential.

I have an 020 on the front at the mo... its a good tyre, especially for this time of year 8) you could do far worse ;)

BLK SV
22-03-07, 06:44 PM
Matched pairs are advisable, but not essential.

I have an 020 on the front at the mo... its a good tyre, especially for this time of year 8) you could do far worse ;)

Cool, might just do that for now as i've got a big service to pay for aswell and when they both wear out i'll try some of the M6's.

Cheers!

hall13uk
22-03-07, 10:00 PM
:cool: :cool: see now i think that my pliot power roads are the best thing since sliced bread

BLK SV
23-03-07, 08:14 AM
Hmmm, think i might get the 020 for now then toss a coin for the M6's or the pilot 2's when it comes to changing them!

fizzwheel
23-03-07, 08:58 AM
Hmmm, think i might get the 020 for now then toss a coin for the M6's or the pilot 2's when it comes to changing them!

Noo get the Z6's if your going to get anything. I had 4 sets of 020's and then changed to a set of Z6's they are IMHO superior to the 020 and they last a little longer to. They were cheaper than the 020's as well when I got mine.

BLK SV
02-04-07, 12:42 PM
Noo get the Z6's if your going to get anything. I had 4 sets of 020's and then changed to a set of Z6's they are IMHO superior to the 020 and they last a little longer to. They were cheaper than the 020's as well when I got mine.

What sort of milage can I expect to get off the Z6's??

fizzwheel
02-04-07, 01:25 PM
What sort of milage can I expect to get off the Z6's??

I'm not really sure, I think Liz was getting around 6 - 7 thousand out of a rear Z6 on her commute.

They defiantely wear better and last longer than 020's do, plus they give better grip to.

Bluesteel
02-04-07, 01:30 PM
BIKE magazine, which came out this month on Friday just gone, has an article on the Pilot 2's. They reckon they're much better than the 1st generation Pilots. They also have a race derived dual-compound, which is a first for a sport-touring tyre.

Filipe M.
02-04-07, 02:11 PM
They also have a race derived dual-compound, which is a first for a sport-touring tyre.

IIRC the BT020s were said to be dual compound too :-k I know I ride slow, but my rear one looked new when I bought the bike 2 years and 6000 miles ago, and still has plenty of life left even though it's squared off. It'll be Z6 time next, though. Got one on the front and I'm loving it.

Blue_SV650S
02-04-07, 02:19 PM
IIRC the BT020s were said to be dual compound too :-k I know I ride slow, but my rear one looked new when I bought the bike 2 years and 6000 miles ago, and still has plenty of life left even though it's squared off. It'll be Z6 time next, though. Got one on the front and I'm loving it.

Yes Bridgestone have been dual compound on quite a few of their range for years ... the 010s were ... as were the 020s ... I presume stuff like 014s are too!?!?

davy
02-04-07, 03:33 PM
I just bought some Pilot Road 2's and they feel great on my bike. £177 too.

Mr Toad
02-04-07, 03:49 PM
Make sure you do your sums correctly - buying a set of tyres mail order to save some £'s could actually cost you as your local dealer will charge you £££ to fit them. Get a quote from your dealer first :cool:

fizzwheel
02-04-07, 03:52 PM
I presume stuff like 014s are too!?!?

Yeah, soft and f*cking soft... :p

Filipe M.
02-04-07, 03:56 PM
Yeah, soft and f*cking soft... :p

From that point of view, the D220s are Dual Compound too, hard and ****ing ****! :lol:

BLK SV
03-04-07, 07:11 AM
I just bought some Pilot Road 2's and they feel great on my bike. £177 too.

Where from?? were these mail order??

davy
03-04-07, 07:35 AM
I used motorcycletyresuk.com, i/e/ Moto-Care London. These guys are in Romford. Great service and nice guys too. Mail order price is £177 and I had mine fitted to loose wheels for £207.
Did a good run on Sunday and they feel great, bike feels like a different bike now.

BLK SV
04-04-07, 08:39 AM
Cool, might just do that for now as i've got a big service to pay for aswell and when they both wear out i'll try some of the M6's.

Cheers!

Hmm, now i've have to get both changed, got on the bike this mornin to find there was a nail in the back tyre which was now flat :( , of well bit of an excuse to get new rubber front and back a suppose :)