rubber and chains
 

I am after some new rubber for my 2004 SV650s and have always used the azaro st . I have no complaints but am willing to try something new . I use the bike to commute more than for fun these days so a longer wearing tyre would be best with decent wet weather grip . Can anyone also recommend a place to purchase the tyre cheaply .Any website suggestions or even site sponsor deal will be gratefully accepted . I've always just bought and fitted it at the local National tyre service . I am after 2 rears and a front . Stocking up you see , while I can .
I am also wanting the same recommendations with regards to replacing my chain and sprockets . Again I am after 2 sets and any help will be , well helpfull !
Because I am buying a reasonably large amount in one go I was hoping to get them all form the same place and maybe get some sort of discount on bulk buying so to speak . At least be able to get the postage combined .

I eagerly await your help guys .

All the best

Paul

Re: rubber and chains
 

I have the Avon Azaros on Suze, they upgraded them to Avon Storm ST, and I put them on Dave. theres a few folks on here that swear by them, highly recommended IMO
HTH
Someone else will probably point you in the right direction for buying em cheap soon no doubt

Re: rubber and chains
 

Although i've never ridden a bike with them on, for wet/cold weather grip and long tyre life the Z6 would fit the bill. Usually ?30 cheaper than the dual compound sports touring rubber as well.

Re: rubber and chains
 

I usually go on the design of the thread.....seems to work for me ;)


Ben

Re: rubber and chains
 

Well the Avon's are the best in my opinion, they suit my riding style and are my first choice every time! However, I always say that it is best to fit a different set of tyres at each change so you can experience the difference between brands and find a tyre that suits you.

As you like the Avon's I would recommend the following two other brands;

- Bridgestone 020's or their successor the 021's
- Michelin's Pilot Road 2CT

There are more out there but I personally rate the above, and I am sure you are aware to avoid the Dunlop D220's!!!

EDIT: Thanks Tim for spotting my retardness!

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I think the 021 is the successor to the 020, not predecessor.

Re: rubber and chains
 

If you like Avon, how about the Storm- it replaced the old Azaro. It's a completely different tyre, mind, but it gets great reviews.

Re: rubber and chains
 

I think I will go for the storm . Like northwind says its the same but different . Thanks for the help with that .
Now has anyone got any chain advice or information on deals with tryes and chains anywhere .
All the best
xbox650

Re: rubber and chains
 

I have now managed to get 2 gold DID xring chains with sprockets and 2 extra rear sprockets that are anodidised blue . That 6 sprockets and 2 chains for only ?211 . I was happy enough with that . I have looked around and found busters seem to offer a good deal on the tyres . The av55 and av56 (avon storm front and rear) are selling as apair deal at 1p shy of ?140 . Again , this seems ok to me .
Any other suggestions ?

Re: rubber and chains
 

Sounds good, I do rate both Avon's and randomly swap between the Azaro and Storm.