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09-09-06, 07:42 PM

Tyres feeling very squirmy when cornering, espcially with pillion, I'm a biker numpty, please help see this thread http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?p=648644#648644 Either problem with tyres or in my head but its destroying what little confidence i had. The bike gets its 4k service at the end of the month and i'm quite happy to put new tyres on then or before if they are needed.

UPDATE
Tyre is gubbed

, question now is what do i replace them with

, see post above.
feel better knowing it wasnt all in my head.

peterco · 11-09-06, 09:43 PM

Some tyre's here.
Also try this site then shop around.
www.moto-tyres.co.uk

pete
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11-09-06, 10:03 PM

Stradas are excellent. Same as z6. Strathearn tyres crieff. Ride in ride out.

11-09-06, 10:19 PM

Strathearn Tyres Creiff 01764 655 904
phone craig (guy who works there ,)top man ride-in ride-out ,does it all for you z6 is a good choice or pirelli diablo stradas(same thing just a diff name)

northwind · 11-09-06, 10:43 PM

I'd say Z6s too... But they're not the only game in town. Road Attacks are pretty good, and cheaper. Or, you might want to go for something stickier if you do lower mileges? Roadtecs etc are the kings for the all weather, go anywhere rider but for a weekend bike there's a lot to be sadi for Diablos/Sportecs.

11-09-06, 10:51 PM

And incase you hadn't noticed- no one recommends D220s

12-09-06, 09:00 AM

You guys are great

The best thing is you assume a level of intelligence and knowledge that I quite clearly don't have

. Single term names like z6 or bt 14s, magic, its like translating mandarin. Anyway here is my best attempts after reading all the posts and some other threads,
These are Internet prices for the pair delivered, so there's still fitting charges. I assume I need to (or am better to) buy a pair? (front tyre's got apx 3mm tread)

Pirelli DIABLO STRADA £160

Continental RoadAttack £150

Metzeler Roadtec Z6 £165

Bridgestone BT 014 F £170

Michelin Pilot Road £175

Bridgestone BT 020 F £170

I do apx 30 miles commute every day in all weathers, i also try to get at least 2 decent runs per week 1 - 200 miles so probably looking for something quite hardy but with good levels of grip wet and dry. reckon 10000 miles a year but that's only a guess.
Sorry if I'm being particularly dense but

12-09-06, 09:08 AM

Aye, you'll need to buy a pair this time. The treads are designed to work together at the water dispersal game, which in Scotland can be quite a big issue

As the rear will disappear faster than the front you might get away with just the rear next time, depending on how many burnouts/donuts etc you do over the winter.

I express no opinion on which tyres to get because I don't think they are the limiting factor on my machine...

12-09-06, 10:21 AM

Oops - should have said. In my experience ordering online is a waste of time unless you get a serious discount and at these prices its not worth it. You have to get the tyres fitted which means you have to take the wheels off or find some way to get them over on your bike.

Cost me £175 for Pirelli Diablo Stradas fitted from Strathearn tyres in Crieff. It was also a good run over so it was worth it. By the time I got back the tyres were scrubbed in as well

12-09-06, 11:16 AM

as has been said

z6 ,pair obv 180£@strathearn
conti road attack,145£@strathearn
if u take the wheels off yourselve then most places will fit the tyres for u,but if you are as much of a mech novice as you say ,btr gtng the whole procedure taken care of for u (wheel removal,fitment of tyres and everything replaced as it should b )strathearn 'l do the whole shebang for you included in the price ,as will most dealers ,but you'll pay extra at your dealer and prob have to book it in 3 weeks in advance .it takes workshop time to do it and tbh most dealers cant b bothered ,,go to crieff .and btw im not on commision /work there/whatever

09-09-06, 07:42 PM	#1
Kilted Ginger Guest Posts: n/a	Derailed: Now the SV Saga. Lucky white heather, the sequal. Tyres feeling very squirmy when cornering, espcially with pillion, I'm a biker numpty, please help see this thread http://forums.sv650.org/viewtopic.php?p=648644#648644 Either problem with tyres or in my head but its destroying what little confidence i had. The bike gets its 4k service at the end of the month and i'm quite happy to put new tyres on then or before if they are needed. UPDATE Tyre is gubbed , question now is what do i replace them with , see post above. feel better knowing it wasnt all in my head.

11-09-06, 09:43 PM	#2
peterco Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alloa,Clackmannanshire,The Wee County Posts: 656	Some tyre's here. Also try this site then shop around. www.moto-tyres.co.uk pete Tyre Manufacturer: Suzuki [ change ] Model: SV 650 S (03-) WVBY [ change ] Selection by motorcycle type Your selection Dunlop from 79.60 £ Front wheel : Sportmax D 220 F ST L 120/60 R 17 W55 TL Rear wheel : Sportmax D 220 ST L 160/60 R 17 W69 TL [ Search for Tyres ] Dunlop from 84.50 £ Front wheel : Sportmax D 208 F 120/60 R 17 W55 TL Rear wheel : Sportmax D 208 160/60 R 17 W69 TL [ Search for Tyres ] Dunlop from 88.20 £ Front wheel : Sportmax D 208 F RR 120/60 R 17 W55 TL Rear wheel : Sportmax D 208 RR 160/60 R 17 W69 TL [ Search for Tyres ] __________________ SV650 Sport in Black MZ saxon tour 301 Previous bikes SV650 Naked BMW 650cs Scarfer MZ RT 125 4 stroke

11-09-06, 10:43 PM	#5
northwind Moderator Mega Poster Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: In the garage where I belong Posts: 17,082	I'd say Z6s too... But they're not the only game in town. Road Attacks are pretty good, and cheaper. Or, you might want to go for something stickier if you do lower mileges? Roadtecs etc are the kings for the all weather, go anywhere rider but for a weekend bike there's a lot to be sadi for Diablos/Sportecs. __________________ "We are the angry mob, we read the papers every day We like what we like, we hate what we hate But we're oh so easily swayed"

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11-09-06, 10:03 PM	#3
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Stradas are excellent. Same as z6. Strathearn tyres crieff. Ride in ride out.

11-09-06, 10:19 PM	#4
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	Strathearn Tyres Creiff 01764 655 904 phone craig (guy who works there ,)top man ride-in ride-out ,does it all for you z6 is a good choice or pirelli diablo stradas(same thing just a diff name)

11-09-06, 10:51 PM	#6
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	And incase you hadn't noticed- no one recommends D220s

12-09-06, 09:00 AM	#7
Kilted Ginger Guest Posts: n/a	You guys are great The best thing is you assume a level of intelligence and knowledge that I quite clearly don't have . Single term names like z6 or bt 14s, magic, its like translating mandarin. Anyway here is my best attempts after reading all the posts and some other threads, These are Internet prices for the pair delivered, so there's still fitting charges. I assume I need to (or am better to) buy a pair? (front tyre's got apx 3mm tread) Pirelli DIABLO STRADA £160 Continental RoadAttack £150 Metzeler Roadtec Z6 £165 Bridgestone BT 014 F £170 Michelin Pilot Road £175 Bridgestone BT 020 F £170 I do apx 30 miles commute every day in all weathers, i also try to get at least 2 decent runs per week 1 - 200 miles so probably looking for something quite hardy but with good levels of grip wet and dry. reckon 10000 miles a year but that's only a guess. Sorry if I'm being particularly dense but

12-09-06, 09:08 AM	#8
Tiger 55 Guest Posts: n/a	Aye, you'll need to buy a pair this time. The treads are designed to work together at the water dispersal game, which in Scotland can be quite a big issue As the rear will disappear faster than the front you might get away with just the rear next time, depending on how many burnouts/donuts etc you do over the winter. I express no opinion on which tyres to get because I don't think they are the limiting factor on my machine...

12-09-06, 10:21 AM	#9
stuartyboy Guest Posts: n/a	Oops - should have said. In my experience ordering online is a waste of time unless you get a serious discount and at these prices its not worth it. You have to get the tyres fitted which means you have to take the wheels off or find some way to get them over on your bike. Cost me £175 for Pirelli Diablo Stradas fitted from Strathearn tyres in Crieff. It was also a good run over so it was worth it. By the time I got back the tyres were scrubbed in as well

12-09-06, 11:16 AM	#10
jim@55 Guest Posts: n/a	as has been said z6 ,pair obv 180£@strathearn conti road attack,145£@strathearn if u take the wheels off yourselve then most places will fit the tyres for u,but if you are as much of a mech novice as you say ,btr gtng the whole procedure taken care of for u (wheel removal,fitment of tyres and everything replaced as it should b )strathearn 'l do the whole shebang for you included in the price ,as will most dealers ,but you'll pay extra at your dealer and prob have to book it in 3 weeks in advance .it takes workshop time to do it and tbh most dealers cant b bothered ,,go to crieff .and btw im not on commision /work there/whatever