Re: Avon viper sports
 

Most folks would say get a matched pair. It might be worth talking to Avon about that combination though.

FWIW I find the Storms have plenty of grip for the road, I do not feel the need for stickier tyres. I know plenty of folks on here that can get a proper shift on who find the Storms plenty grippy enough.

Re: Avon viper sports
 

Yes. have just had a read up on the storm st and think they'll do the trick for what i want.
£155 fitted.
Anything would be better than the dunlop D204s thast on now.
Thanks for feed back all.

Re: Avon viper sports
 

£155 fitted, that's a good price! Is that to loose wheels or a ride in / out service? Where you getting it done?

Re: Avon viper sports
 

To loose wheels, fitted, balanced and new valves. Am going to get them sorted next week.;)

Re: Avon viper sports
 

Can't comment really because I had a rear punture bad enough to scrap the tyre at 1000 miles and then sold the bike after about another two thou, but didn't note the tyre tread depth. They did wear quite fast though because the staff at Sharples tried to get the punctured tyre replaced on Avons punture warrenty but I used well more than the 1mm they allowed in my 1000 ish miles so I had to cough. They did let me witness the measurement.

Ratty

Re: Avon viper sports
 

So from point of view of riding like a daftc##t on the road, are they any better than a normal sport-touring tyre?

Re: Avon viper sports
 

I doubt many people on here can honestly say they can ride there bikes beyond the limits of Avon's ST alternative, you know how good the Storms and Azaros are.

Re: Avon viper sports
 

I had a set of Vipers for a treat but they just show up the SV's poor suspension especially at the front. Softer so moves about a little more. Think i got 2k out a rear which is terrible. Terrible is also the word to describe how they do in the cold and wet. Like riding on marbles.

Warm and dry with sorted suspension (this year fo my SV I hope) they will be good fun especially if you like track days and have a lack of respect for the throttle:p

:)

Re: Avon viper sports
 

What does this mean? I'd like to think I don't ride like a daft c**t on the road. I can only compare the Avon Vipers to the D220's on the 650. I thought the the D220's were ok and don't deserve the reputation they have on here. They never let me down. The Avons were better. The Pilot Power 2CT's I use now are also very good but can feel 'cold' if riding in built up areas for a while. Something I never felt on the Vipers.

Ratty

Re: Avon viper sports
 

Hovis posted a link in the Avon Storm thread to M&P who have a pair deal on Avon Viper Sports (not the VP2), £110 for pair in SV fitment. See here

HTH