Lozzo

Nice one Chezza.

Those Avon Vipers you've got are great sticky tyres but don't last long. I've barely managed to scrape 2000 miles out of the ones fitted to my Versys and they are now only just legal. The front has worn faster than the rear because I've been practising braking right up to the apex of corners in preparation for more track riding. New Avon Storm Ultras or Michelin PR2s are going on next week, need to make my mind up on which ones.

As Mark said, "Miles and smiles" is what you need, and riding can only be taught so far from a book or a blackboard, there's no substitute for practical experience