Puncture today - screw in rear! - SV650.org

22-05-06, 05:37 PM

Well I am not pleased, my bike is my only transport and I haven't had a job in a few months (student), I bloody well can't afford new tyres! Two sets of tyres that I have got prices from two local places are:

Pirelli Diablo for £170 (Fitted next week) - £183 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)
Metz Sporttec for £149 (Fitted next week) - £158 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)

Is it worth the extra for the Pirelli?

Now could I get away with leaving the front stock tyre on (K5S) as it still has a few K left in it?

fizzwheel · 22-05-06, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by KayDee

Well I am not pleased, my bike is my only transport and I haven't had a job in a few months (student), I bloody well can't afford new tyres! Two sets of tyres that I have got prices from two local places are:

Pirelli Diablo for £170 (Fitted next week) - £183 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)
Metz Sporttec for £149 (Fitted next week) - £158 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)

Is it worth the extra for the Pirelli?

Now could I get away with leaving the front stock tyre on (K5S) as it still has a few K left in it?

Is that rear tyre only prices, or is that for a pair ?

Its not recommended to run the stock D220 with any other make of tyre, I know some people have done it though, but I wouldnt if I were you.

22-05-06, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by fizzwheel

Quote:

Originally Posted by KayDee

Well I am not pleased, my bike is my only transport and I haven't had a job in a few months (student), I bloody well can't afford new tyres! Two sets of tyres that I have got prices from two local places are:

Pirelli Diablo for £170 (Fitted next week) - £183 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)
Metz Sporttec for £149 (Fitted next week) - £158 fitted (Fitted tomorrow)

Is it worth the extra for the Pirelli?

Now could I get away with leaving the front stock tyre on (K5S) as it still has a few K left in it?

Is that rear tyre only prices, or is that for a pair ?

Its not recommended to run the stock D220 with any other make of tyre, I know some people have done it though, but I wouldnt if I were you.

Thats per pair!

23-05-06, 08:47 AM

Can you not repair it ? i've had 6 punctures over the last 3/4 years 4 have been repairable

fizzwheel · 23-05-06, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by KayDee

Thats per pair!

Thats a good price for the Metzlers. I dont know what the Diablo's are like. But I really like the feel of the Z6's on the SV.

24-05-06, 02:11 PM

Got it repaired, £10 ride in, ride out. Pretty sweet!

22-05-06, 05:37 PM	#1
KayDee Guest Posts: n/a	Puncture today - screw in rear! Well I am not pleased, my bike is my only transport and I haven't had a job in a few months (student), I bloody well can't afford new tyres! Two sets of tyres that I have got prices from two local places are: Pirelli Diablo for £170 (Fitted next week) - £183 fitted (Fitted tomorrow) Metz Sporttec for £149 (Fitted next week) - £158 fitted (Fitted tomorrow) Is it worth the extra for the Pirelli? Now could I get away with leaving the front stock tyre on (K5S) as it still has a few K left in it?

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23-05-06, 08:47 AM	#4
Iansv Guest Posts: n/a	Can you not repair it ? i've had 6 punctures over the last 3/4 years 4 have been repairable

24-05-06, 02:11 PM	#6
KayDee Guest Posts: n/a	Got it repaired, £10 ride in, ride out. Pretty sweet!