Didn't think a new tyre would make so much difference. - SV650.org

26-10-11, 08:59 PM

Just had the rear tyre replaced. The one the bike came with was a different make from the front, a bit squared off anyway and had developed an annoying slow puncture. Finally spotted the little bit of metal that had caused it, buried barely visible in the side, so I figured it was time for a new one.

It now has a nice Pirelli to match the front and it's effing awesome. I don't know if it's the fact they weren't a proper pair before or the fact it was squared but it now feels like a completely new bike. I was expecting the back to feel happier but the whole bike feels better balanced. I had the best ride ever back from the garage.

Is there anything else similarly simple/cheap I can do that will have such an effect?

Mr Speirs · 26-10-11, 09:06 PM

get a new front tyre?

26-10-11, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DJFridge

I had the best ride ever back from the garage

take it easy for the first hundred miles or so until the tyres are scrubbed in though, releasing agent can be a bitch

26-10-11, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by christian1000

take it easy for the first hundred miles or so until the tyres are scrubbed in though, releasing agent can be a bitch

Noted. Although TBH my idea of a great ride and some others one this site may be slightly different! And 100 miles could take a while...

27-10-11, 06:50 AM

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Originally Posted by DJFridge

And 100 miles could take a while...

About an hour??

27-10-11, 10:34 AM

A new tyre is always an excuse to go for a long ride to get the bugger scrubbed

The trumpet came with a new pair of boots so I took it from Oldham to Bridlington, in about 90 mins, then enjoyed more twisty roads on the way home, still need to lean more

28-10-11, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kellyjo

About an hour??

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stonesie

A new tyre is always an excuse to go for a long ride to get the bugger scrubbed

...

noted (I'll point you when mrs rbt start asking questions)

26-10-11, 08:59 PM	#1
DJFridge Guest Posts: n/a	Didn't think a new tyre would make so much difference. Just had the rear tyre replaced. The one the bike came with was a different make from the front, a bit squared off anyway and had developed an annoying slow puncture. Finally spotted the little bit of metal that had caused it, buried barely visible in the side, so I figured it was time for a new one. It now has a nice Pirelli to match the front and it's effing awesome. I don't know if it's the fact they weren't a proper pair before or the fact it was squared but it now feels like a completely new bike. I was expecting the back to feel happier but the whole bike feels better balanced. I had the best ride ever back from the garage. Is there anything else similarly simple/cheap I can do that will have such an effect?

26-10-11, 09:06 PM	#2
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27-10-11, 10:34 AM	#6
Stonesie Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Didn't think a new tyre would make so much difference. A new tyre is always an excuse to go for a long ride to get the bugger scrubbed The trumpet came with a new pair of boots so I took it from Oldham to Bridlington, in about 90 mins, then enjoyed more twisty roads on the way home, still need to lean more

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