Where to buy?? - SV650.org

28-03-06, 08:44 PM

The Continental Road Attacks seem to be quite a popular choice of tyre for a lot of people on this site, I'm in Luton Beds and want to get a set of conti road attacks for my sv650s, can anybody recommend ride in ride out service, i don't mind travelling a bit, like an hour or so from Luton.

I have only had the bike since Aug 2005, im not an experienced rider and the sv is my first proper bike, the sv is a 2001 model and only had 1900 miles when i bought it, it now has just over 4000 miles and still has the original metz tyres with loads of thread left.
Should i still replace them even though there is loads of miles left, the only reson im thinking of changing them is because of some rear wheel spin in damp conditions while winding on in 2nd and third gear.

What do ya think????

rictus01 · 30-03-06, 07:01 AM

I was never a fan of the original rubber and ditched mine after 60 miles from new, however, I did find them a big problem because of the way I ride, if you're only having this one problem, then just ease up with the right hand and it'll go away.

If on the other hand you've got to the stage where your pushing the tyres a bit more now , then perhaps new boots would be a good idea, they will transform the bike ( have you got your front for springs done yet?, do a search), technology has moved on, coming for the Metz 4's you want to be looking at either Z's or Conti road attacks, I'd say (have a look at the reviews).

Can't really help to much on tyre places in Luton as I don't know it that well, but you're only 30 miles from essential rubber, great bunch of guys who will help you out with choice and offer good prices (it's where I go).

Hope this helps.

Cheers Mark.

30-03-06, 11:07 AM

I have not altered or upgraded the front forks at all but i will have a search on the site to get some ideas, prices etc.

I have however booked my bike in to Bedford wheels LTD in bedford next Wednesday for a set of conti road attacks £165 ride in ride out incl VAT, not bad i think since i had quote as high as £265 for the same service elsewhere.

rictus01 · 30-03-06, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jayjay

I have not altered or upgraded the front forks at all but i will have a search on the site to get some ideas, prices etc.

I have however booked my bike in to Bedford wheels LTD in bedford next Wednesday for a set of conti road attacks £165 ride in ride out incl VAT, not bad i think since i had quote as high as £265 for the same service elsewhere.

I think that's where Greg goes (jonboy/admin2).

good price.

Cheers Mark.

28-03-06, 08:44 PM	#1
jayjay Guest Posts: n/a	Where to buy?? The Continental Road Attacks seem to be quite a popular choice of tyre for a lot of people on this site, I'm in Luton Beds and want to get a set of conti road attacks for my sv650s, can anybody recommend ride in ride out service, i don't mind travelling a bit, like an hour or so from Luton. I have only had the bike since Aug 2005, im not an experienced rider and the sv is my first proper bike, the sv is a 2001 model and only had 1900 miles when i bought it, it now has just over 4000 miles and still has the original metz tyres with loads of thread left. Should i still replace them even though there is loads of miles left, the only reson im thinking of changing them is because of some rear wheel spin in damp conditions while winding on in 2nd and third gear. What do ya think????

30-03-06, 07:01 AM	#2
rictus01 Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: South London Posts: 9,799	I was never a fan of the original rubber and ditched mine after 60 miles from new, however, I did find them a big problem because of the way I ride, if you're only having this one problem, then just ease up with the right hand and it'll go away. If on the other hand you've got to the stage where your pushing the tyres a bit more now , then perhaps new boots would be a good idea, they will transform the bike ( have you got your front for springs done yet?, do a search), technology has moved on, coming for the Metz 4's you want to be looking at either Z's or Conti road attacks, I'd say (have a look at the reviews). Can't really help to much on tyre places in Luton as I don't know it that well, but you're only 30 miles from essential rubber, great bunch of guys who will help you out with choice and offer good prices (it's where I go). Hope this helps. Cheers Mark. __________________ Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming, 'Wow! What a Ride!

30-03-06, 11:07 AM	#3
jayjay Guest Posts: n/a	I have not altered or upgraded the front forks at all but i will have a search on the site to get some ideas, prices etc. I have however booked my bike in to Bedford wheels LTD in bedford next Wednesday for a set of conti road attacks £165 ride in ride out incl VAT, not bad i think since i had quote as high as £265 for the same service elsewhere.