I'm in a state of rubber shock! - SV650.org

Red ones · 07-10-09, 06:17 PM

I need a new front tyre - and have long been reporting on my experiences - but I am shocked!!!

I bought the SV new - with D220s fitted. This is the list of tyres I have bought:

Rear tyre

D220 lasted 8,000 miles

Z6 lasted 12,000 miles

Road Attack lasted 12,000 miles

Road Attack lasted 16,500 miles

So far I am impressed

Front Tyre

D220 Lasted 8,000 miles

Z6 lasted 12,000 miles

Road Attack lasted 32,500 miles

SHOCK!!!!!
The front is now legal minimum and has lost grip - not bloody surprised!!!

I think I'll grab myself another!! (and yes the bike has done 52,500 miles - had it serviced at the garage for the second time in its life)

Service history:

Oil change every 4,500 miles
Oil filter every 9,000
Air filter every 20,000
Plugs every 20,000
new ignition barrel at 25,000 when original failed
new wiring loom under tank at 30,000 after small fire
replaced a corroded oil feeder pipe at 45,000 after major oil dump on motorway
a couple of headlamp bulbs once can't remember when though

07-10-09, 06:20 PM

pardon? 16.5k from a rear? these wouldnt happen to made out of galvanised steel would they?

07-10-09, 06:22 PM

Plugs at 20,000? I thought they had to be changed a bit sooner (although not as soon as the book says!)

What did the plugs look like after 20,000 miles?

Thats some tyre life btw, what sort of riding do you do?

Red ones · 07-10-09, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by custard

pardon? 16.5k from a rear? these wouldnt happen to made out of galvanised steel would they?

I do a lot of M'Way stuff - the 16,500 was impressive , but the front shocked me for wear!!!

Red ones · 07-10-09, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpinestarhero

Plugs at 20,000? I thought they had to be changed a bit sooner (although not as soon as the book says!)

What did the plugs look like after 20,000 miles?

Thats some tyre life btw, what sort of riding do you do?

Plugs don't look as bad as you may think - they were replaced because I got nervous!!!

Viney · 07-10-09, 06:32 PM

My 1st set of plugs were not changed until 16k service and that was by the dealer.

That is some serious tyre wear! You must ride like soooooo gentle n smooth. Good skills.

07-10-09, 06:59 PM

Interesting. I've tended to do my plugs every other oil service, which is about 9000 miles or once a year. Might leave them a little longer

Biker Biggles · 07-10-09, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viney

My 1st set of plugs were not changed until 16k service and that was by the dealer.

That is some serious tyre wear! You must ride like soooooo gentle n smooth. Good skills.

Oh yes.Good forward vision means no hard braking.Hence great front wear.I bet you get good fuel economy too???

DarrenSV650S · 07-10-09, 07:21 PM

Wow. That's .... sad. But impressive too. But sad

Red ones · 07-10-09, 07:47 PM

I just ride like a big .......

50 mpg too. (strictly 70mph on the motorway officer

)

07-10-09, 06:17 PM	#1
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	I'm in a state of rubber shock! I need a new front tyre - and have long been reporting on my experiences - but I am shocked!!! I bought the SV new - with D220s fitted. This is the list of tyres I have bought: Rear tyre D220 lasted 8,000 miles Z6 lasted 12,000 miles Road Attack lasted 12,000 miles Road Attack lasted 16,500 miles So far I am impressed Front Tyre D220 Lasted 8,000 miles Z6 lasted 12,000 miles Road Attack lasted 32,500 miles SHOCK!!!!! The front is now legal minimum and has lost grip - not bloody surprised!!! I think I'll grab myself another!! (and yes the bike has done 52,500 miles - had it serviced at the garage for the second time in its life) Service history: Oil change every 4,500 miles Oil filter every 9,000 Air filter every 20,000 Plugs every 20,000 new ignition barrel at 25,000 when original failed new wiring loom under tank at 30,000 after small fire replaced a corroded oil feeder pipe at 45,000 after major oil dump on motorway a couple of headlamp bulbs once can't remember when though

07-10-09, 06:20 PM	#2
custard Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! pardon? 16.5k from a rear? these wouldnt happen to made out of galvanised steel would they?

07-10-09, 06:22 PM	#3
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! Plugs at 20,000? I thought they had to be changed a bit sooner (although not as soon as the book says!) What did the plugs look like after 20,000 miles? Thats some tyre life btw, what sort of riding do you do?

07-10-09, 06:32 PM	#6
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! My 1st set of plugs were not changed until 16k service and that was by the dealer. That is some serious tyre wear! You must ride like soooooo gentle n smooth. Good skills.

07-10-09, 06:59 PM	#7
Alpinestarhero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! Interesting. I've tended to do my plugs every other oil service, which is about 9000 miles or once a year. Might leave them a little longer

07-10-09, 07:21 PM	#9
DarrenSV650S Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,414	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! Wow. That's .... sad. But impressive too. But sad

07-10-09, 07:47 PM	#10
Red ones Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Posts: 1,422	Re: I'm in a state of rubber shock! I just ride like a big ....... 50 mpg too. (strictly 70mph on the motorway officer )

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