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Post by wazzbo on Feb 7, 2017 19:32:54 GMT
Has anyone used avon am26 roadriders? I`m fitting a pair on my gs500e tomorrow and wondered what to expect. I`ve always fitted Bridgestone BT45`s but thought I`d have a change, I hope I`m not disappointed as the Bridgestones are a damn good tyre on the gs in all weathers  |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 7, 2017 19:50:47 GMT
I have Roadriders on FWF Dave. I really like them, my choice of modern tyre on the SD's certainly.
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Post by wazzbo on Feb 7, 2017 19:53:52 GMT
they`ll certainly get a good test on the old gs.
Its not a good time of year to scrub in new tyres but I`ve been riding all winter on slicks, so its time to change them before the rozzers get me.
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Post by carlthebandit on Feb 7, 2017 20:02:14 GMT
 I use road riders on my cbx550 think there very good but I don't get my knee down I'm afraid only wear the middle 😂😂😂
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Post by wazzbo on Feb 7, 2017 20:15:11 GMT
Thats my problem on the gs carl, it does a 25 mile round trip to work and back on a main road.
There`s 3 roundabouts on it but a lot of trucks use this road and there`s nearly always diesel, rubber etc on them so its not a good idea getting your knee down especially as I start work very early most days and finish late so most of the year I`m riding in the dark.
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Post by wazzbo on Feb 8, 2017 20:04:27 GMT
well, they were certainly easier to fit than the Bridgestones, hardly needed the tyrelevers.
I haven`t had a ride on them yet as I`ve only just finished fitting them.
Lost a bit of time as I had to strip the rear brake caliper, the pads were worn out and one of the pins wouldn`t shift, well siezed in, warmed it up with the blowtorch but it still wouldn`t move, ended up snapping it off and had to drill it out.
I fitted new seals and fresh brake fluid and its sorted now.
Thats one of the problems, with riding all year, the salt plays havoc with everything...
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2017 20:18:15 GMT
My GS did the same with a rear caliper pin , I drilled caliper through from the other side and pin tapped through no problems then , don't know why they were'nt like that originally would save a lot of hassle .
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Post by wazzbo on Feb 8, 2017 20:29:08 GMT
I was tempted to drill straight through boje, I will next time.. I`m sure there`ll be a next time |
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Post by bluedreamer on Feb 12, 2017 18:39:37 GMT
Had a few sets of them on the SDs and on the CB500s, good grip and good profile, but unfortunately the side walls were cracking after about a year with still plenty of tread on the tyres... We had them replaced under warranty but the same thing happened with the replacements...  |
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Post by wazzbo on Feb 12, 2017 22:41:12 GMT
I`ll keep an eye on them Irene, but I usually wear a rear tyre out within a year and a front in around 18 months.
I`ve had cracking problems with the bridgestone bt 45`s that I usually fit, just the front one as the backs aren`t on long enough, they tend to crack in the tread though, not the sidewalls.
I don`t think riding all winter helps, I`m sure the salt doesn`t do them any good.
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Post by danrush4th on Feb 13, 2017 14:13:46 GMT
I noticed my last fronts walls where starting to crack, was good enough to pass the mot though.
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