I only had a limited amount of time available for the 9R over the weekend due to other commitments but Saturday afternoon was earmarked for a quick blat to get rid of the cobwebs and annoy some of the all-year-round bikers[1] by riding incompetently and slowly. I was also hoping to get to a couple of dealers with a view to escalating the plan of getting something new. Anyway, it didn't happen since the rear tyre was as flat as the battery.[2][3]. I have a pair of Dragon Evos on it currently and I think they're are now "old technology" and discontinued. I usually replace tyres as a pair and go for "round & black" ones but this time I'm only going to replace the rear as the front has plenty of life in it. So what should I match the front with? Another Pirelli, obviously but what is the latest equivalent? I quess it's the Diablo Strada. I have had the battery on the Optimate since Saturday but am not convinced that it will hold a charge anymore so probably need a new one. I have the opportunity to get one on the way home from work this afternoon but forgot to check the power or make & model of the current one. Anyone know what it needs (ZX-9R C1) as my next opportunity won't be until the weekend. [1] Waves to TOG [2] My neighbour unplugged the Optimate to use the lawn mower and didn't plug it back in when he had finished. I shall "have words". [3] The tyre was plugged last year and sitting in the garage hasn't done it any good at all.
