Knee down

Discussion in 'UK Motorcycles' started by Jeweller, Apr 20, 2010.

  1. Jeweller

    Jeweller Guest

    ....and bike.
    Slow speed, sudden stop and the Pirelli Scorpion went skating.
    I was surprised how easily the tyre lost its bite.

    Is this a characteristic of Scorpions (they are about 6 years old)?
    If so, then what would be a better choice of tyre.
    I don't do lots of miles though I would have appreciated 150 or so last
    weekend.

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    R100RT
    Aprilia Pegaso 650 IE "The Flying Mythos"
    Formerly: James Captain, A10, C15, B25, Dnepr M16 solo, R80/7, R100RT
    (green!)
    www.davidhowardjeweller.co.uk
     
    Jeweller, Apr 20, 2010
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    Colin Irvine Guest

    Ooh - looks like I'm first.

    Clumsy ****!
     
    Colin Irvine, Apr 20, 2010
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    wessie Guest

    Scorpions aren't the most favoured tyre amongst R-GS owners. Verdi used to
    use them on his Tiger and thought they were okay. More likely a combination
    of ham fistedness, poor road surface and aged tyre rubber colluding to
    stick you on your arse.

    I put a set of Conti Road Attacks[1] on the R-GS in 2008 to go to the Alps.
    fitted a new rear in 2009 to go to the Alps again. They were great for
    those trips; saw 3 months of autumn/winter commuting to Cardiff where they
    were again great; had a rest as my current "work" is within walking
    distance and were lovely last weekend.

    Front has done nearly 10k; 1st rear replaced early at 5.5k; 2nd rear on 5k
    and will last another 1k or more. If I go touring again this summer then I
    will stick another pair on as they have been the best tyre I've used on the
    R-GS so far.

    If you want a semi-off road style tyre, like the Scorpion, then try Avon
    Distanzias. If you want an off-road tyre that won't be torn to shreds on
    the road then get Conti TKC80

    [1] http://www.conti-bike.co.uk/default.asp?spid=3 IIRC you liked the looks
    and would consider making a ring to match
     
    wessie, Apr 20, 2010
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  4. Jeweller

    Jeweller Guest

    Obligado

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    R100RT
    Aprilia Pegaso 650 IE "The Flying Mythos"
    Formerly: James Captain, A10, C15, B25, Dnepr M16 solo, R80/7, R100RT
    (green!)
    www.davidhowardjeweller.co.uk
     
    Jeweller, Apr 20, 2010
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  5. Jeweller

    Jeweller Guest

    That's the sort of info I need, thanks.
    I'll not be needing off-road stuff.
    See the first model on the opening page of my website, No12.

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    R100RT
    Aprilia Pegaso 650 IE "The Flying Mythos"
    Formerly: James Captain, A10, C15, B25, Dnepr M16 solo, R80/7, R100RT
    (green!)
    www.davidhowardjeweller.co.uk
     
    Jeweller, Apr 20, 2010
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