Round Rubber things

Hmm this here Ducati has 020's fitted. I've never tried them. Do I
suppose they are shite?

 

I suppose you're right when it's looked at like that. I wouldn't be
feeling confident that they'd be up to the job if I ever found myself
wanting to keep up with other riders on half decent tyres though.

 

Why would you? They have a good reputation AIUI. Unless there is some
"not really suited to Ducati ST4" suggestions?

 

If you're intending to try and win a race over The Mountain, two up,
they're prolly not the best choice. I'm surprised they've been fitted
to a Ducati tbh, I'd expect something a bit more sticky.

I've not had problems with 020s, but in comparison with the Avon
offering they offer 2/3 of the grip in the wet for about half the
mileage. Not good for trackdays, I'd imagine.

 

I'm sure he'll have worn them out and replaced them with something a
bit more suited to spirited riding before he goes to the TT.

The luddites used to suggest an 010 on the front and an 020 on the
rear for 'sensible' sports touring. I tend to opt for grip over cost
when it comes to tyre selection.

 

Well its a sports touring version so.........

An Avon gave up the ghost on the Bastard12 but it's brutal on tyres.
Shredded this 014 in under 2000 miles. I agree they seemed good in the
wet and were lasting well before it went off and the front Avon still
does the job. Shall probably try them on the ST4.
<checks avon website>
Ah I see an updated version Storm-ST

As the Bastard12 will be getting polished and sold I guess it's another
ST rear for the beastie.

 

Hog says...

Not shite, but there are better. The Pilot Road-2s that I have just
fitted to the Daytona feel more confidence inspiring in the wet than the
BT020s did on my ZZR1100s. They feel better than the AV45/46STs, but I'd
hope so too at 40 quid more a pair.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
Suzuki Bandit 600S (Green with added shit bits)
Yamaha SR250 Delusion (It's "Special")
Homefucking is killing prostitution.

 

Andy Bonwick says...

This might be because you're in a higher league of riding skill and
confidence. You push tyres harder, so you demand that bit more of them.
For what they were designed to do, the Avons, Pilot Road-2s or BT020s
are perfect i.e. for sports-touring style of riding.

--
Lozzo
Triumph Daytona 955i SE (Black with added black bits)
Suzuki Bandit 600S (Green with added shit bits)
Yamaha SR250 Delusion (It's "Special")
Homefucking is killing prostitution.

 

But I've heard that you lean a bike over and apparently, the OP doesn't do
all that much leaning. Given is riding style, the Azaro's would be
(probably) the perfect choice. I've not had any reason to regret buying the
pair I've got anyway, apart from not having the need to get a nice new set
for past 6 months.

They handled THE worst weather it's ever been my pleasure to endure and they
did it with not a single moment of sphincter shrinking and I managed to snap
off a hero blob without the bike slipping out from under too, so I reckon
they'd do for the OP.


--
Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19

 

I have Continental Road Attacks on mine. They have a really deep tread
pattern and therefore last forever.

 

Some recommendation.

 

Now i am not sure about those, so far Lozzo's ebay Avon's look
good value for money seeing as i do 11 miles each way every day
come rain or snow.

Alan

 

Depends a lot on the bike and rider. The Bandit came fitted with an 020 rear
and an 014 ( I think ) front.

Tons of grip. Loads of the damn stuff, even in the wet. Utterly predictable
and wholly planted handling both on the road and track(day). Feedback?,
even Jimi would be impressed. Knee down, toe sliders down, no bother.

I fitted Pilot Roads when the Bridgestones wore out. I like them not a jot,
and if I wasn't such a tight sod, I'd replace them ASAP. As it stands
though, they've done 4,500 miles and look to have that again left in them,
so I can almost forgive the degraded performance on anything other than
either totally smooth, dry, grippy tarmac, or, 'it's been pissing down for
an hour' wet, smooth, grippy tarmac. In those situations, they are rather
good. Good enough to get the toe sliders skimming in the dry.

Damp roads, bumpy roads, worn tarmac?, nope. The Pilot Roads feel twitchy
and unsettled. Not in a good way. Not in an 'I have tons of traction and
want to lean' twitchy way. More a 'I am not sure how much traction I am
providing, or indeed can provide'.

They may suit a less cack handed rider on a heavier bike. They don't suit
me. The Bridgestones did.

 

What pressures are you running them at?


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Krusty
www.MuddyStuff.co.uk
Off-Road Classifieds

'02 MV Senna '03 Tiger 955i '96 Tiger '79 Fantic Hiro 250

 

M and P and flogging Avon Azaro's for 109 quid a pair this weekend. That's
GOT to be worth considering, considering the tyres are just what you're
looking for.


--
Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19

 

I had the Sport Attack last year (actually the summer of 05 and the
beginning of 06) and they were unbelievablly good in the hot weather, but
not so in the cold. They took a long time to warm up and they had **** all
grip until they had. I had quite few "moments" before it dawned on me what
was happening wrt the bike slipping about a bit [1]

The Avon Azaro's I replaced them with were good in the wet and cold (still
are too) but they'll need changing shortly and if this summer is as good as
last year I could be tempted again by the Sport Attack's, but there's those
other new tyres I fancy trying, the Bridgestone 021's as I ride with a
pillion more these days.



[1] I'm an old ****, Ok?


--
Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19

 

I've tried 30,33,36(1)+39 front and rear[2].

Currently running 33 front, 36 rear as that gives me the best feel. Stock
front preload, stock rear damping and one click up on rear preload gives me
the best compromise for my weight. Seems to work quite well. Bit squishy
when pushed.

[1] As per owners manual.
[2] Started with the front, found what suited, then furtled with the rear.

 

Shit now that means i have to go to my local M & P and whenever
i am there other things take my fancy.

But thanks for the info.

Alan

 

Where did you get this info from, the web page does not list them?

Thanks
Alan

 

Missus gets offers (oo-er) over t' tinterweb.

http://www.mandp.co.uk:80/home.aspx?cmd=showfile&arg=tyre_sale


--
Beav

VN 750
Zed 1000
OMF# 19