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Mad99mike

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What tyres
« on: November 14, 2015, 09:13:48 pm »
Hi yet to check pressure again but last ridden was following white lines and road features these tyres are avon road runners nearly new what tyres have uk riders found best suited this bike does 50/50 main roads and back lanes all on Tarmac but lanes are not to good this time of the year just thought I might ask well ask other owners and get the best tyre  first as last
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banquo

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2015, 12:53:39 pm »
I bought Heidenau K36 (IIRC) tyres when I first got the bike in '02, having little faith that the 30 year old rubber would be up to the job. They were fine, with no whitelining. When the rear wore out, I was forced to buy a Metzeler ME77, because there wasn't anything else available at the time, and that worked perfectly well for a while. However, once part worn, the handling became dangerously unstable, and the front end would swerve very alarmingly over white lines and overbanding. Not just unsettling, but dangerous, so I guess the worn Metzeler didn't like getting paired with the original Heidenau on the front. In search of a more dual purpose 'look' I chose a pair of chunky Heidenau K34s which have shown themselves to be good enough all rounders. Heidenau are a good source, as they're East German, and the NF tyres are the same fit as most MZs.
http://heidenautires.com/vintage-motorcycle-tires/
If you're a scratcher, you might find the TT100 more to your liking.
http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.eu/dunlop_euen/mc/tyres/on_road/K82.jsp?make=-1&model=-1&year=-1&width=3.5wi&height=-1&rim=18
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Mad99mike

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #2 on: November 28, 2015, 10:01:56 pm »
Hi got goldstar for getting the knee down but thanks for your comments
Regards mike

banquo

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #3 on: November 29, 2015, 10:14:48 am »
I'd go for the Heidenau then.
East Germany isn't East Germany any more, and the quality seems fine.

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #4 on: November 29, 2015, 10:59:39 pm »
I use Metzeler ME22's which seem pretty good

Mad99mike

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2015, 09:44:51 pm »
Thanks for that will have a look at them

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2016, 11:30:14 am »
Hmmmm.... just read this old post as I have had a white-lining problem with my Falcone (Dunlops front and back).  The new rear tyre wore out after less than 10k km, which I found a little disappointing, so I am about to change it for a Heidenau.  I hope to comment on the pairing with the slightly worn Dunlop on the front.  Time will tell.......

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Re: What tyres
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2016, 12:19:51 pm »
Hi,
based on my personal experience,
I found the best compromise (vintage look tires ,conduction , durability, etc.) with the Metzeler ME 77
I change, the rear tyre every 12000 km ( average) and the front tyre every 24000 Km ( average)

Randall