Tyres

[Ladybird]

Ok currently updating the main site and need your help:

Can you post what tyres you use - why? - and tell me about the tyre.....THANKS!

[TazCBR1100XX]

Blackbird specific BT020 W and L

I used 020s on my previous bike (Pan European) and they gave excellent grip in the wet and good wear so when I changed from the standard Dunlops on the I went for the 020s - and Wobbs said they were good too

Another reason is that the last pair were free and I doubt Avon or Michelin can compete with that I may try something else later in the year though - depends on how I feel

[Mr C]

tried pirelli diablos ond goosed the rear in 3k..........
020 specific now, still going well after 3k

[numb bits]

Avon Azzaro's 11, These are by far the best priced tyres you can buy,and as far as i can tell they are better than anything else that i have ridden on, superb all round get's the from me

[Scruffygit]

Avon AV45/46. Got them to replace the original D205s at about 7000 miles after hearing rave reviews about them and they were cheap - £130 at the BMF - OK its not :taz cheap but you know what I mean. Now done nearly 13k and still got loads of wear left and not too badly squared off after far too many motorway miles. Much improved handling - I used to have inch wide strips on the 205s but managed to run right to the edge of the tread on the Avons. I have not experienced any of the 'dodgy handling' in the damp reported by some people but then I ride like a wuss in the dry let alone in the wet.

Only problem I have noticed is that I get a gentle weave when going past HGVs at 85+ with luggage (soft panniers) on. It does not happen when the panniers are not fitted. Its nothing serious and stops once I have gone past the truck but it never happened with the 205s.

[big kev]

avons fer me too i had a terrible time settling down to what tyre to use on the , but i've found the avons to be totally inspiring. i have more confidence in my own ability and total confidence in grip

[The Grim Reaper]

Well, the bike came with Pirelli Dragon GTS fitted and they have been excellent, so far. I'll have a better idea of wear once I have killed a set but they don't lack grip and seem to be wearing OK so far (3k).

Cheers

Grim