Anakee Mis-Adventure?

[ShakeyGS]

Incident Investigation team on standby please.

I took a call from a bikermate last night. He’s far from home and has had a major “off” resulting in hospitalisation.

He is a steady rider normally and says the front just lost grip for no apparent reason in an otherwise innocuous corner. The bike is likely a write off and will be recovered by BMW and he’ll fly home soon.

Whilst in hospital he got a message from another mate who’d done the same thing elsewhere although thanks to a helite vest he is OK.

The common factor on both these LC GSA bikes was the use of Anakee Adventure tyres................

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Incident Investigation team on standby please.

I took a call from a bikermate last night. He’s far from home and has had a major “off” resulting in hospitalisation.

He is a steady rider normally and says the front just lost grip for no apparent reason in an otherwise innocuous corner. The bike is likely a write off and will be recovered by BMW and he’ll fly home soon.

Whilst in hospital he got a message from another mate who’d done the same thing elsewhere although thanks to a helite vest he is OK.

The common factor on both these LC GSA bikes was the use of Anakee Adventure tyres................

I had about 3 of these incidents on the A3,s however I put it down to being 2 up 180kgs between both of us on the rear shock, hence reson shock upgrade in the winter, just my egg and cress worth, for starters.

 

[Daggerit]

I had an off a while back on the standard fit Bridgestone A41's where the front just folded up and I couldn't find any real reason for it so put it down to something being on the road that I didn't see. I wasn't pushing on but it was wet which won't have helped.

I've noticed since then that the bike feels a bit like the front wants to go while in the 20-40mph range around roundabouts and things so I don't know if the fast riding the day before my off with a fully loaded bike killed the tyres or something? Can't figure it out so the next step for me is some new tyres and see how it goes.

 

[Warlord]

Incident Investigation team on standby please.

I took a call from a bikermate last night. He’s far from home and has had a major “off” resulting in hospitalisation.

He is a steady rider normally and says the front just lost grip for no apparent reason in an otherwise innocuous corner. The bike is likely a write off and will be recovered by BMW and he’ll fly home soon.

Whilst in hospital he got a message from another mate who’d done the same thing elsewhere although thanks to a helite vest he is OK.

The common factor on both these LC GSA bikes was the use of Anakee Adventure tyres................

Best wishes and a speedy recovery to your friend....

 

[sven]

I’ve had several nasty slides on my 1250 which I blame on the OE Anakee Adventures. Their feedback is poor, as is their grip, particularly on wet roads.

I never lost traction on my 1200 GS LC in five years in the same unpredictable manner Conti Trail Attack 2, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Tourance Next all offered better grip, feedback and handling

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

I’ve had several nasty slides on my 1250 which I blame on the OE Anakee Adventures. Their feedback is poor, as is their grip, particularly on wet roads.

I never lost traction on my 1200 GS LC in five years in the same unpredictable manner Conti Trail Attack 2, Michelin Pilot Road 4 and Tourance Next all offered better grip, feedback and handling

Maybe the power of the bike kicking in to soon.

 

[sven]

Maybe the power of the bike kicking in to soon.

They were all when riding pretty gently on tour in France, albeit the bike was heavily loaded. I never had the same problems on my 1200 when loaded up on tour

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

They were all when riding pretty gently on tour in France, albeit the bike was heavily loaded. I never had the same problems on my 1200 when loaded up on tour

Yep it is weird when it happens, me also on 1200 gs 2017 but loaded up, check post number 2

 

[sven]

Yep it is weird when it happens, me also on 1200 gs 2017 but loaded up, check post number 2

I don’t find them confidence inspiring without luggage though. They’ve now done 4500 miles and have 2.5mm of tread left, so about another 500-1000 miles before they’ll need replacement with my favourite Tourance Next, although I’m tempted to try the Conti Road or Trail Attack 3’s

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

I don’t find them confidence inspiring without luggage though. They’ve now done 4500 miles and have 2.5mm of tread left, so about another 500-1000 miles before they’ll need replacement with my favourite Tourance Next, although I’m tempted to try the Conti Road or Trail Attack 3’s

2.5 mm and you are complaining, Sven FFS sling em in the bin, here in Germany better have a good 4mm or in trouble.

 

[fred_jb]

I replaced the Anakee Adventures that my 1250 came with after the 600 mile service. They were noisy, but IMO the worst aspect is the odd profile which gets steeper the further you go out from the centre of the tread. This leads to an unpleasant feeling of falling into corners with modest rider input leading to more lean than required, meaning sometimes having to correct mid-corner. I could easily see this causing problems, especially on poor surfaces where any momentary and unintended excessive lean could be enough to take the bike down.

 

[leadfarmer]

I don’t find them confidence inspiring without luggage though. They’ve now done 4500 miles and have 2.5mm of tread left, so about another 500-1000 miles before they’ll need replacement with my favourite Tourance Next, although I’m tempted to try the Conti Road or Trail Attack 3’s

I’m currently on Conti Road Attack 3’s and they’re the best tyres I’ve ever had, I ride lots of 2 up like yourself

 

[wpm]

I had the stock Anakee 3`s taken off and replaced at the dealers expense at the 600 mile service and replaced with Tourance next.
The Anakees where shocking the Tourance are fab.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

I like the Anakees

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Get ready for the camels breath to jump out of the desert, and this is only my opinion, the GS and most of the bikes in the Adventure category are designed to stay up straight,some riding gods push them to their limit in corners, and then scream blue murder the tyre is shit, whatever the brand, but every washout, every accident has its own fault, may it be rider or fault on the road, bit of oil, gravel etc, we could keep swapping tyres and brands till the cows come home, but eventually it all comes down to ourselves and how we use this great versatile steed, if I wanted to be glued to the corners, I would be on a Yamaha Tracer, that would certainly help me, however some guys are so good and ride for their job, that they could ride on the worst tyres and still get the job done, because they have the skill to do it, I for one am way behind the skill crew, so wearing out my A3,s and next tyres Road 5 Trail, just to try something different.

 

[CPJS]

Here is the camels breath.
Why would a Tracer help you be better in the corners, it is the tyres gripping the road, stick rubbish tyres on it and it will be no better than any other bike. I have not tried a Tracer but I would expect the GS to have better quality suspension.
The GS has been endowed with a very stable and fine handling chassis and suspension that for the most part works well. It is a shame to have the weak link being the tyres.
Having a good chassis encourages one to use it and for that to happen you need a decent tyre, it is safer to be over tyred than under.
It is not the skilled riders that have a problem, apart from frustration, with a lesser tyre it is the less skilled that are more likely to make poor judgements and panic, that is when you want the tyre to save your sorry arse. Your lean angle ABS will only work to pull up safely as well as your tyre's grip will allow, remember that as your ABS keeps letting the brakes off as you approach that hedge on the out side of the bend wishing that if only you had that more sticky tyre..........

 

[Nutty]

I don’t find them confidence inspiring without luggage though. They’ve now done 4500 miles and have 2.5mm of tread left, so about another 500-1000 miles before they’ll need replacement with my favourite Tourance Next, although I’m tempted to try the Conti Road or Trail Attack 3’s

I can recommend the Road Attack 3’s. I’ve had them on my current and last bikes, and haven’t found a better road tyre yet.

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

Here is the camels breath.
Why would a Tracer help you be better in the corners, it is the tyres gripping the road, stick rubbish tyres on it and it will be no better than any other bike. I have not tried a Tracer but I would expect the GS to have better quality suspension.
The GS has been endowed with a very stable and fine handling chassis and suspension that for the most part works well. It is a shame to have the weak link being the tyres.
Having a good chassis encourages one to use it and for that to happen you need a decent tyre, it is safer to be over tyred than under.
It is not the skilled riders that have a problem, apart from frustration, with a lesser tyre it is the less skilled that are more likely to make poor judgements and panic, that is when you want the tyre to save your sorry arse. Your lean angle ABS will only work to pull up safely as well as your tyre's grip will allow, remember that as your ABS keeps letting the brakes off as you approach that hedge on the out side of the bend wishing that if only you had that more sticky tyre..........

Camels breath should try the tracer it is like a go-kart, however for touring and 2 up the GS is fine for my older days, try the tracer, and you will see what I am saying............

 

[Deleted account 250319001]

On my 8th set of Anakees ...... Love them. Great grip and longevity. (12.5 K miles rear) On the black stuff & the trails, Motorways and mountain passes, ..... brilliant !

 

[Deleted account 191119001]

I can recommend the Road Attack 3’s. I’ve had them on my current and last bikes, and haven’t found a better road tyre yet.

And you are probably correct, a great road tyre, but most of the tyres the peeps are complaining about are not total road tyres Rich, and this is a little part of the problem.....