No matter how many times i change my tyres it even never ceases to amaze me how well a bike handle with a new pair of boots on. Just stuck a set of Tourance Nexts on in preparation for my trip to the Dingle Peninsula starting this Thursday 
Fresh boots make for new bike
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What did you have before, Anakees? If you've changed, what was the reason for your choice?
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The bike came supplied new with Anakee 3's. Got about 5.5k out of them. I had no complaints about them. When i changed the tyres the first time the dealer could not source a set of Anakees 3's so they put on Tourance Next. Again no complaints about the Tourance and again dealer could not supply the Anakees this time so i put on the Tourance again.
The bike came supplied new with Anakee 3's. Got about 5.5k out of them. I had no complaints about them. When i changed the tyres the first time the dealer could not source a set of Anakees 3's so they put on Tourance Next. Again no complaints about the Tourance and again dealer could not supply the Anakees this time so i put on the Tourance again.
I have Anakees and apart from being a little noisy think they are great! I was lucky enough to get a set that had only done 700 miles so have not had to source a new set yet. My front should last for an up coming trip to Normandy so that will be 8.5k although the rear will be well squared off at 5k.
I intend to put a new rear on after the trip and the 2nd hand front I have in the garage, hope I can get one by then?
I intend to put a new rear on after the trip and the 2nd hand front I have in the garage, hope I can get one by then?
Motorcycle Michael
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No matter how many times i change my tyres it even never ceases to amaze me how well a bike handle with a new pair of boots on. Just stuck a set of Tourance Nexts on in preparation for my trip to the Dingle Peninsula starting this Thursday
I had Anakee 3's and only got 3200 miles out of the rear.
I've changed to Pilot 4's and they are quieter with better grip.
Better mileage would great this time!
We'll see,
Mike.
I have Anakee 3,s.The rear has now done 7400 since March and needs changing asap.
Are the Anakees still in short supply?
If so i fancy Pilot 4,s,the PR3,s were great on the RT.
Are the Anakees still in short supply?
If so i fancy Pilot 4,s,the PR3,s were great on the RT.
Motorcycle Michael
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nding them and in the end
When I looked for the PR 4's I has a hard time finding a set and ended up buying from Germany!
I wouldn't buy Anakee 3's again because of the road noise they generate but I thought they were a decent tyre.
Good luck making your choice.
sijohnston
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What was the website you bought from in Germany? I can't get them at all in the UK as everyone has them on back order and even the Michelin Reps don't know when they'll be in!!!
Straydog
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Have had the NEXT's for about 600 miles, nice grip in the wet, alot more road noise than the Conti Trails I had, and they seem to track on white lines. But overall quite happy with them, I was waiting for the TKC70's but I doubt the Trail attacks would have lasted till next year.,
Motorcycle Michael
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It was a company called Tyreleader.co.uk. They definitely came to me direct from Germany and cost £208.48 for the pair,delivered.
sijohnston
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Thanks, but they don't ship to Northern Ireland. Amazing in today's world!
Motorcycle Michael
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It is a surprise that.
Have you thought of moving somewhere more accessible like mid Africa?
I've seen adverts on TV and they're always sending stuff out there. Maybe we could all sponsor you for £2 a month!
sijohnston
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It is a surprise that.
Have you thought of moving somewhere more accessible like mid Africa?
I've seen adverts on TV and they're always sending stuff out there. Maybe we could all sponsor you for £2 a month!
That's a good idea. I hear Ebola, as well as tyres, is readily available in that neck of the woods! I'm in. I love uncurables.
Sweep
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Si, I usually buy tyres from Delti. www.moto-tyres.co.uk
Haven't looked to see whether they ship to NI, but they're also Germany based.
Haven't looked to see whether they ship to NI, but they're also Germany based.
Motorcycle Michael
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I'm a fan of incurables too.
That's why I'm on my 2nd WC TE with shit suspension on low speed broken surfaces-brilliant!
Michelin really are bloody useless with their stock levels.
So, that's the Anakee 3 AND PR4 that they can't supply for the worlds biggest selling motorbike.
This has been going on for months, why can't Michelin sort it out? Do they want us all to switch tyre manufacturers?
Motorcycle Michael
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I was chatting to the chap that does my tyres and he says they always seem to make the same mistakes when a new tyre is launched.
I also seem to remember he said that the UK wasn't at the top of Michelins list when it comes to supplying rubber.
The problem we as GS WC owner have is there aren't that many companies making tyres in our sizes-yet.
The Anakee 3's have been out about 18 months they should be available even if the PR4's are hard to get! I thought someone posted a month or so ago that BMW were supposed to be putting pressure on Michelin to get this sorted?
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