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Hi all, just interested in what tyres your 1150s are wearing....
Also besides the original BMW kits what is a good luggage system.
Thanks in advance,
Jason in Germany...
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Hi all, just interested in what tyres your 1150s are wearing....
Also besides the original BMW kits what is a good luggage system.
Thanks in advance,
Jason in Germany...
Currently on Conti Trail Attacks. previously on Bridgestone 020, no complaints about either, but the contis were a bit cheaper.
I use the standard BMW luggage sysytem, including tank bag, seems to be holding up well, just enough space for two up trips over two weeks, could do with a bit more space really.
cheers, fatal
I use the standard BMW luggage sysytem, including tank bag, seems to be holding up well, just enough space for two up trips over two weeks, could do with a bit more space really.
cheers, fatal
I don't go off road so continental road attacks are brilliant plus panniers from Vern are the cahonnes !
Had BT020's then BT010's & now BT014's & all have been excellent tyres. Stable & consistent in the way they roll into a turn. Longevity isn't an issue for me as I don't commute on them any more. Grip & confidence are the only things I'm interested in & they all gave me plenty of both. Looking to try some Michelin Pilot Sport 2CT's next. (BTW, my bike's on alloys & 120/180 tyres)
I'm still on the OEM luggage & have never felt the need to change them. They get supplemented with a Baglux tank harness & bag plus a large roll bag for the back seat. If I need to take any more stuff with me, it'll go by van.
HTH,
I'm still on the OEM luggage & have never felt the need to change them. They get supplemented with a Baglux tank harness & bag plus a large roll bag for the back seat. If I need to take any more stuff with me, it'll go by van.
HTH,
Hong Kong Nick
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2 sets of Metzeler Tourances lasted 50,000 km! Now the HK agent for Metzeler is out of business and I replaced with Pirelli Scorpion MT-90s. Seem great - today HK is affected by a Severe Tropical Storm (typhoon) and wild and wet weather - biked in and the tyres were faultless!
BMW standard luggage.
Nick
BMW standard luggage.
Nick
GSPeP
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0 - 13.000 Km - Bridgestone Trailwing 
13.000 - 70.000 Km - Metzeler Tourance
70.000 - 86.000 Km - Bridgestone Battle Wing
Changed from Tourance to Bridgestone because my tire dealer had no Tourance in stock at that moment. Have not yet regret the change. Haven't tried the new Tourance EXP though.
13.000 - 70.000 Km - Metzeler Tourance
70.000 - 86.000 Km - Bridgestone Battle Wing
Changed from Tourance to Bridgestone because my tire dealer had no Tourance in stock at that moment. Have not yet regret the change. Haven't tried the new Tourance EXP though.
Had Tourance on it when I got it - so replaced with the same and got nearly 14,000 miles out of the pair. The front was more buggered than the back, due to the temptation of hurtling up to roundabouts on dual carriageways and braking at the very last before tipping in. The tyres would last a lot longer if I could temper my riding
as would fuel consumption.
Replaced with Tourance again and have no reason to doubt them - simil;ar mileage coming up towards a new set of tyres. I am also willing to listen to what others say....the Tourance are crap for off road though, forest tracks they are OK, but then so are road tyres - I did a feature for Classic Bike Guide a few years ago and we took a 1938 BSA Empire through the woods of the Wye valley and Forest of Dean on some old "roads" which were no more than mud tracks and footpaths. i haven't a clue where we were because we were being led...road tyres worked fine, but we did have to push the old girl in one or two places!
Somehting which lasts on the tarmac is never going ot give much grip ff road. I could do with something for going to the wilds of Scotland....but i expect it will be the magic metzelers again and I will just put up with the greased weasel effect on wet grass
as would fuel consumption.Replaced with Tourance again and have no reason to doubt them - simil;ar mileage coming up towards a new set of tyres. I am also willing to listen to what others say....the Tourance are crap for off road though, forest tracks they are OK, but then so are road tyres - I did a feature for Classic Bike Guide a few years ago and we took a 1938 BSA Empire through the woods of the Wye valley and Forest of Dean on some old "roads" which were no more than mud tracks and footpaths. i haven't a clue where we were because we were being led...road tyres worked fine, but we did have to push the old girl in one or two places!
Somehting which lasts on the tarmac is never going ot give much grip ff road. I could do with something for going to the wilds of Scotland....but i expect it will be the magic metzelers again and I will just put up with the greased weasel effect on wet grass
casperfelix
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Conti Trail Attacks
Recently run in a pair of Conti Trail Attacks. They are making me feel very confident i.e. lean angle, and in the wet. I liked my Tourances, but these feel a little stickier and I can lay the bike down quicker.
Bought them from http://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/Motorcycle-tyres.html who I would recommend for price and service.
Recently run in a pair of Conti Trail Attacks. They are making me feel very confident i.e. lean angle, and in the wet. I liked my Tourances, but these feel a little stickier and I can lay the bike down quicker.
Bought them from http://www.moto-tyres.co.uk/Motorcycle-tyres.html who I would recommend for price and service.
Tourances and Ard Cases on Touratech frames.
Rolf
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Tourances for me.. and System Panniers, with one of Bryn's stubbies so have a full size pannier on the left..
Exactly the same for me - had to make up a bracket to make RT l/h pannier fit but work really well.
Exactly the same for me - had to make up a bracket to make RT l/h pannier fit but work really well.
Yep.. me too, like this,
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D6
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Fully loaded and fitted with Metzeler EP
complete with wheelie bin on tankbag and seat on the top box, camera lessons needed sani
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D6
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ash , isnt that an 1150?
