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i have trail attacks, i'm running on the edge and know where near scraping anything
what road tyres for gsa with more lean angle
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has anyone else replaced 150/70 with a 160/60
Stretchamus
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If ya did you would probably alter the handling of the bike, maybe slow the bikes ability to flick through tight S bends, the geometry of the frame and all of the components including the width of the tyres are all calculated by the manufacturers.
As per my previous response why would ya.
Best regards Stretch
PS when your at the edge, theres still more to go
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PS when your at the edge, theres still more to go
the rim ?
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i had battle wing on my 1200 when i bought it....but the last 2 sets i've had..are road attack....love them good in both wet and dry....but they can make u a bit jumpy when your running them in......but once run in there great......and as for cornering they defo drop in better....but hey i'm a girlie what would i know........
I went the supermoto rout on my old GS. I fitted a set of wheels from a R1200S.
120/70/17 F and a massive 190/55/17 R. shod with sticky sports tyres.
The bike handled brilliantly
, but the ground clearance was reduced due to the smaller front wheel….not the way forward.
Dellis
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The GSA has less cornering clearance due to the softer suspension set-up, this I know after trading my 50,000 mile GS for a GSA expecting more clearance and ending up with less (didn't have ESA on my ols GS and haven't got it on my GSA. Tourances are good enough to use all the ground clearance available on either a GS or GSA, you get decent mileage and they're great in the wet too
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I went the supermoto rout on my old GS. I fitted a set of wheels from a R1200S.
120/70/17 F and a massive 190/55/17 R. shod with sticky sports tyres.
The bike handled brilliantly
did the R1200s rear rim fit straight on? were there any mods needed? been asking around and even BMW cannot tell me if that will work...
Its quit a simple conversion.
The only mods required are
1. Grind off 10mm from the inside edge of the centrestand foot.
2. Fit some extra (5mm) spacers/washers between the exhaust silencer hanger and the the exhaust.
3. Grind off a few mill from the backs of the front brake calipers with a Dremel etc. (or they'll fowl the spokes).
And you'll need the longer rear wheel hub bolts.
Thats it..
The only mods required are
1. Grind off 10mm from the inside edge of the centrestand foot.
2. Fit some extra (5mm) spacers/washers between the exhaust silencer hanger and the the exhaust.
3. Grind off a few mill from the backs of the front brake calipers with a Dremel etc. (or they'll fowl the spokes).
And you'll need the longer rear wheel hub bolts.
Thats it..
simonworkwear
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Tyres
Avon Storm Ultra 2.
They are without a doubt the best tyres i have had in the last 12 months on any bike.
Had a set on my busa, and ragged it Morroco and back and they were still good as new when i got back.
Good Grip under hard acceleration, good traction in the wet to.
Fitted localy to be at £216 a pair.
I will be putting some on the GSA when my mud and snow tyres have died.
Avon Storm Ultra 2.
They are without a doubt the best tyres i have had in the last 12 months on any bike.
Had a set on my busa, and ragged it Morroco and back and they were still good as new when i got back.
Good Grip under hard acceleration, good traction in the wet to.
Fitted localy to be at £216 a pair.
I will be putting some on the GSA when my mud and snow tyres have died.
Avon Storm Ultra 2.
They are without a doubt the best tyres i have had in the last 12 months on any bike.
Had a set on my busa, and ragged it Morroco and back and they were still good as new when i got back.
Good Grip under hard acceleration, good traction in the wet to.
Fitted localy to be at £216 a pair.
I will be putting some on the GSA when my mud and snow tyres have died.
I had BT021s on my GS1200 for years. Very happy, obviously night and day better than any "on/off" tyre let alone the knobs that Adventure is wearing by default.
Question is do you ever take it green laning at all?
If not go 100% road, you won't regret it.. Then the GS become a true superbike chaser on b roads.
I'm still running Tourances on my '04 GS (not adventure) and have had the stand down on the left handers and a memorable brake pedal grind at the gooseneck on the Isle of Man (two up and full luggage!) Plenty of lean angle for me!
red line
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besides BT021 and road attacks, what other road tyres are being used
BT 021 for me. Have done 7500 miles including a trip down to Pyreness playing on the plenty of mountain roads. Had more grip than I had talent
Despite the fact they are really near the end of their working life got caught today in some really heavy rain for about 1/2 hour with plenty of surface water. I did take it steady, but no slips or slides, very impressed, will definitely have another one.
PS Susie was on the Gadget show tonight trying to do a very good impression of a wet T shirt competition
bet the crew loved that job (lucky bastards)
Despite the fact they are really near the end of their working life got caught today in some really heavy rain for about 1/2 hour with plenty of surface water. I did take it steady, but no slips or slides, very impressed, will definitely have another one.
PS Susie was on the Gadget show tonight trying to do a very good impression of a wet T shirt competition
bet the crew loved that job (lucky bastards)The Tuscan
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Has anyone heard how the Pirelli Angel ST's are?
Its the only ones my local can get in a hurry and I need them ASAP for a couple of long trips this coming week.
Its the only ones my local can get in a hurry and I need them ASAP for a couple of long trips this coming week.
Bones
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I'd try a different local then. Tyre dealers should be able to get any 'in stock' tyre delivered the next day. Either that or get the tyres fitted 'en route'. No idea what Pirelli Angel ST's are like, but I am sure they will do the job better than a knackered tyre(s).
The Tuscan
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Tried a few "local" but nobody stocks the size.....and en route is not an option and yeah, you'd think next day would be the norm. Originally wanted BT020 & 021 but same stock issue, and another thing....
Will post verdict on whatever goes on.
Will post verdict on whatever goes on.
PS when your at the edge, theres still more to go
Yeah....your life
Heh Heh,
I had a reasonably big crash at Paddock Hill bend a few years ago - by riding off the edge of my rear tyre. If you're using it all up then that's it... no more rubber!
I think it depends on the rider, my mate scrapes his elbow on an R1 on road rubber, don't mean we can all do it, I am sure you could easily tackle Rossi with your level of skill, but most of us cannot.
Some tyres suit some riders better than others, even at MotoGP level some riders fail due to not liking the tyres that others are setting lap records on, therefore nobody can say what the "best" tyre is, but often it is obvious some are better than others.
I have Roadsmarts fitted and love them, these tyres have won many accolades and track comparisons and most riders who try them rate them very highly, I stick with them because they inspire confidence and feel safe.
I bet Road Attack 2's and BT-023's are similar, I would guess the new PR3's will be in the ballpark as well- all of them will most likely outperform any dual purpose tyre.
For Dual Purpose tyres the new Dunlop TR91 is supposedly very good, but even Dunlop will admit the Roadsmart will outperform it on the road.
On the flip side the battlewings which have had some bad press and came virtually last (or was it last?) in a tyre test I read are still much loved by some riders, I hated them, but I know a better rider would outpace me using them - but to go at his pace on them would have me in the hedge!
Head for the premium tyres that are getting good reviews (from the press and fellow riders) find one you like and stick with it
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