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04-19-2010, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by lucky77,Apr 19 2010, 01:53 PM
Took a lovely ride down to Thruxton yesterday to watch the BSB.
Lee and I were there too.
I thought it was pretty good.
Lovely ride up there too.
04-19-2010, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by san2000,Apr 19 2010, 06:31 PM
You should have said!
Lee and I were there too.
I thought it was pretty good.
Lovely ride up there too.
Lee and I were there too.
I thought it was pretty good.
Lovely ride up there too.
04-19-2010, 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by JMP,Apr 19 2010, 08:00 PM
Its insurance time for me again.
Any particular recommendations or discouragements I should look out for?
Any particular recommendations or discouragements I should look out for?
I ended up going with MCE for £100 less than the renwal they'd sent me
04-19-2010, 11:46 AM
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I need to change the tyres on my KTM Duke (120/70 R17 Front, 160/60 R17 rear)
Pirelli Dragons are on at the moment but these are no longer made ....
A quick search throws up Pirelli Diablo, Bridgestone BT-090 or BT-021 & Avon VP2 Sport (or Supersport).
I did a lot of miles on BT-020 a few years ago so I think the BT-021 would be a safe choice ...... however I have always fancied some sticky Avons. The KTM forums rate the Diablos .....
Anyone got any experience of any of these tyres. I am looking for something with good dry grip and not bad wet grip. Tyre life isn't an issue.
Pirelli Dragons are on at the moment but these are no longer made ....
A quick search throws up Pirelli Diablo, Bridgestone BT-090 or BT-021 & Avon VP2 Sport (or Supersport).
I did a lot of miles on BT-020 a few years ago so I think the BT-021 would be a safe choice ...... however I have always fancied some sticky Avons. The KTM forums rate the Diablos .....
Anyone got any experience of any of these tyres. I am looking for something with good dry grip and not bad wet grip. Tyre life isn't an issue.
04-19-2010, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by eSeM,Apr 19 2010, 08:46 PM
I did a lot of miles on BT-020 a few years ago so I think the BT-021 would be a safe choice ......
Michelin PR2s gripped a tad better, and no problems with the wear. Confidence inspiring enough in all weathers that I'd definitely fit them again.
04-19-2010, 01:36 PM
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Originally Posted by JMP,Apr 19 2010, 08:00 PM
Its insurance time for me again.
Any particular recommendations or discouragements I should look out for?
Any particular recommendations or discouragements I should look out for?