Tyres - again

[DP1]

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?) - and it's got the interesting combination of a Michelin Hi-sport on the front and a Dunlop (something) on the back.

Any recommendations on decent tyres for this. I'm not an ultimate grip/knee down type of chap, I had Continental Road Attacks on my last bike (ZZR600) and quite liked them. Would they be suitable for the Suzuki?

Thanks

[Andy OH]

DP1 said:

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?) - and it's got the interesting combination of a Michelin Hi-sport on the front and a Dunlop (something) on the back.

Any recommendations on decent tyres for this. I'm not an ultimate grip/knee down type of chap, I had Continental Road Attacks on my last bike (ZZR600) and quite liked them. Would they be suitable for the Suzuki?

Thanks

Get yourself some Michelin Road Pilot 2's if they come in the sizes required for your bike......they are a fantastic tyre especially for this time of year. I used to use Michelin PIolt Power 2CT's which are an awesome tyre, but I was going through them too quickly, I do 1,500 miles a month so needed something with a bit more longevity to them so I chose the Michelin Road Pilot 2's and have no regrets whatsoever.

Edited by Andy OH on Monday 7th January 15:45

[Chilli]

2CT'S all day long over here!!

[slim_boy_fat]

Andy OH said:

Get yourself some Michelin Road Pilot 2's if they come in the sizes required for your bike......they are a fantastic tyre especially for this time of year. I used to use Michelin PIolt Power 2CT's which are an awesome tyre, but I was going through them too quickly, I do 1,500 miles a month so needed something with a bit more longevity to them so I chose the Michelin Road Pilot 2's and have no regrets whatsoever.

Edited by Andy OH on Monday 7th January 15:45

What kind of mileage are you getting out the Road 2's?

They seem a very good tyre, will probably get them for the 10 next. Will have to swap to a 50 profile from the 55.

[y2blade]

Andy OH said:

DP1 said:

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?) - and it's got the interesting combination of a Michelin Hi-sport on the front and a Dunlop (something) on the back.

Any recommendations on decent tyres for this. I'm not an ultimate grip/knee down type of chap, I had Continental Road Attacks on my last bike (ZZR600) and quite liked them. Would they be suitable for the Suzuki?

Thanks

Get yourself some Michelin Road Pilot 2's if they come in the sizes required for your bike......they are a fantastic tyre especially for this time of year. I used to use Michelin PIolt Power 2CT's which are an awesome tyre, but I was going through them too quickly, I do 1,500 miles a month so needed something with a bit more longevity to them so I chose the Michelin Road Pilot 2's and have no regrets whatsoever.

Edited by Andy OH on Monday 7th January 15:45

+1 for those Michelin power 2CT's + Road pilot 2's

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 08:34

[Silent1]

2CTs are the dogs danglies when it comes to tyres.

[podman]

Any pics?

I bought a brand new 750M in 1991 for £1,000 off the list price, which equated to £5,100 from good old Coburn and Hughes in Luton.

[y2blade]

DP1 said:

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?)

what colour? my mate had a white red and black one....like this



any pics of yours...i love those old gixxers

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Just sold this *sob* due to having to raise cash. I would defy anyone to say it wasn't new! Unbeleivable condition for an 18 year old. Miss it lots. Worse still the guy who bought it lives in a flat and intends to keep it outside

[podman]

Nice one Ray - thats an "L" isnt it, does look in amazing nick, especially considering Suzukis of that era fell to bits

[y2blade]

podman said:

Nice one Ray - thats an "L" isnt it, does look in amazing nick, especially considering Suzukis of that era fell to bits

yeah looks like a "L" to me too

old school cool ...i'd love an old GSXR with a 350LC

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 11:33

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

Yes you're both correct, £5 each, it is an 'L'.

Took me about 6 months to find in this condition. All I needed to do was re-paint the metal battery tray which had become a little rusty. The rest was as new.

Funny thing is, I disagree about the build quality. It was way better than modern stuff. Everything was over engineered, (which made it heavy I agree). Modern stuff is very bad with regard to clips, bodywork, fittings etc. For example, the front mudguard was screwed to a metal frame underneath which in turn bolted to the fork legs. Solid! Proper metal battery tray, not sitting in a plastic moulding. Decent fairing subframes which don't bend easily.

Anyway it's gone now so I must stop reminiscing!

ETA: Still got this though

Edited by Ray Luxury-Yacht on Tuesday 8th January 11:40

[y2blade]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

Anyway it's gone now so I must stop reminiscing!

shame its gone now, BUT nice to have owned one

the only bike ive regreted selling was my old "Y-plate" 350LC (my first bike after passing my test in 1995)



that Ducati is a beaut (888 SP) got any more pic's? please

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 11:44

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 11:44

[JackHolroyde]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

Just sold this *sob* due to having to raise cash. I would defy anyone to say it wasn't new! Unbeleivable condition for an 18 year old. Miss it lots. Worse still the guy who bought it lives in a flat and intends to keep it outside

ooooh my poor undies. they've taken a bit of a dirtying recently, and thats really messed them up.

• drool*

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

[Ray Luxury-Yacht]

y2blade said:

that Ducati is a beaut (888 SP) got any more pic's? please

Hee hee, fooled you. It's not an SP. It started life as a Strada. I managed to source SP4 Ohlins forks and yokes with the badge, and added lots of other goodies. And painted it black...
-(c)Rolling Stones -

[y2blade]

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

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wow,superb

thanks alot one of those is now my wallpaper at work and will be on my pc at home later

Ray Luxury-Yacht said:

y2blade said:

that Ducati is a beaut (888 SP) got any more pic's? please

Hee hee, fooled you. It's not an SP. It started life as a Strada. I managed to source SP4 Ohlins forks and yokes with the badge, and added lots of other goodies. And painted it black...
-(c)Rolling Stones -

either way its still a bloody lovely looking machine

good on ya

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 12:13

[podman]

No doubt they built them well Ray, which is why they bloated up to nigh on 215kilios for a 750 M …but I was referring to the actual finish of the components. you know, the fork legs turning to powder, the disc carrier bolts turned brown over night and the first time you un did the fairing screws paint cracked off from underneath them..looks like yours had a sheltered life with a sympathetic owner

…The Duke is a beauty mate

[DP1]

y2blade said:

DP1 said:

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?)

what colour? my mate had a white red and black one....like this



any pics of yours...i love those old gixxers

If that picture is from the G&C Motorcycles site, it's that vey one.

Currently touching it up a bit (ooer) and polishing some bits. I must say I love it to death.

[y2blade]

DP1 said:

y2blade said:

DP1 said:

Just got myself a new bike - GSXR-750M last of the oil cooleds (in winter too, what am I doing?)

what colour? my mate had a white red and black one....like this



any pics of yours...i love those old gixxers

If that picture is from the G&C Motorcycles site, it's that vey one.

Currently touching it up a bit (ooer) and polishing some bits. I must say I love it to death.

yep thats where that pic was from


very nice i look forward to seeing some better pic's once you got her all polished and "touched up"

Edited by y2blade on Tuesday 8th January 12:37