BT014s

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

We know that. The hoi-polloi may catch up one day.

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the ability to unlearn old falsehoods.

WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Wicked Uncle Nigel said...

It took you a while, Mr BT020

 

Not just sporty-touring gods!

<scampers out to measure chicken strips> Hmm, an inch. Not so bad...

****! Diablos!

Oh, now I remember. The Azaros were on the Trophy.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Lozzo

"I tell you that in the same way there will be more rejoicing in heaven
over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who
do not need to repent."


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WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

For my Drifter, Bridgestone Excedras rock.

Yes, there are chicken strips, but they grip well enough for the
footrests and even the frame to touch the tarmac without losing
control.

 

I just googled, and it seems I've been using them since June 2003, it's
good that people are catching on now.

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, ginge

I've been using them for three weeks.

And I've probably done more miles that you on them.

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WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

Doubt it, the bikes got 22K on it, and I've been running them since 7K.

But, you have more bling, so we'll call it even.

 

Aren't Excedras OEM on Drifters? I'm pretty sure that's what mine came
with. What I found worked well was Avon Venoms with
slightly-higher-than-standard pressures.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, Cammo belched forth and ejected the following:

Oddly (or not), I've found the best tyres I've ever had for a
combination of grip/longevity/wet weather are Azaro3s but I'm not sure
what that deep tread pattern will do to a R1

Honestly, the amount of riding I actually do that'll get me anywhere
near the edge of the tyre and the amount of motorway miles I have to do
to get to roads that'll get me there, I really would consider 020s[1] or
something.

[1] Another good tyre which I shredded and feathered to ****[2] when I
owned my last Bandit.
[2] The bloke in Heinz Gerkin, Ilford was most impressed.

 

...... and ginge decides to play it safe and simply block WUN's
spinner.

 

There's a load of bullshit spouted about tyres but I've come to the
conclusion that you'll get better grip from shit tyres with good
suspension than from any tyre with rubbish suspension.

Add in a small amount of ability when it comes to throttle control and
you'll get decent handling, long tyre life and no soiled pants.

 

In uk.rec.motorcycles, ginge belched forth and ejected the following:

ITYF I was the one that first mentioned them. I got slagged off saying
they were shit but back then Azaro2s were still out.

*I* am the sports-touring God and don't you forget it

 

Because Blackbirds eat rear tyres and BT014s are soft. Not too bad for
me ´cause I don't actually use the bike. It just decorates the patio.
Zero tyre wear.
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That's me fucked then.

when it comes to throttle control

Throttle control? Whassat then? I thought it was either wide open or closed.

and

That would ruin a well formed relationship with my kecks.


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Why you! I take it that means you want these part-worn Azaros I have
before I finally give in and take them to a tyre place for disposal?

 

Using the patented Mavis Beacon "Hunt&Peck" Technique, Christofire

<G>

Unfortunately they're the wrong size for my bikes.

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WS* GHPOTHUF#24 APOSTLE#14 DLC#1 COFF#20 BOTAFOT#150 HYPO#0(KoTL) IbW#41
SBS#39 OMF#6 Enfield 500 Curry House Racer "The Basmati Rice Burner",
Honda GL1000K2 (On its hols) Kawasaki ZN1300 Voyager "Oh, Oh, It's so big"
Suzuki TS250 "The Africa Single" Yamaha GTS1000

 

I found the same with Continental "tourers" when I had my VS800.



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MIB#26 two#54(soiled) UKRMMA#26 BOTAFOT#153 X-FOT#003

 

Yes, Excedras are a Kawasaki OEM fitting, as are Dunlop D404s which I
won't get again due to some iffy handling and a resonance off the
tread once it becomes worn.

Interestingly (or not, if you don't have a Drifter), for the front
tyre Bridgestone recommend 2.3 bar instead of the 2.0 bar in my
Owner's Manual, and this higher pressure is more stable with a better
wear pattern.

Avon Super Venoms at higher pressure than standard were optimal for my
tweaked XJ900F, and would turn a lovely irridescent purple/gold colour
after I'd been "making good progress".

 

Not any more - outed back in September after 5 years and 30K miles.

The book said 28psi front and rear for the 800, which is about 1.9 bar, and
raised eyebrows anytime I was having tyres fitted. Higher was better,
though.

Heh. You don't get to see much of the tyres on a Drifter...