How many miles left of my tyres?

[StevenF]

I'm trying to plan myself a little Europe trip, probably covering around 3-3.5k miles and I'm trying to add up all the costs, which led me to my tyres! How much life would you guess these tyres have left in them (that is if it's even possible to tell from a photo)

Also, they are Continental Road Attack's - any good?

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0397.jpg

https://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/Wonderboy_001/DSC_0396.jpg

Cheers,
Steven
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[Billing]

looks like the rear is slick right in the middle, can't remember my tyre laws (focused mainly on cars) but I don't think it's allowed to be slick in the centre. Would get it cahnged soon tbh


EDIT: NICKED FROM A QUICK GOOGLE SEARCH

The grooves of the tread pattern must have a depth of a least 1 mm throughout a continuous band measuring at least three-quarters of the breadth of the tread and round the entire outer circumference of the tyre

looks like that tyre is outright illegal going on the above
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[m0l0t0v]

It's not supposed to be slick anywhere (where there's supposed to be tread)


And going by my usual standards probably around 5k.

But beware, there might not be any rubber, anywhere!


Front has loads, but the rear won't last the 3.5k miles.
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[m0l0t0v]

Try get a part worn? Can usually grab 'em very cheap with loads of miles left
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[chris-red]

You need a new rear, front should be ok
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[StevenF]

[m0l0t0v]

Ebay is the best bet yes. I got 2 part worn Corsa III's for my Hornet for 60 quid Loads of miles left.


You didn't know having no tread was illegal?! How?

If you can get the same make and model it'd be best. If not then get as similar as you can... And the test the bike out and make sure nothing feels funny so you don't go and do silly things and all of a sudden you get a weird feeling!
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[m0l0t0v]

https://cgi.ebay.co.uk/conti-road-attack-120-60-160-60-17-motorcycle-tyre-zxr_W0QQitemZ110521916202QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_Motorcycle_Parts?hash=item19bb9e9b2a

That's the only one's that aren't new... You could message the seller and ask if you can do a "buy it now" price. Did it with 3 previous other and they were more than happy too. The above is for front and rear.
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**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[DrDonnyBrago]

As above your rear tyre is beyond it.

Same model and make if possible as they will be the same profile, if not then "some" reckon a less grippy rear of the same brand is an ok alternative.

[Billing]

I'd say it's probably best to replace like for like, go with what you know and all that.


Get it done ASAP, that tyre carries 3 points and a fine of up to £2500
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[StevenF]

[StevenF]

[m0l0t0v]

Just a little. It's only 5mm
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'99 Hornet 600 , VFR 400 NC30 '92 , Kasawamasaki GT 550 , '98 Hornet 600
**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[m0l0t0v]

[m0l0t0v]

This was my rear...

https://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/M0LOT0V/tyres/CIMG2230.jpg

And this is comparing my front, old and new. Guess which is which

https://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/M0LOT0V/tyres/CIMG2237.jpg

Comparing old and new rear..

https://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c282/M0LOT0V/tyres/CIMG2234.jpg


And I'm sure others have ridden on worse.
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'99 Hornet 600 , VFR 400 NC30 '92 , Kasawamasaki GT 550 , '98 Hornet 600
**\Tarmacsurfer/** said: It's that immaculately manly coiffure of yours isn't it. One glimpse of your virile locks and the punters can't wait to buy whatever it is you suggest, as it might let them be just a little bit like the Adonis that is our very own Molly Doovydoo said: Its not my fault I can't get it up properly, I just wasn't blessed

[StevenF]

Bloody hell that's crazy! I'm guessing there was a bike difference in the ride when you fitted the new tyres then?
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[MarJay]

[chris-red]

The Speed Fout 6 bolts that hold on the missle launchers, they are m6 (I think) black domehead Torx bolts. I can't for the life of me find anywhere that sells bolts like this.

I want to replace them for 2 reasons.

1 Having Torx headed bolts is just irritating
2 They are slightly rusty where they have been undone and the black coating as scratched.

I can get silver ones easily but they will not look right on the bike.
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

[m0l0t0v]

[MarJay]

[StevenF]

[The Tot]

get a set of roadsmarts and be done with it. 10000+ miles from a front tyre and 7-8000 on a rear if it's a 600.

https://sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs378.snc3/24206_419332890711_500990711_5204934_7307826_n.jpg

That was the state of the rear on my blade before I got it replaced. It had done about 6500 miles. Had it on in october when the bike was about 19000 miles. Got it changed yesterday and the odo was reading 25600. Rode it in winter, approximately 5k on the motorways and still had the hard centres/soft edges on the dual compounds to have fun in the weekend. Pretty grippy in the wet and a very good do it all tyre. I had the front on for about 12k miles before it was chamfered. Still had plenty of tread left in the centres but didn't do my confidence any good.
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[StevenF]

They sound great - that's a lot of mileage! Any idea what they are like compared to the conti's?
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[MarJay]

[Pete.]

There's a bit of a tell-tale on the 'peaks' of the tread-pattern too, looks like the rubber's been rolling a bit under heavy braking. I'd keep the front and change the rear. Do both if you can afford it.
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132.9mph off and walked away. Gear is good, gear is good, gear is very very good