Sorry, more tyre questions! EDIT: and sprocket questions...

[jameswood]

Since its been damp i've gone round more bends slightly sideways than i'd like to and whilst this is great fun when deliberate, its also terrifying when unexpected.

I have no idea of the quality of the tires i have and which came with the secondhand bike. There is a Kingstone behind and Viva Aero Power 126 in front. Cant find much about either brand on the interweb which doesn't bode well.

Not sure if they're shite tyres or if im expecting too much! im more than happy to buy decent tyres as i've been caught up with the licencing changes and will have it for three years now...


oh its a suzuki intruder 125.



i also need a new sprocket and chain set, completely my fault that the one i have is knackered due to my poor maintenance. they seem to vary from £30 to £50, any recommendations on what to get?
thanks, james

[janner_10]

Still time to do a Mod 1 & 2 if you look for cancellations. I would rather walk than be stuck on that for the next 3/4 years!
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[jameswood]

nah, two torn ligaments in my knee! got an opp later in the month :/

[janner_10]

That's bad luck if it means you can't ride.
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[jameswood]

i can commute ok ( 2 miles on lanes) but not really up to hardcore stuff, was out for three weeks, operation soon so i'll be out again

[UnspeedySam]

They are both very cheap tyres and you could certainly get a lot better. What are the measurements for each tyre? Expect it to be something like 90/90-17 or 3.00-17. With those we'll be able to find out what name brand tyres are available.

Alternatively just go to your local bike shop and see what they can offer you from the likes of Bridgestone, Dunlop, Michelin, Pirelli, Continental, Avon or Metzler.
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[jameswood]

brilliant, thank you!

130-90 15 behind and a 90-90 h 18 infront

obviously i knew of Pirelli and Dunlop but i know very little of other brands!

[UnspeedySam]

[jameswood]

bloody hell, spent a day looking and cant find anything

only two sets of matched and all they are both reported to be made for mileage and not so good in the wet, and all the singles are the same!
problem is i still dont know how they will perform in comparison to the current ones, might take a trip to the local dealers...

[jameswood]

i also need a new sprocket and chain set, completely my fault that the one i have is knackered due to my poor maintenance. they seem to vary from £30 to £50, any recommendations on what to get?

[UnspeedySam]

[Acemastr]

Michelin Pilot Sporty's, fantastic tyres.

God knows what you've got on there now, are you sure they aren't plastic?
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[UnspeedySam]

[.Chris.]

Try looking here for tyres: Front, Rear.

Not a clue about the Continental Milestone, but the Pirelli City Demon tends to get poor reviews.

Edit: 90/90-18 is similar in size to 3.00x18, which might give you a few more options. You could get a matched pair of Heidenau K65 in 3.00x18 and 130/90-15 (although I've no idea what they're like). I'd do a little bit more research before going down this route, however.
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[jameswood]