Woo hooooo! New tires!

[LNasty]

So I just picked up my bike after getting the new Avon Am26's put on and all I can say is, holy jesus ****ing christ! Good tires are a world of difference. I know these are no Diablo's, but damn are they better than the stock IRC and the one Kenda rear that I had. I didn't know what I was missing this whole time. 2 bloody years of riding on crap tires and now I have to re-learn how to corner because the feeling of these grippy, rubber rounds of awesomeness have made it a whole new bike. I can't even describe the feeling of taking corners now, its like the front tire just pulls itself into the corner. Hopefully the longevity of these tires are just as good. If so then I will be getting these for my next set.
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[NevadaWolf]

I love it when my girl gets new shoes. So peppy and flickable. Nothing beats that wonderful sense of movement.

[tooblekain]

The Avon AM26 Roadriders is a popular tire among Triumph Thruxton and Bonneville owners. They are track worthy for those that track or race their Thruxtons. I still use the AM26s on my Bonneville.

However the tires are bias plys. I would try a set of Rosso IIs next for not much more.

[LNasty]

Originally Posted by tooblekain

The Avon AM26 Roadriders is a popular tire among Triumph Thruxton and Bonneville owners. They are track worthy for those that track or race their Thruxtons. I still use the AM26s on my Bonneville.

However the tires are bias plys. I would try a set of Rosso IIs next for not much more.

I would however I go through tires too fast, put around 1k miles on a month. If I went with rosso or Diablo I would be buying tires every 5 months

[tooblekain]

Originally Posted by LNasty

I would however I go through tires too fast, put around 1k miles on a month. If I went with rosso or Diablo I would be buying tires every 5 months

Good point. The AM26s do have decent longevity. Thruxtons have 18" fronts and 17" rear wheels. The Bonneville has 19" front and 17" wheels. I would look for a radial still IMO because 17" wheels are common size. If you can't, the AM26s are good fallback tire

[LNasty]

Originally Posted by tooblekain

Good point. The AM26s do have decent longevity. Thruxtons have 18" fronts and 17" rear wheels. The Bonneville has 19" front and 17" wheels. I would look for a radial still IMO because 17" wheels are common size. If you can't, the AM26s are good fallback tire

Not sure what the longevity of the demons are, they are bias ply like the Avon. Just sticking with bias because that is what the bike was designed to use with and tend to last a little longer. If I was doing track I wouldn't go without the diablo's.

on another side note, my head shimmy has disappeared with the new tires. Was afraid it was due to the ball bearing stem going out

[Skullz]

I have 11k on my rear michelin pilot street tire that i got back in february that still has a lot of life in it compared to the stock one that got 15k out of it before needing another tire.
They are well worth getting, they make the bike feel planted in all situations on the road you could possibly encounter, and the gaps in the road are nothing for these tires compared to the stock irc's that would follow all the cracks and make the bike squirm under you.
I put a lot of miles on my bike per week which can be as much as 1k or more depending on how much fun i am having and what more i want to go and explore.

There is a reason why they are on backorder from many online shops.

[DmbShn41]

200+ miles with my Michelin Pilot Street. Absoflippinglutely different bike. I dream about riding my bike now...

Originally Posted by Skullz

I have 11k on my rear michelin pilot street tire that i got back in february that still has a lot of life in it compared to the stock one that got 15k out of it before needing another tire.
They are well worth getting, they make the bike feel planted in all situations on the road you could possibly encounter, and the gaps in the road are nothing for these tires compared to the stock irc's that would follow all the cracks and make the bike squirm under you.
I put a lot of miles on my bike per week which can be as much as 1k or more depending on how much fun i am having and what more i want to go and explore.

There is a reason why they are on backorder from many online shops.

[Linkin]

I have Pirelli Sport Demons on mine, they're nice.

Whatever tyres you have, make sure you check your tire pressures frequently (at least once per month)

[capt_bugaloo]

I have those Avons on my 250. I like them, I think they have decent stick in both wet and dry pavement, and they seem to lean over well.

[LNasty]

Originally Posted by capt_bugaloo

I have those Avons on my 250. I like them, I think they have decent stick in both wet and dry pavement, and they seem to lean over well.

That is what I have noticed is the lean is a lot better than the stock IRC's and the kenda I had on. I really like them so far, will just see how many miles I get out of the rear. I was expecting at least 10k out of the Kenda rear, but only got 7600

[fred smoot]

check your tire pressures every time before you ride, as your life depends on them being correct. Low pressure in your tires make things go bad in a hurry.