Cov_AL Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Hi Guys and gals, I've done about 5500 miles on my XVS950 now, and need some new rubber. I was expecting a bit more from the bridgestones, especially the front one! Front tyre is duel compound and has worn a lot more on the soft sides than the harder centre. I'm really starting to feel it and am loosing faith in it's grip. Nevermind I figured, time to stump up and get some new tires - think I'll try the dunlops instead... Spoke to my local dealer earlier and have been quoted £250 for a pair of Bridgestones and £270 for the Dunlops!!! The guy also said that bridgestone and dunlop don't have these tyres in stock!?! so could be 3 or 4 weeks! I'm a bit gobsmacked.
2 Wheels Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Well if this is any help to ya,,,,,my 600 is €70 for the front and €105 for the rear. They are Bridgestone. I get them from my local bike shop, dont know if he does a good deal for me or what but they are fair enough price, me thinks. One front tyre lasts as long as two back tyres. Dont know really how many miles i get but me thinks its arround the 5500 or 6000 mile mark. HTH
blackhat250 Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 The guy also said that bridgestone and dunlop don't have these tyres in stock!?! so could be 3 or 4 weeks! I'm a bit gobsmacked. Me too My mate has a bike shop , and if he orders tyres before 4pm , Any make &size , and the"re delivered next day, , Try another dealer ,
barkwindjammer Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Jeez O thats a heck of a price the bridgestone BT45's on my old diversion are £75 each
Guest CardBoardDave Posted October 1, 2010 Posted October 1, 2010 Hi al. Try these guys http://stores.ebay.com/thetyreguys-0800-3-579757?_rdc=1 orderd mine in the morning and they arrrived next day This years tyres too!! not some old stock
Cov_AL Posted October 2, 2010 Author Posted October 2, 2010 Cheers for the link, but they ain't got them either... These tyres are seeming pretty rare! Anyone else with an XVS950 had to get new rubber yet?
clarke Posted October 2, 2010 Posted October 2, 2010 Had a quick look at the specs of the tyres, seems the 1300 and 950 use the same size rear tyre. Many 1300 riders in the US have replaced the stock 170/70 16 rear tyre with a slightly larger 180/70 16 which by all accounts is cheaper, easier to source and corrects the speedo error. Not sure if its any help to you but could be food for thought...? (quick example here: http://1300tourer.com/content/2007-1300-tourer-looking-replacement-sizes-stock-tires - if you search that forum there's loads of discussions on this) I'd also recommend giving Woosters () a call, they're usually cheap and quick on delivery [their website is a bit pants for showing their stock]
Ttaskmaster Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 650 Dragstar Avon Venom tyres front and rear. 19,000 miles and still counting!!
clarke Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 19000 miles - WOW!!! I've heard of people going 'Darkside' [car tyres] on the 1300 to achieve that kind of mileage!! What's the secret?
Ttaskmaster Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 Avons are well-known for lasting a long time and giving superb grip in all weathers. Their Venom sets are designed for Cruisers. No secret, either - I ride pretty hard and have almost no chicken strips left on mine. Just good tyres!
midnight61 Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 ive heard of avon venom's and its a tyre i'm interested in as a replacement on my xvs1300 BUT i'm not so sure they do a venom in 170/70/16 .... please tell me i'm wrong ?
clarke Posted October 5, 2010 Posted October 5, 2010 ive heard of avon venom's and its a tyre i'm interested in as a replacement on my xvs1300 BUT i'm not so sure they do a venom in 170/70/16 .... please tell me i'm wrong ? No Avon tyre for the 1300 http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorbike/xvs-v-star-1300-tourer-midnight-star
madman45 Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 Hi mate, have a look round sounds a bit dear to me.
midnight61 Posted October 6, 2010 Posted October 6, 2010 No Avon tyre for the 1300 http://www.avon-tyres.co.uk/motorbike/xvs-v-star-1300-tourer-midnight-star ...thats a real shame graham
Guest LaFiamma Posted October 7, 2010 Posted October 7, 2010 Ive stock tires on mine, its an '03 650 and spent most of its life in a garden till i bought it 18 months ago or so, 15,000 miles later and still lots of life left in the original Bridgstone tires
Cov_AL Posted October 12, 2010 Author Posted October 12, 2010 @tTaskmaster - Yeah, Having come from the Dragstar My first thought was Avons... shame they don't do the sizes I've managed to get the dunlops at trade price - £206.68 for the pair. Still seems too much, but I guess you'll always want to pay less... Gonna see if I can get them fitted next week - that'll be 6000 miles then (hopefully the dunnies'll last a bit longer!)
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