Hi monkeyjim,
How are the michelin pilot road tyres going? I bought a yamaha xj6n 2013 just under two months ago, tyres are ok ish but im gonna put a new set on. was in between the bridgestone BT023's (225euro) and the michelon road pilot 3's (288euro) in my local shop (http://www.leehondacentre.com/tyres). You're comment is leaning me towards the michelins...
I only use the bike for the very odd commute and then leisure on the weekends, weather is shite in ireland most of the time and I'm too soft to brave the elements in the early mornings!!!
Read the whole thread by the way, good work!