First Generation Ascots > The Thumper Years: Stock To Lightly Modified
tires, what do you recommend?
J6G1Z:
It also mentions that the design is intended for ice studs. ???
Extra gnarly!
J.
J6G1Z:
I've been reading about tires on some other vintage bike type of forums & the Avon Road Rider keeps popping up as a great modern tread, sticky, tire for vintage bikes & wheel sizes. I recently started riding an FJ1200 that has some Metzelers on it. I can't recall what model of tire off the top of my head, but I'm guessing that they are intended as a sports/touring tire with the priority on touring & long tread life. They are not near as confidence inspiring in the corners as my Avon Road Riders. I've had the rear end slide a few inches on me on a couple of occasions. They don't stop as well either. Of course the bike is much heavier when it comes to stopping.
The other tire that I hear about often is the Bridgestone Battleaxe. I have never ridden a bike with these tires yet, so have no experience.
Another trend that I'm seeing... Is the return to narrower tires vs. as wide a tire as you can fit. Many folks are even running one size narrower than the OEM recommendation to reduce rotational weight (improve throttle response & braking) & improve initial turn in on the corners.
J.
thumperdh:
I actually stumbled on these in the new Tucker Rocky catalog last week, they are the new Continental, Conti classic attack tires
http://www.conti-online.com/www/motorcycle_de_en/themes/motorcycletires/conti_classic_en/classic_attack_en.html
It's a brand new radial tire designed for classic bikes, offered in 100/90-19, 110/90-18 and 120/90-18
--- Quote ---Extraordinary light handling with outstanding grip and curve stability
Exceptional control of riding performance and optimal feedback
Perfect grip under all weather conditions, also in wet and cold
Excellent mileage due to up-to-date compound technology
Innovative tread pattern design for even wear and good water dispersement
Improved radial carcass construction for easy handling and high stability
0° steel-belted construction, front and rear, guarantees excellent stability at high speeds
--- End quote ---
I haven't been able to find any reviews on them apart from one on a BMW forum and one from Motorcycle News
http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/First-rides-tests/2012/June/jun2212-radial-continental-tyres-tested/
http://www.bmwmoa.org/forum/showthread.php?68862-Classic-1977-R100RS-With-New-Technology-Conti-Radial-Tires
J6G1Z:
Interesting tread pattern. Looks like a good tire appearance wise. Nice to see someone else building a modern tire for vintage bikes. I had a hell of a time trying to find an 18" rear tire for an FZR400 wheel. I ended up with a Battleaxe BT-45 & hope that I like them. It will be a while before that bike hits the street yet as it is a long term project.
Thanks for the heads up. Any idea what these tires will cost?
J.
thumperdh:
Okay, picked up a set of those Avons last week for around $140R/$130F.
I'm coming from riding Shinko 712 (I think they were).
First impressions? Wow. It actually feels like I can take a corner now.
Second impression? Damn, these are pricey for vintage tires.
I've only put about 50 miles on them so far but I have to say I am impressed. The bike feels more planted through corners, where I was taking highway on ramps at 35 before, i feel comfortable taking them at 45 now. Braking distance is significantly shorter as well. I'll write back in a few more weeks and provide more updates as I go along.
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