senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 04/08/13 10:14 AM Author Share Posted 04/08/13 10:14 AM Went for a ride yesterday and stumbled on this driveway. Not one to take photos normally but couldn't pass it up 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1412899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 11/08/13 08:06 AM Author Share Posted 11/08/13 08:06 AM Any riders out there have a suggestion on front tyres for the bike? I'm due for a new one and I have no experience with different brands Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1414869 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobmitchell92 Donating Members 370 Member For: 14y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 11/08/13 08:34 AM Share Posted 11/08/13 08:34 AM On my R1 I'm using a Michelin pilot road 3 awesome dry and real good wet traction Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1414878 Share on other sites More sharing options...
briancdennis Donating Members 23 Member For: 13y 5m 27d Posted 11/08/13 11:40 AM Share Posted 11/08/13 11:40 AM (edited) I have michelin pilot road tyres on my bike aswell and their great for wear and grip but can be a bit slippery when cold others you could try are dunlop 404, pirelli angel gt, pirelli mt66, dunlop q2, michelin commander 2, bridgestone exedra max. all good tyres. Only advice I will give is make sure you get a matching set front to back. If you havnt bought motorcycle road tyres before your in for a nasty surprise on the cost. Yoy wont get much change out of 550 for the pair of the michelin pilots. Cheers. Edited 11/08/13 11:50 AM by briancdennis Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1414983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
_John_ Member 287 Member For: 14y 7m 26d Gender: Male Posted 11/08/13 12:52 PM Share Posted 11/08/13 12:52 PM I like these Pat, possibly not for your application though. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rab WOT? Moderating Team 10,981 Member For: 12y 3m 22d Gender: Male Location: Frankston, 3199 Posted 12/08/13 02:27 AM Share Posted 12/08/13 02:27 AM I go with the same rear and front as much as possible.If it's just the front you need to replace then use the same as your rear (unless they're a dodgy brand/model)Wait to look at changing them both until the rear is due and do both at once. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415132 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacobmitchell92 Donating Members 370 Member For: 14y 2m 6d Gender: Male Location: Perth Posted 12/08/13 04:44 AM Share Posted 12/08/13 04:44 AM It also depends on how you ride, If you do a lot of hwy driving don't get a soft compound as you'll just get flat spots Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 12/08/13 10:46 AM Author Share Posted 12/08/13 10:46 AM Thanks for the reply guys John, helpful as always! Lol Yes, it's only the front that needs replacing, the rear has heaps on it still. The bike has (and is originally fitted with) Bridgestone Battlax. Any comments on them? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415267 Share on other sites More sharing options...
senna_T Forged Member Lifetime Members 15,818 Member For: 18y 4m 9d Gender: Male Location: SW Sydney Posted 12/08/13 10:49 AM Author Share Posted 12/08/13 10:49 AM Also, although it is a cruiser, I've been scraping pegs a little lately and I don't mind that at all... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 22y 4m 16d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 12/08/13 10:50 AM Share Posted 12/08/13 10:50 AM sooo your rear is fine but your front is worn out?hmmm there's only one way to fix thatpost vid on youtube once completed Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/84870-2-wheel-transport/page/9/#findComment-1415269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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