I didn't fit the hugger. It looks like I've gone over some paint at some point as there are lots of small white specs of the stuff on the underside of the bike. I need to clear all of that off before I put the hugger on.
I'm starting to get pissed off with the tyres. They're unpredictable and very inconsistent. If Im losing confidence in them it's time to get shot.
I've asked for prices on the Z8 and the M7rr. I suspect that the Z8s will be better for the riding I do on this bike. I can't afford them until the end of July so I've got time to make my mind up.
Kwacky wrote:I'm starting to get pissed off with the tyres. They're unpredictable and very inconsistent. If Im losing confidence in them it's time to get shot.
I've asked for prices on the Z8 and the M7rr. I suspect that the Z8s will be better for the riding I do on this bike. I can't afford them until the end of July so I've got time to make my mind up.
I think the number represents how many times the tyres will slip during a ride home.
OEM fit tyres are never as good or grippy as the tyres you buy after IMO. I've never had a set of tyres on a newer bike (or test bike) i liked. Might be psychological but i'm happier with new rubber.
My new bike (did i mention i've bought a new one ) has Pirelli Rosso Corsa's on it so i'll be interested to see how i feel on them. The RS i tested had Supercorsa's on them (same as first tyres on RC8) and i don't like them at all.
Im running roadtec 01's on the MT-10 and love them, better than the standard Bridgestone S20 and lasting way longer, 2k miles and barely any visible wear with all that power chewing the rear.
"This new front tyre was updated with a new compound and carcass for more performance, wet grip, and mileage. To help distinguish the previous version from the new we have added an M to the sidewall"