XXTi Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Well, I got my Avons installed today. I ordered the 45/46 combo from SWMotoTire and had the same good experience that several others have reported. I'm anxious to get out and take a ride on the new tires. I went a little crazy and actually cleaned the wheels, forks, sprocket, chain and swing arm while the wheels were off. Combining that with the R&R of the wheels and a 160 mile round trip to Tulsa to get the tires installed, it's been a full day. Now it's time to mow the yard. I thought I'd start out with 37psi in the front and 39 in the rear. What do you guys run in them? Quote
bbirdxx2000 Posted July 19, 2003 Posted July 19, 2003 Jim, the first 200 miles run 34F 36R :grin: , once their scrubed in run 40/42 :cool: Street Harry PS; I am wondering how many of us are running these tires :???: , or maybe I should ask who Is'nt :sad: Quote
Pete in PA Posted July 20, 2003 Posted July 20, 2003 I talked to John at Avon, he said to try all the way to 44 psi rear! I know the sidewall says 42 max. He said with the variable pitch belts it will give more mileage without loosing cornering grip. I find the ride a little sharp over bumps this way but I like the easy rolling feeling. (quick acceleration, less throttle at highway speed) Quote
XXTi Posted July 20, 2003 Author Posted July 20, 2003 I just got back from my first short ride on the new Avons. Man, what a difference they make! I was using D207's before changing to the 45/46's. I thought the Dunlops were pretty good until I tried the Avons. The D207's felt more triangular compared to the Avons. They felt like you were riding on a knife edge. When travelling straight, they were stable, but when you turned, it felt like you were falling off the edge. That feeling was a little disconcerting until you got used to it. On the other hand, the Avons feel more round. The best way I can describe them is "linear". The more you lean, the more they turn. There were no noticable transition points. I haven't pushed them very hard yet, but they feel very stable so far. I'm really surprised that tires can make such a very noticable difference in the bike's handling. I'm and old fart and don't really ride that hard, but even I can notice a difference. Quote
BIG BOY Posted July 21, 2003 Posted July 21, 2003 These tires are awesome. I love them. I think they actually inspire confidence. Quote
demon Posted July 21, 2003 Posted July 21, 2003 Nice to hear everyone likes the Avons, I am putting a 45ST on the front of the bird next saturday. Can't wait until the Dunlop wears out on the back to have a mached set. Quote
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