[Dual Compound tires]

I will be needing some new rubber in a 1,000 miles or so. Been looking at alot of dual compound tires as a replacement.

In my search I have noticed 2 things

There is old school dual compound Dunlops Roadsmart, and new dual compounds like the Pilot Power 2CT. I am looking for the newer dual compounds tires and was curious of what tires people have tried on the XX?

I need something that wears like steel in the center and grips good for the twisties. I liked the Avons ST's for wear as a day to the mountains involved 125 mile trip to get started. However I quickly learned they don't like the pressure I put on them in the twisites. Went to M3's and while they were OK for wear (3,000 miles until done) they would break loose causing me to loose faith in them quickly..

any info would be great

Dave

Hi Dave

Im new to this site and living in Australia. I have been running the Pilot road 2CT, front and rear for a while now and they stick very well in wet & dry conditions. We get Temperatures of 40 + celcius here in summer and Im averaging 10,000km out of a rear tyre with touring & sports riding. Cant recomend them highly enough. I wont use any other tyre on my Bird.

[Tall Guy on an XX]

As stated, it's a popular choice for larger guys. You need look no farther than your typical XX meet to realize this. I'm 6'3", 220lbs and I'm lucky to be called average in this crowd. As a sporting bike for a big guy you can't do much better.

If you want to sit on one before buying, I'd suggest posting your request in the pub. We've got guys in your area that are much more likely to see it there.

Im also 6`3, 220lbs. Never modified seat or pegs and have had no problems in the ride position. If I were going to modify anything to give more leg room it would be the seat, that way you dont interfere with the ground clearance and can still crank it into the twisties