Re: I wouild like suggestions on Tires
TBH I have not used the Metzelers. I've seen them on many of my friends' bikes.
My bike came with Dunlop Qualifiers - they were **** pieces of soap, especially in the wet.
I've been running Shinkos T230 until the rear got totally worn. I then stupidly fitted a different Dunlop (just 'cos I had a rear wheel with a brand new tire on it lying around) and crashed in my first turn! (ok ok I forgot it was a new tire..)
Shinkos anyday. Those tires are properly sticky. Doing a burnout from a standstill using the front brake is difficult with them, because they wanna grip so much. I also found them pretty good in the wet, although of course here in FL we don't have too many turns.. When my Shinko was almost bald in the middle, I went to ride the Dragon with 82ndCowboy, and finally got to use the sides of the tires (!) and also mostly in the wet. I was well impressed. Sure they are cheap. Sure they are soft (more sticky but worn quicker). Sure there have been stories of differing quality from one batch to another.
But bottom line: they are the only V-Rated (appropriate) tire I wanna buy for my Max. Hate Dunlops. Not impressed with Bridgestones. Metz look good but expensive and speed rating is for cruisers. Are there any more decent choices? I think Maxxis may do the right sizes, but not sure.
For now, I'm gonna buy another rear shinko and have it mounted to my old wheel.