guzzler

Mate I'm amazed at modern tyres, well the Michelin Pilot Road series anyways. Back in the day if you got 4 to 5 thou from a rear you were doing well. While I don't ride like I used to when I was younger ( 4 x discs in my neck fused together, rods etc ) I certainly don't baby her! However I must admit most of these kays have been commuting 140ks round trip to work on the freeway.Since we sold up and moved to the country 2 years ago I haven't had much time to just get out for a ride just for the sake of it.So I like to get a ride in at least once a week even if it's only the commute!So maybe this is a factor? Anyways I do hope to be able get a lot more riding in from now on as we have some great roads around here once you get away from the freeway. So it'll be interesting to see how long the PR4's last with some more fun in the hills !! Cheers Guzzler

Thanks Fella's I found some earlier tyre threads on the subject and the consensus seems to be to run with the 160 on a 4.5 inch rim! So to that end I've ordered a set. They get fitted next Friday. Looking forward to trying the 160. Cheers Guzzler Ps Roy the nail went in between the grooves then bent on an angle such that it cannot be repaired. Still I got 15 thou ( kays ) from it so all is not lost

G'day Folks Sorry to start a tyre thread, but I did a search and couldn't quite find the answers I was looking for, so thought I'd pose the question to your learned selves. When I went to put air in the tyres on Thursday night in preparation for my usual Friday commute to work I noticed the rear was reading 17psi, bugger! On checking yep, bloody great nail wedged in there! So looks like new tyres are in order. So now the question. I've been running Michelin PR 3's for the last 15 thousand kays 120/70/17 front and 170/60/17 on the rear on my 2001 V11 Sport and am bloody impressed with them.Now the PR 3 has been replaced with the 4 and wish to try these. The problem is they don't have a 170/60 except in the GT which is from what I can gather for luxury barge's like my mates Gold wing.I don't reckon the V11 needs such a tyre, but what are the consequences of running one on it? A harsher ride perhaps? So I'm leaning towards trying a 160/60 on her, and the main worry I have is will it speed up the steering much?Any issues? I've had the suspension sorted ( new fork springs, re-valved. and the rear has a Hyperpro 460 shock and set up for me ) and frankly think she steers quickly enough at the moment and I'm bloody happy with it and no issues with stability in a straight line either. I'd really appreciate any thoughts on the matter. Thanks and I promise not to mention oil. Cheers Guzzler.

Plus one on the Hyperpro 460! I turfed the standard Sachs unit when it had about 35 k's on it and it was gone. Very happy with the Hyperpro!!! Cheers Guzzler

Bugger. I haven't posted in awhile,I was referring to Stucat's post! Good photo too! Cheers Guzzler.

That's about how I feel about mine too!! Cheers Guzzler.

+1 on the Michelin 2ct pilot road, offers good grip( i sometimes run them all the way to the edges ) and got 18500ks outa the front and 12000 or so from the rear. Best mileage of any tyre I've had so far that still has grip

At least he felt that there is more behind doing it on an Guzzi than just moving another motorcycle. Hubert Do you really have to spell it out to them??? In The name of god! If they dont get it, tell em to @#!#$# OFF!!! Cheers Guzzler.

Isn't it all perspective? There could be a cloud by the.... oh, nevermind. JR, you give up too easily. You don't believe, deeeeep down with yourself, that others value your contribution. But, believe me: they don't . never mind, let it all out. BTW I'm in Bordeaux (France) at the moment and have had a few glasses of 'blonde'. I'd believe that there are helicopters.... anywhere. Looking forward to your future outpourings BFG [ How are the Frogs? Guess a Kiwi would,nt be too popular over there at the moment! I,m having a red myself! cheers Guzzler. Oh 7.45pm Sunday 30/10/11. He he yet another Sunday! quote]

I too just saw the news!! What the hell happened? Guzzler.

10.20pm melbourne australia 21/10/11. And waiting for the start of the rugby world cup on sunday!! Go the All blacks!! Cheers guzzler. Which Sunday?! Can't you be more specific?! There are very, very, many Sundays you know. Hey Belfastguzzi!! I am talkin about this sunday! You know the one where the ACME frog leg company moves to Eden Park Auckland New Zealand! Cheers Guzzler.

G,day Folks. To all KIWIS out there. Be up standing, charge your glass and join in me a rendition of GOD DEFEND NEW ZEALAND!!!! By the same token commiserations to the French they were gallant in defeat. Bloody hell they should walk tall after that effort. Cheers Guzzler.

they have indeed lost the plot! Then again anything Ferrari have done since the 6cylinder dino Has also lost the proverbial plot! Lamboghini,s have always been a better looking car in my opinion! Cheers Guzzler.

Mate my nephew is not even 25 yet, but is a father of two now!! Cheers Guzzler. very inspiring you know!!! ... but I have to finish my Sport 1100 first I agree one must get one,s priorities right!! Cheers guzzler.

Nice green one mate! Cheers guzzler.

Mate my nephew is not even 25 yet, but is a father of two now!! Cheers Guzzler.

10.20pm melbourne australia 21/10/11. And waiting for the start of the rugby world cup on sunday!! Go the All blacks!! Cheers guzzler.

Congratulations Mate! I have just heard from my nephew that he and partner are proud parents of bub number 2. A girl. Both mum and bub are fine! I raise my glass to your family also! Cheers Guzzler.

Why not go throw some TEA into a harbour somewhere!! Cheers Guzzler.

Shit we,ll never get to see it here in oz! Love to to see the video if you could post it eh! I hitched and trained it it round Scotland inthe early 80,s and still dream of taking the Guzzi for a romp through there to this day! Oh well, just have to keep thrashing it round here and tassie in the meantime I guess. Cheers Guzzler. ps I love the new Norton too.

Mate Thanks for posting that!!! Bloody Marvellous. cheers Guzzler.

Welcome guzzler, does the name refer to your bike's or you your drinking habits You'll be fine on the mechanical side just read lots and take your time and gloss over some of the anal-lizing that goes on here, there's plenty of good info to be had Thanks Mate.Ha ha bit of both on the name front! Not wrong about the quality of the info on the forum! Cheers Guzzler.

Welcome guzzler, does the name refer to your bike's or you your drinking habits You'll be fine on the mechanical side just read lots and take your time and gloss over some of the anal-lizing that goes on here, there's plenty of good info to be had

Is there anyone out there???????

Too pissed at the moment! Cheers guzzler.