R1200RS + R1250RS Forum
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Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:48 pm
Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #26Zitat von Duckbubbles im Beitrag #25 I liked them. When new the front steered like the Dunlop RSIII's- very light touch. When worn it moved closer to the PR4 in having to hold pressure on to complete a turn- not a problem. I liked the grip and the mileage was acceptable. As I have said before, the greatest difference between the Dunlop RSIII and the Michelin R5 to me is how they react to tar snakes. The Dunlops feel like they slip sideways as you go across them (when leaned over) and the Michelins don't seem to notice at all. When in the damp/wet, the Dunlops are quite alarming when you go over a tar snake, the Michelins don't do much of anything. My local roads are infested with tar snakes so I am quite sensitive to how tires react to them. Overall they are great tires. Frank
2017 R1200RS- 21,000 mi. 18 mo.
2003 R1100S Boxer Cup Replika #6/200 1985 K100/1100RS- 326,000 mi. 33 yrs. 2016 R1200RS- 28,322 mi. 18 mo. (gone) 2011 R1200RT- 30,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone) 2005 R1200ST- 58,000 mi. 8 yr. 3rd deer killed it. 1999 R1100S- 15,000 mi. 2 yr. (gone) 1996 Ducati 900SS/SP- 89,000 mi. 12 yr. (gone) |
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I got this picture of the GS forum on Facebook and it seems common with the Road 5s by all accounts. If any RS owners have had this wear pattern I'd be very interested to hear at what mileage it occurred and whether or not it significantly altered the handling. I think the photo makes it look worse than it probably is. |
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Zitat von Bunter im Beitrag #32 That's nothing to worry about,its just the softer compound on the sides,that's what makes them so good in the wet. I agree the photo makes it look worse than it is. MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018 |
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Just been out to Lynn hospital to see my surgeon (least another two weeks off) . As soon as I left Chez Bravo the heavens opened, it absolutely hammered down but the road 5s were fantastic.
MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018
I`M ROCKIN IT 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentleman's Express. |
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Sorry to hear about the off work-ness, good to hear about the tyres. When I looked at your tyres in Devon they looked ‘well exercised’ so it’s good to hear they are still grippy in the wet. |
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Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #35 It's a good job I never showed you my willy..... that's well exercised too(along with my right arm). I'm hoping to get the sort of mileage you do but alas dragging my good lady along most of the time may cut the miles down. Don't worry about not being back at work I'll be in Ireland on near full pay and not using any annual leave...... . Happy days! Watch for the photos on Facebook. I'll be in touch soon. Take care mate.
MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018
I`M ROCKIN IT 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentleman's Express. |
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Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #36Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #35 are you at NW200? If you are and you meet up with a group of some 50 lunatic riders under the ownership of a scotsman called shuggie then all should be well!!! hope you are continuing to get better. Graham
Graham
Winskill, North West England the long and winding road perfect for a bike |
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Zitat von midlife crisis im Beitrag #38Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #36Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #35 Thank you Graham. No I'll be in The Republic,down Killarney way for a few days with some chums who hail from Wicklow and Stuart 2820(remember him?) from the old forum,along with a few random irishmen, we'll all be a bit random after enough Guinness
MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018
I`M ROCKIN IT 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentleman's Express. |
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Zitat von beatlunch im Beitrag #41Zitat von Bravo im Beitrag #12 I would recommend these tyres to anyone,just don't come looking for me if you don't like them 
MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018
I`M ROCKIN IT 2016 Lupin R1200RS The Gentleman's Express. |
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I am a bit disappointed in the mileage I got from my first set of Road 5's -- just under 6,500 miles and was hoping for closer to 8K. The front tire was worn down to the indicators and shop said it looked like I could have gotten another 750 - 1,000 on the rear.
2017 R1200RS Lupin Blue/Grey Metallic
2017 R NineT Scrambler |
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Zitat von AZGeek im Beitrag #43 It's odd you should say that the pr4s are quieter than the R5s i found the opposite. Found a part worn pair in my garage so decided to have them put on for my recent jolly to Ireland. We were doing a lot of motorway and dual carriageway stuff so rather than bugger up my 5s the pr4s went on. I couldn't get over how noisy the 4s were. MY MISSION IN 2019 IS TO BE AN EVEN BIGGER CUNT THAN I WAS IN 2018 |
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Took off the wheels this morning and took them and the PR5s down to be fitted. |
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