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#1 | Anyone know what tyres will be fitted
Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:30 am (Last edited: Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:55 pm)
Sun Jan 13, 2019 11:30 am (Last edited: Tue Apr 28, 2020 4:55 pm)
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Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #5 That was intentional Brian(he lies) just driving the point home. 
I want it all and I want it now.
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Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #5 That was intentional Brian(he lies) just driving the point home.
I want it all and I want it now.
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Zitat von Brian63 im Beitrag #5 most likely one version behind the latest tyre - my RS came with Roadtec Z8 when the 01 is the current premium tyre. Soe PR4 more likely than R5. At least BMW don't do like Yamaha and ship bikes with Dunlop Roadsmart D222 - a single compound, short life tyre which I think of as being like the print cartridges you get with a new printer - do the job but don't last long. |
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My 1250 had Z8s on it in the showroom but R5s by the time I rode it home. £50 well spent IMHO. 🤣 I would like to try the new Z01se? from that Ride tyre test next though. If I ever get to put any miles on it. 😤 |
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#12 | RE: Anyone know what tiers will be fitted
Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:12 am (Last edited: Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:13 am)
Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:12 am (Last edited: Tue Apr 28, 2020 2:13 am)
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I just replace the rear R5 on my 2015 RS with a new R5. The picture of the old R5 that it was well enjoyed and served well. one can clearly see where the soft compound starts
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Zitat von Oscarguitar im Beitrag #11 I wish I'd had the option - I picked up my bike the day after Boris announced the lockdown and it was the last bike out the showroom before it shut, so I had limited room for manoeuvre! I agree with you it would have been a good call to upgrade to the newer model. Frankly its disappointing BMW fit a 2010-design tyre (albeit a pretty good one) to a brand new motorbike  |
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Have you ever noticed that replacement tyres never seem to last as long as the OE jobs? My pal, who's a tyre fitter, reckons that it's because while running in the bike you also run in the tyres, which leads to a longer life. With replacements you treat them gently for 20 miles or so and then thrash 'em. Seems to makes some sense! |
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