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Karlos11 · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 7:47 pm Post subject:

Looks like I reeeeeeally need some new tires...

... so here they are.

Avon Storm 2 Ultra. I've read some good reviews (ok, and some mentioning complicated exceptions...) and had a friend's recommendation. Besides, I think the price was nice.

Let's see how they "handle the pressure" of replacing the Metzeler. Can't praise it enough for the resistance. It's still an excellent choice. Will the Avon's be up to the task?
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Carlos
'95 K1100 RS

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Sat May 28, 2011 8:16 pm Post subject:

Carlos,

Have the same tires down in the garage, ready to mount. Wonder how they will compare to Michelin PR2s- been through 5 or 6 sets of PR2s on several bikes.

Stay in touch about how they feel to you and I will do the same.

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

supercat1 · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 1:55 pm Post subject:

i also have the avon su2's. i had them put on right at the end of the last riding season. they maybe have 500 miles on them. maybe. i have liked them tremendously in that short time.
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Karlos11 · Posted: Sun May 29, 2011 6:28 pm Post subject:

Ok, then, let's us three share some impressions about the Avon's. Smile

Got them mounted today and went for a small test.

To start with, they make the ride much more confortable and smooth. The rubber is softer than the Metzeler and Brigestone I had.

It's also easier to flick the bike from one side to the other (the old tires were almost "square"...) and the K now wants to curve! I mean, while curving, she "lays down" to the inside. Really nice feeling, but I took it slow. I didn't ride enough kilometers to remove the wax off the tires.

I'm looking forward to test the Avon's in my commuting. First impressions are positive. I'll stay in touch for more details.

Regards!
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Carlos
'95 K1100 RS

SugarHillCTD · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 7:55 am Post subject:

Carlos,

I should be mounting mine sometime this week.

If we start having some impressions to post one of us should start an Avon thread in the tech section-

John
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John & Cathy

'92 K100RS4V Pearl White SOLD
'04 K1200GT
IBA Several-SS1k, BBG, 50CC NYC to S.F.

Karlos11 · Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 6:53 pm Post subject:

John,

Sure, I agree. In the Tech or in the Product Review section, maybe.

Just to finish, my Avon's had their baptism today. First commuting, first ride in the rain. Waxed or not, they did good. I'm pleased!
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Carlos
'95 K1100 RS

Jeeves · Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2011 11:49 am Post subject:

Karlos11 · Posted: Fri Oct 07, 2011 9:15 pm Post subject:

Just some photos of a sunday ride with a friend, on the second weekend of September.

Lunch in 'Arruda dos Vinhos', where we parked the bikes near a monument to the fighters of the First World War.

Then, an afternoon ride to the vicinities of 'Mafra', just for a drink and to have a look at the bikes in a rally.

To finish with, we where going to have a look at what's new in the Dainese store in 'Cartaxo', but it was already closed. We'll go earlier next time...

Regards,
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Carlos
'95 K1100 RS