Bl**dy Newbies...

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue May 15, 2007 8:28 am

I've ran both sets, Avons and Bridgestones on mine.
I've even had a Bridgestone front and an Azaro rear. (Too cheep to change them as a pair) and it was fine. Both tyres work well on the Storm but the Bridgestone front was always better than the Azaro when pushing really hard. I cant fault either rear so I don't think you'll be upset with your choice. Hope it cures your shake.

Pete.l

Post by **sirch345** » Tue May 15, 2007 10:51 am

blindmaninchains wrote:
And the answer is - I'm a Bridgestone whore.

There's not a lot I can add to that really

On second thoughts, when the front wheel is out get the tyre fitters to check the balance before fitting the new tyre

at least that way you'll know if it was out of balance or not

Chris.

blindmaninchains · Post by **blindmaninchains** » Wed May 16, 2007 11:36 am

Well, I got it back yesterday tea-time. They are sure the bike sounds normal, so it just had a service and new boots.

Â£377 for service and tyres.

They could have washed it for me...

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Wed May 16, 2007 12:45 pm

And the wobble on deceleration?
Any better, worse, the same?

Pete.l

blindmaninchains · Post by **blindmaninchains** » Wed May 16, 2007 6:28 pm

Haven't been able to test it - traffic was rush hour when I rode home and it's been raining all day here (I'm fair-weather only).

The mechanic claims it has gone though...

blindmaninchains · Post by **blindmaninchains** » Thu May 17, 2007 12:51 pm

Just got back from a 2hr ride round North Yorkshire and I can confirm the wobble is no more. The Bridgestones are amazing, the bike turns in faster and is more stable when right over. Chuffed to bits with them.

Post by **sirch345** » Thu May 17, 2007 6:41 pm

blindmaninchains wrote:Just got back from a 2hr ride round North Yorkshire and I can confirm the wobble is no more. The Bridgestones are amazing, the bike turns in faster and is more stable when right over. Chuffed to bits with them.

I'm pleased too hear that the problem has gone

although it's a shame that we'll now never know if it was just a wheel balance that was needed or not

blindmaninchains · Post by **blindmaninchains** » Fri May 18, 2007 12:40 am

I'm inclined to blame the balancing - isn't 55mph the magic number as far as wheel balancing is concerned (ie it all kicks off at this speed)?

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Fri May 18, 2007 12:11 pm

Round about that speed yes.
It can be in the forties on some bikes. A lot depends on wheel size, tyre type and how far the balance is out.
Glad yours is sorted though.
I've a new rear being fitted this afternoon.
Metz M1 190/50 on the SP and they stick like glue wet or dry.
If anyones tried them on the Storm yet I'd be interested to hear their opinion.

Pete.l