Re: ( was Tire Choice) now N. Ga. / Deal's Gap spring trip
Keep me posted. Me and a couple of friends would love to take a spin in Suches or beyond. Confirm a date and meeting place and I'll check with them to see if they have the days free. Bryan Burkingstock 93' GTS
RE:( was Tire Choice) now N. Ga. / Deal's Gap spring trip
Current plan is April 14-16, probably staying in Blairsville or around that area. Deal's will be on Sat.15th I'll post again as time gets closer, any other potential takers??? Bob B. -Original Message- From: Michael Weaver [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, March 01, 2000 8:24 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: RE: Tire Choice When you headed up to Deal's? I try to get up there every few weekends. I'm more likely to be kicking around Suches, of course. Can't get enough of 180!
RE: Tire Choice
On Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Burton, Bob wrote: > I've had two sets of the BT-57's and now about halfway through a set of the > Pirelli GTS tires. So far I like the Pirelli's better, they have great grip > and are not "burning" the sides off like the BT57's do after a while. I'm > getting better overall wear and no noticeable cupping yet, where the BT57's > would be showing the signs by now. Mileage should be as good if not better > than the BT57's from indications so far. This set is 120/70 and 170/60 and > best setup I've had yet, but as noted it is a preference thing. Anything is > better than the stock 202's. The real test for the Pirelli's will be in > April when we head to N.Ga. and up to Deal's Gap for the annual spring trip. > That's where the BT57's would get rather cooked. When you headed up to Deal's? I try to get up there every few weekends. I'm more likely to be kicking around Suches, of course. Can't get enough of 180! Take care, MIke -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
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On Tue, 29 Feb 2000, Michael Esfeld wrote: > Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience > with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good > things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the > Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this > being my first riding season... Although I'm not Kevin, I do run Macadams on my GTS. I like them. They aren't superlative but neither do they suck. I get reasonable milage and they've never slipped on me. YMMV, of course. Mike -- Michael Weaver (706)542-6468 [EMAIL PROTECTED] UCNS Network Specialist LAN Support Group University of Georgia, Athens Ga. )O( Public PGP key: http://www.arches.uga.edu/~weaver/pgp.html
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I like the Macadams--a good compromise of value and grip for me. Been able to grind the right peg with real consistancy on my "cloverleafs" (off-ramps), just wish we had more that turned left! I use the 120/180 combo with high pressures. I have some Avons now--I'm just fickle that way... - Original Message - From: "Michael Esfeld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:11 PM Subject: Tire Choice > Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience > with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good > things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the > Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this > being my first riding season... > > Mike >
RE: Tire Choice
I've had two sets of the BT-57's and now about halfway through a set of the Pirelli GTS tires. So far I like the Pirelli's better, they have great grip and are not "burning" the sides off like the BT57's do after a while. I'm getting better overall wear and no noticeable cupping yet, where the BT57's would be showing the signs by now. Mileage should be as good if not better than the BT57's from indications so far. This set is 120/70 and 170/60 and best setup I've had yet, but as noted it is a preference thing. Anything is better than the stock 202's. The real test for the Pirelli's will be in April when we head to N.Ga. and up to Deal's Gap for the annual spring trip. That's where the BT57's would get rather cooked. Bob B.
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An update on tire selection. The biggest improvement on steering and riding has been the 120/70 change up front. I had the MEZ4 up front and never felt confident leaning deep into a corner. Now have the mich pilots sports and the grip is much better. The MEZ4 has woeked well in the back, will need a rear soon and will go with the Michelin. I also recommend the fine tire article on cycleworld of two month ago. I guess, as Kevin said, is a matter of preference and riding style Raul R Garcia [EMAIL PROTECTED] 93 GTS 21375
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Yes, I've gone through a set of Macadams on my GTS when they first came out. They lasted around 4K miles but cupped badly and prematurely. Others on this list have had pretty good results though. If affordability plays a major role in your decision making, go with the BT57! They are inexpensive ($180 for the set delivered), last 6-8K miles, eliminate the deceleration wobble, and are dual compound so you get the durability on the centerline and good stick on the sides. Based upon how you've described your riding habits, I think this would be a perfect tire for you. Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > -Original Message- > From: Michael Esfeld [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 12:12 PM > To: Multiple recipients of list > Subject: Tire Choice > > Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience > with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good > things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the > Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties > this > being my first riding season... > > Mike > > > - Original Message - > From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:13 AM > Subject: RE: first factors > > > > O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might > live > > within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up > on > > the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS > with > a > > set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the > pressures > at > > around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS > > handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this > > bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website > > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see > all > > the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put > together > > yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. > > > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM > > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > > Subject: first factors > > > > > > Greetings > > > I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, > K75s, > > > > > > Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been > > > trying > > > to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. > > > Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the > same > > > 10 > > > mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my > > > hand > > > better. > > > Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is > different > > > then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind > > > screen. > > > Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a > > > dreadful > > > noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a > lot > > > of > > > ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the > Duck. > > > Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do > some > > > maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to > a > > > bar > > > just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires > > > soon. > > > Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on > back. > > > Turning 14K. > > > As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March > 2000 > > > page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have > > > noticed > > > something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse > > > with a > > > short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock > up > > > condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to
RE: Tire Choice
I have had the Macadams for about 1500 miles now... Really like them, BUT I do not have anything else to compare to. I put them on as soon as I bought the bike then summer was over. I did ride for a while last night! Got to love an early spring in Minnesota. -Original Message- From: Michael Esfeld [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 11:12 AM To: Multiple recipients of list Subject: Tire Choice Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike - Original Message - From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:13 AM Subject: RE: first factors > O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might live > within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up on > the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS with a > set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the pressures at > around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS > handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this > bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see all > the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put together > yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: first factors > > > > Greetings > > I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, K75s, > > > > Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been > > trying > > to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. > > Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the same > > 10 > > mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my > > hand > > better. > > Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is different > > then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind > > screen. > > Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a > > dreadful > > noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a lot > > of > > ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the Duck. > > Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do some > > maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to a > > bar > > just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires > > soon. > > Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on back. > > Turning 14K. > > As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March 2000 > > page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have > > noticed > > something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse > > with a > > short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock up > > condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to determine real > > condition. > > Have read archives on brakes. > > > > To wit I had not seen a GTS for several years. I had the bike one > > week > > and noticed 2 that weekend. One at Peaks of Otter, on the Blue Ridge > > Parkway, gas station as I drove by. Then that one and then another at the > > > > bottom of Rt 43 in Buchanan where I was at the gas station there. One had > > > > soft bags and the other hard bags. I have no bags yet. Both riders were > > with > > several other bikes. Hope those that were out that day had a good one. > > > > Thought all of this would make things interesting. Will pass on other > > thoughts about bike later. > > > > Ken Swartz > > > > > > > >
Re: Tire Choice
Try the Metzler MEZ4's, or the Pirrelli GTS tires. (same thing I think.) I really really like the MEZ4's. I have an Azaro rear on right now and it doesn't give the confidence that my Z4's did. I have a set of Z4's ready for when I get back from Daytona. Louis P.S. I haven't tried the Bridgestones or the Michelins. I have tried the Dunlops though and they weren't very good either. (204/205's) Be sure to do the 120/70 front tire swap. n Tue, 29 Feb 2000 12:11:41 -0500 (EST) "Michael Esfeld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had > experience > with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard > good > things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking > at the > Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the > twisties this > being my first riding season... > > Mike YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR THE INTERNET! Juno now offers FREE Internet Access! Try it today - there's no risk! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj.
Tire Choice
Hey Kevin! Greetings from Seattle. Just curious if you've had experience with the Macadams on the GTS? I'm ready to buy new tires have heard good things about them and the price is reasonable. Should I be looking at the Pirelli's instead? I probably won't be super aggressive on the twisties this being my first riding season... Mike - Original Message - From: "Hawkins, Kevin L, SITS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Multiple recipients of list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 29, 2000 4:13 AM Subject: RE: first factors > O, nice assortment of bikes! I take from your email that we might live > within a couple hours of each other. Where are you located Ken? I'm up on > the Parkway quite often. Get rid of those OEM tires and shod that GTS with a > set of Pirelli GTS MTR23/24 120/70 front, 170/60 rear. Keep the pressures at > around 38 front / 40 rear and you won't believe how much nicer the GTS > handles! We've also had great success with the Bridgestone BT57 on this > bike. Both are excellent tires! Take a look at my website > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy under "GTS1000 Modifications" to see all > the windscreens that will solve your problem. Maybe I should put together > yet another bulk order of the MRA screens for some of the newer members. > > Kevin Hawkins // Greensboro, NC > AMA #609423 // [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://www.geocities.com/~raddboy > Y2K Kawasaki ZRX1100 // '93 Yamaha GTS1000 > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: Monday, February 28, 2000 4:46 PM > > To: Multiple recipients of list > > Subject: first factors > > > > Greetings > > I just bought a 93 GTS in Sept. 99. 30 years on bikes. XS1100, K75s, > > > > Ducati 900ss sp and some H-D's are part of my back ground. Have been > > trying > > to get caught up on all the sites for GTS. > > Just measured the spacer and then moved the clutch assembly the same > > 10 > > mm as is the one next to brake reservoir. Static test seems to fit my > > hand > > better. > > Of which I'm only 5'8'' so my reach and seating position is different > > then others. Which my first concern is to modify or change the wind > > screen. > > Seems that the air slaps the helmet and the turbulence makes such a > > dreadful > > noise. More then my 95 BMW K75s. I got rid of the bike. Just wore a lot > > of > > ear plugs. Didn't keep the bike that long anyway. Traded for the Duck. > > Have had all body panels off and newly acquired shop books to do some > > maintenance on bike. Have put Amigo (spelling?) horns that bolted to a > > bar > > just under headlight they fit tight but work nicely. Will need tires > > soon. > > Have not decided which brand. OEM Dunlop on front matching OEM on back. > > Turning 14K. > > As for an article about the GTS rear ABS problem in MCNews March 2000 > > page 6 has me a little worried. This is the my first ABS bike. Have > > noticed > > something strange on some rear braking. The rear wheel seems to pulse > > with a > > short lock up. Maybe it is letting the rear wheel come out of a lock up > > condition. Have not had the time to ride enough to determine real > > condition. > > Have read archives on brakes. > > > > To wit I had not seen a GTS for several years. I had the bike one > > week > > and noticed 2 that weekend. One at Peaks of Otter, on the Blue Ridge > > Parkway, gas station as I drove by. Then that one and then another at the > > > > bottom of Rt 43 in Buchanan where I was at the gas station there. One had > > > > soft bags and the other hard bags. I have no bags yet. Both riders were > > with > > several other bikes. Hope those that were out that day had a good one. > > > > Thought all of this would make things interesting. Will pass on other > > thoughts about bike later. > > > > Ken Swartz > > > > > > > >
