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Offline Mekagojira

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Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« on: March 03, 2011, 04:18:26 PM »
Hi,

My local tire guy is recommending Metzler Lazertech tires, mainly I think, because he has them in stock.

They seem fine to me but I'm a noob.  I bought the bike with Kenda Challengers which are still new. As I have gotten the bike in better shape I am starting to ride it more. I felt like I was washing out in a few curves - I'm not sure if it was the tires or how this bike handles.  

I live in LA so between dodging cagers and the nearby twisties, I think I want tires that handle real, real well.

I looked up the Challengers on the Kenda's website it said "NOT for high load carrying capacity motorcycles" - I am 240lbs and the bike is 500lb - Which I think makes me a "high load"… so definitely want  new tires now and open to suggestions.

I was trying to find Avons when I spoke to this guy, but they seem hard to locate.

Oh, -  anyone interested in Kendra Challengers? Still some nubs, "almost like new". Very Cheap.
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #1 on: March 03, 2011, 05:52:32 PM »
Great tires.  And you can get them in the proper inch sizes rather than the metric "close enough by salesmen standards" which is what they probably have in stock.

3.25 19 front and 4.00 18 rear.  It's what I put on my 77 CB750F.  They work very well.  No complaints.

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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #2 on: March 03, 2011, 06:34:10 PM »
Quote from: Mekagojira on March 03, 2011, 04:18:26 PM

Oh, -  anyone interested in Kendra Challengers? Still some nubs, "almost like new". Very Cheap.


How cheap? What sizes? I NEED new tires for the relay!!!
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #3 on: March 03, 2011, 06:42:11 PM »
100/90 19
120/90 18

I want to say about 300 miles on them… make an offer if you're interested - but I have to get my new tires first  :P
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #4 on: March 03, 2011, 06:45:20 PM »
Quote from: Mekagojira on March 03, 2011, 06:42:11 PM
100/90 19
120/90 18

I want to say about 300 miles on them… make an offer if you're interested - but I have to get my new tires first  :P

Why are you getting rid of them?
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #5 on: March 03, 2011, 06:53:50 PM »
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #6 on: March 03, 2011, 09:02:22 PM »
Be sure your swingarm bushings are not shot first. You may have a swingarm rebuild in your future to properly attack those twisties without fade- tires don't mean jack if your swingarm is not operating properly.
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #7 on: March 03, 2011, 09:15:27 PM »
I run Metzlers, brilliant tires after using some Korean suicide ones that came with the bike, check your tire pressure, my bike used to try to throw me on corners and it turned out to be too low air pressure, I'm 105 kilos so no lightweight myself. ;D
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #8 on: March 03, 2011, 09:29:16 PM »
Even Korean "suicide" tires would be an upgrade to my ancient Dunlops!!!
Meka, as much as I need cheap tires, do a thorough check on your swing arm bushings as well as your steering head bearings before you spend money on tires...
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #9 on: March 04, 2011, 06:51:32 PM »
My bike with me on it weighs less than your bike alone; I certainly do not have a "high load". ;) Still interested...
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #10 on: March 05, 2011, 01:14:40 PM »
I really like my Metzlers.
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Re: Anyone running Metzler Lazertech ?
« Reply #11 on: March 05, 2011, 04:16:16 PM »
Dunlop Gt501 's are the shlt
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