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Offline Stev-o

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Re: Best Tires
« Reply #25 on: March 28, 2020, 12:54:58 PM »
Can you get Avon AM26s there? They are very hard to beat overall.

Yes, and I agree, great tire.  However, not a vintage tread. I have them on my Z1....




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Re: Best Tires
« Reply #26 on: March 28, 2020, 01:07:53 PM »
Used to use the  Avon Roadrunners back in the day, as was mentioned, they tended to let go early but in a very controlled manner, went well with the wallow of the frame when pushed.
Have BT45 now and highly recommend them.
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Offline PeWe

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Re: Best Tires
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2020, 01:24:53 PM »
Can you get Avon AM26s there? They are very hard to beat overall.

Yes, and I agree, great tire.  However, not a vintage tread. I have them on my Z1....




The old Z1-900 is one of the best looking bikes ever made!!

Agreed PeWe!  You should come by for a ride...after this virus thing blows away, of course.
That would be fun! :D
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Re: Best Tires
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2020, 03:48:05 PM »
Thanks for all the feedback!!! Think I’ll either go for the Avon’s or the demons. Will do some price matching and see what I get.