i have been using a Conti Classic attack 120 90 18 Radial on the rear of my Lemans 1000 and thought i should share my findings.
As soon as i fitted it,i was impressed with its handleing performance and grip.
It improved the cornering stability noticably while still paired with a BT 45 crossply front.
After fitting a 110 80 18 Metzler Z8 front radial(std was 100 90 18),the bike was transformed.
As i could not find any 100 90 18 Radial,i wanted to try a 90 90 18 Conti but nobody could deliver so on went a 110.It turned out to work really well as it measures 103mm on the. 2.5" rim.
I can trail brake deep into corners now with total confidence.
Something that eluded me with any Dunlop,Bridgestone,Pirelli or Avon cross plys i have used.
The bike would want to stand up if braking into corners,felt vague like i was never sure if it was going to let go or not.Many times it did slide in the front or just feel terrible on rough surfaces.
The Metzler radial front tyre makes the ole Lemon feel like a different bike.A more modern bike.
It now tips into corners with accuracy and a solid,preditable feel.It has more grip than i can use and never feels like it is going to slide,which it never has while occasionally scraping levers and stands.
These tyres give me total confidence when pushing the envolope which is the best thing.The bike is easier to ride,safer and i get less tired at the end of the day.
Fitting these two radials is the best improvement i have done to this bike in 23 years and i have tried plenty.
The rear has has hit the wear indicators after 5500km which is 500km more than i have ever got with any cross ply.
The front shows very little wear after 3500 km(compared to a crossply) except for that comforting roughness near the edge after a nice charge through the mountains.
Cons,They cost a bit more.Not many to choose from in standard sizes.
Do i think Radials are the way to go?
Absolutely if you want to improve the steering,handleing,grip and stability of your Tonti.
If you arent using Radials and want to improve your ride.Do yourself a favour.
If you are,then you are probable smiling now?
As soon as i fitted it,i was impressed with its handleing performance and grip.
It improved the cornering stability noticably while still paired with a BT 45 crossply front.
After fitting a 110 80 18 Metzler Z8 front radial(std was 100 90 18),the bike was transformed.
As i could not find any 100 90 18 Radial,i wanted to try a 90 90 18 Conti but nobody could deliver so on went a 110.It turned out to work really well as it measures 103mm on the. 2.5" rim.
I can trail brake deep into corners now with total confidence.
Something that eluded me with any Dunlop,Bridgestone,Pirelli or Avon cross plys i have used.
The bike would want to stand up if braking into corners,felt vague like i was never sure if it was going to let go or not.Many times it did slide in the front or just feel terrible on rough surfaces.
The Metzler radial front tyre makes the ole Lemon feel like a different bike.A more modern bike.
It now tips into corners with accuracy and a solid,preditable feel.It has more grip than i can use and never feels like it is going to slide,which it never has while occasionally scraping levers and stands.
These tyres give me total confidence when pushing the envolope which is the best thing.The bike is easier to ride,safer and i get less tired at the end of the day.
Fitting these two radials is the best improvement i have done to this bike in 23 years and i have tried plenty.
The rear has has hit the wear indicators after 5500km which is 500km more than i have ever got with any cross ply.
The front shows very little wear after 3500 km(compared to a crossply) except for that comforting roughness near the edge after a nice charge through the mountains.
Cons,They cost a bit more.Not many to choose from in standard sizes.
Do i think Radials are the way to go?
Absolutely if you want to improve the steering,handleing,grip and stability of your Tonti.
If you arent using Radials and want to improve your ride.Do yourself a favour.
If you are,then you are probable smiling now?
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