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Post by dangermouse on Jul 3, 2018 18:17:47 GMT
Standard 36/42 but this was only about 80 miles in and the SDGT engine is a torquy thing with 106 Lb:Ft, this bike also has the Austin Racing can which claims to add a couple more. I pushed the tyres further over than before and got a bit of a slip. No big deal really. There could have even been some melting tar there but I didn't see it at the time. I might experiment with pressures after a few more rides. 42 in the rear is good for reducing wear - particularly on long loaded motorway hauls, but for spirited riding on the twisties I'd start with 40psi cold and work my way down! The stock rear pressure is a worst case scenario (in terms of load and speed) and is usually too hard for solo riding without luggage. You should post a writing up of the 'Duke so far.
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Post by stonesie on Jul 16, 2018 10:15:47 GMT
A good ride through the lakes and dales chasing a mad Italian on a V Stom 1000, he rides that thing like a sports bike.
With cold pressures of 34/38 the bike handles better and is slightly more comfortable on rough roads. I did have a couple of very minor movements at the rear when i was having fun on a very tight and twisty road, possibly some loose gravel, possibly being too aggressive with the power while leant over. Either way these Avons are much better than the Pirellis and i would recommend them to anyone.
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Post by dangermouse on Sept 10, 2018 21:18:00 GMT
Well, the rear is on the wear markers after "only" 4,000 miles. When I say "only" - it's done eight - yep read it and weep - EIGHT trackdays - and most of the time I didn't bother pumping them up again for the trip home which would have rapidly increased wear.
The front looks good for another 4K miles - it's hardly worn in fact.
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