RE:[ST] Metzeler Sportecs

[Bryce <bster13@xxxxxxxxx>]

If u are looking for something in the sport touring
material tire look at the BT020, they are comparable
to the Dragon GTS while costing less.  Check out
prices on http://www.mawonline.com

Good luck,

Bryce
- --- Scott <98-VFR800@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Howdy,
> 
> 	I ran a set on both of my VFR 800's. My rear was
> toast after
> about 3000 miles of moderate riding. I don't rip
> from every stop light
> or intersection and I don't brake real hard all the
> time. On my wife's
> VFR, they lasted about 3500 miles and she definitely
> does not ride
> hard. At that rate I'd be buying a set of tires
> every eight weeks.
> 	They felt fantastic on the bike. I loved the grip
> and they gave
> a real good feel for the road. If I was one of those
> guys that puts a
> few thousand miles a year on my bike, I'd buy them
> in a heartbeat. And
> let's face it, the VFR is not the king of the HP or
> Torque numbers so
> it is not the hardest bike on tires ;-)
> 	The front tires last a little longer but they seem
> to be prone
> to cupping. I am now running the Pirelli Dragon GTS
> front tire and it
> is great. I get them for just over $100 delivered.
> They seem the most
> resistant to cupping. The BT010's are about the same
> as the Sportecs,
> in cost, life and performance. Have fun in your
> search for that perfect
> combination of tires ;-)
> 
> Adios,
> 
> -- 
> Scott Friday
> 98-VFR800@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> 2001 Honda VFR 800 Fi His in Red
> 1998 Honda VFR 800 Fi Hers in Blue - RED BODYWORK
> FOR SALE!!
> 
> http://BackroadMotorcycleTours.com/
> http://sfriday.com/
> http://pages.tca.net/sfriday/ (mirror site)
> 
> 
> 
> 
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