AVON Roadriders tire??? opinions, anybody tried them

[tbones86]

Has anyone tried a set of AVON Roadrider tires on there first or second gen? I need to order tires w/i the next week or two & thought I was sold on trying out the Pirelli Sport Demons, until I stumbled across the AVON's in the proper sizes.

[hustond]

I was looking at the AVON STs, but couldn't find them locally and ended up going with Conti Road Attacks. I like the looks of the Avons but couldn't wait due to a charity ride and bike night quickly approaching.

[SLOav8r]

Just put 6,600 miles on my Avon Storm ST's in 14 days... The back tire could easily go another 3k!!!

Fantastic tires, plenty of grip and awesome in the rain! Get some!

[OneSided]

I'm running the Avon Storms too,(LOVE THEM) I've been wondering how you were liking your Avons SLOav8r, I saw from some previous posts you were taking a trip with them. Sounds like they held up good for a marathon ride, how did your backside do with that much saddle time?

- tbones86, I'm not familiar with the Roadrider but I do know of a site that has 9times out of ten the best prices on Avons and Metzlers I've been able to find.

http://www.motorcycleproshop.com/

[tbones86]

Thanks for the link the Roadrider is the "Classic/general tire" that is available for all the goofy 80's rims sizes. Price wise they are in the same ball park as the Pirelli's & a bit less than the BT45's I have been running. No complaint w/ the 45's just not satified w/ the wear(commuting wear, all in the center takes days of hard corner carving to reshape it to some degree)

[tbones86]

Update - So I went with the Road Riders last fall & did not ride much after installing them. This year I have logged about 800-1000 miles on them & must say I like them much better than the BT45's, handling is improved over the BT's very confidence inspiring( to a fault possibly, so far so good) I'm almost certain I could have touched a knee down last week. So any one looking for a tire that will fit the stock rims on a 1st & 2nd gen the AVON Road Rider is a very good option IMHO.

[1985VF700F]

I was also just looking at the AVONs. I have always run Metzelers (Comp K's) but they have discontinued. My bike takes 120/80-16 up front. Rear spec (from my book?) is 130/80-18. I guess it had 140/70-18 when I bought it because that is what I ran until last time, I wanted something wider (basically for looks) and tried the 150/70-18. It fits well, looks good and I couldn't feel the difference. Usually, I feel more comfortable with a known name like "Battleaxe" but you say you like the Roadrider better? Tell me more? My wife and I are heading to the Dragon in two weeks and I am seriously thinking of going with these. Thanks.

[keny]

The Avon roadride sure looks intresting, funny thing the 150/70-18 is cheaper than stock 130/80-18 in my country

[Tedric]

Running Avon Roadriders now for about 3000 miles rain or shine, cold or warm weather, over the pond in Blighty. No problems at all, better than previous BT 45's, minimal white lining & stick to the road like shit to the proverbial blanket.

Bike - VFR 750 FG 1986

Stock sizes front & rear
Front 110 x 90
Rear 130 x 80

[34468 Randy]

I thought Avon sold lipstick !

BTW OneSided...I think your avatar is a hoot!

[tbones86]

Originally Posted by 1985VF700F

I was also just looking at the AVONs. I have always run Metzelers (Comp K's) but they have discontinued. My bike takes 120/80-16 up front. Rear spec (from my book?) is 130/80-18. I guess it had 140/70-18 when I bought it because that is what I ran until last time, I wanted something wider (basically for looks) and tried the 150/70-18. It fits well, looks good and I couldn't feel the difference. Usually, I feel more comfortable with a known name like "Battleaxe" but you say you like the Roadrider better? Tell me more? My wife and I are heading to the Dragon in two weeks and I am seriously thinking of going with these. Thanks.

I would not hesitate, I was skeptical @ first & was going to go w/ Pirelli's but my local dealer was able to get better pricing on the the Avon's ( better dealer margins on the Avon's). They stick like glue & wear seems to be much better than the BT's though it is a little early to tell for certain. The construction of the tire is supposed to the latest & greatest technology for bias ply tires.

[Richard Thompson]

Continental also do some tyres specifically for older retro bikes.

I got a set for my 82 GPz 550 that were fantastic. they did tyres to suit the narrow rims and in the 18inch rim size.

in the old days we used to have 120/80 18's as a rear on our Z 1000's and we thought we were the dogs bollocks for putting a massive 130 on the rear (dunlop arrowmax or Perilli phantoms). OMG thats not much wider than my front now! how did we ever stay upright?