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09-04-2024, 05:40 PM | #1 | |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Norwich
Bike: M900sie
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The GT's are on the Zero which is a bit of a porker @502lbs (228kg.) My Monster is like a bicycle in comparison and the new standard BT023's are destined for that. I was so impressed with the BT023's that I put on the 750SS that DaveR bought. So I put BT023GT on the Zero and 023's for the Monster. So surefooted and confidence inspiring. Tyre nerdy story here; The Rosso 111 set that we cut off the Zero were so hard! I was told that they most likely came from Pirelli's factory in South America, Brazil I think? Or possibly Mexico? The theory is that they use a hot climate compound for that latitude otherwise they would melt in normal use. Stands to reason that Zero would source their tyres closer rather than from Europe, being based in California. Hot climate compound (If there is such a thing?) didn't stand a chance of warming up in the British winter. What do you reckon Mark? True or false?
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09-04-2024, 06:00 PM | #2 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Alcester
Bike: M1200s
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Where a tyre is made is always printed on the sidewall somewhere. Always available to discuss tyres. Uts almost my fave hobby. Of note, Japanese O.E tyres sold on European bikes are notoriously poor because though they are destined for Europe, the Japanese want stability and longevity over handling and 'feel'. Happy that the GT's are on the Zero. |
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09-04-2024, 06:21 PM | #3 |
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I'm happy too. I had a fabulous hoon down to Thorpeness on Sunday on warm dry roads for a change.
Thanks for yet more tyre info Mark. The original Rosso 111's are long gone of course, but I'll have a look at the tyres on some new Zeros next time I'm in the shop and see if I can find a country of origin. They should be European spec though!!
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09-04-2024, 06:33 PM | #4 |
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A good mate of mine sells Zero's for Fowlers in Bristol. He confirms they come with American spec tyres and they're rock hard and ****e. Pirelli Rosso 2's he tht at the time. Also knows of another case of having to use a cutting wheel to remove one. 🙃
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