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Collected the bike today. Ordered some knobbly tyres and will be taking her off roading next weekend if they arrive in time. If I drop it its going to be a mega workout trying to pick it up again 
What tyres are you going for? The new dunlops are getting good write ups, great for almost everything - just not mud. The continental tk80? always get a good write up but not amazing mileage. I got motoz rallz which are amazing off road but not fantastic on tarmac. I think I’ll try the conti’s next as I don’t do that many miles so I’d probably only do a set a year anyway.Collected the bike today. Ordered some knobbly tyres and will be taking her off roading next weekend if they arrive in time. If I drop it its going to be a mega workout trying to pick it up again
My 790 had the karoo’s on as standard and they were good when warm and in the dry but they were not great at all when cool, I had numerous loose moments at the rear (both kinds!) and I wasn’t going fast. I wouldn’t use them again if they were given to me for free.
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Putting a Pirelli Mt21 Rallycross on the front. Ended up going with a Metzeler Karoo 3 on the rear. Really wanted a Mitas E09 but couldn't find a non Dakar one anywhere. That is why I ended up going with the Metzler. The other choice was a Michelin Anakee Wild but it was £20 more.
You might find a 1290 warms them up quicker and they’re fine, the rear was sketchy for me on a 790 when it was cold out.
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One day I'll do some of those gorgeous roads on the Busa. Settled for a run down to the Ponderosa at Horseshoe Pass on Wednesday before the weather went crap, saw another gen 3 and a beautifully cared for gen 2.
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Seems like tyre supplies are like supermarket shelves, bare. I had the tyre supplier ring me this morning saying the Karoo 3 is unavailable from Metzler, also the Michelin. Ended up ordering a Pirelli MT90 rear instead.
I ended up getting my Motoz tyres from eBay but that’s a good 6 months ago now. I don’t think you’ll miss the karoos.
This is a great video for adventure tyre information https://youtu.be/gjtgLz1LjnE
This is a great video for adventure tyre information https://youtu.be/gjtgLz1LjnE
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Its bad out there atm. I was speaking to my dealer today and they can't get tyres either and the paniers for the 2021 Adv are on back order for 10 months!
the bikes original apart from an added rear hugger and braided lines.Ooooooh, I do love a Thunderace. Parts bin special at its absolute finest
A gearbox from a YZF 750 slots right in too, if you want a 6th gear
Rare to see one with a standard can too!
Love the Thunderace. Classic
I have a hankering to buy a 1990 GSXR 1100L - I owned a Gixxer 750L many years ago and never got around to trading up to its bigger brother.
If you find a nice one, be prepared for scene tax...
Exup1000/Ace were always better bikes in my view, they just don't carry the same general nostalgia for some reason.
Got a few action shots from these guys - www.BikerPics.co.uk
You just ride past their photographer who posts all the pics on their website that evening, then order those you want.
You just ride past their photographer who posts all the pics on their website that evening, then order those you want.
They've got an app that shows you where they'll be and as well, I've not managed to get out when they've been vaguely local so far yet though.Got a few action shots from these guys - www.BikerPics.co.uk
You just ride past their photographer who posts all the pics on their website that evening, then order those you want.
Cheers, I had to go for the Ti pipe, the yellow logo looks so much better that the blue one, how sad lol! I managed to get it from Italy via eBay for £365 all in which I thought was a steal.That's chuffing awesome m8