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[TheBoy]

I get about 12k from my SP9000s normally.

What did you get from the Avons? 

err, 4k 

I wouldn't have minded if they gave good grip, but they didn't - they were rubbish in all rspects...

[TheBoy]

There speaketh somebody who hasn't done enough miles to know how long a bike tyre lasts

Be fair J.
At best Tunnie has only held a full bike license for 4 years, and out of those 4 years he's probably only got a few months of "total time" experience.

If Tunnie wants to put £5K in my hand (cash only), I'll let him use my Z for a couple of weeks.
If both him & the bike come back in one piece, it's odds on that he & motorcycles will have a long & enjoyable partnership 

I know he hasn't had a bike long enough to wear a tyre, and he's not hard on them anyway. He passed his test less than a year ago (Spring rings a bell)

[Rob James]

I get about 12k from my SP9000s normally.

Maybe I'm not doing too badly then. I don't normally see the traction light come on, but I do tend to excelerate faster than those around me. Also my tyres were quite soft -  Vredestein QUATRAC 3 which were great in the snow as they are 4 season mud/snow rated ones, and help out on muddy camp sites. I've gone for some more 4 season tyres again this time - but by Hankook.   

[tunnie]

There speaketh somebody who hasn't done enough miles to know how long a bike tyre lasts

Be fair J.
At best Tunnie has only held a full bike license for 4 years, and out of those 4 years he's probably only got a few months of "total time" experience.

If Tunnie wants to put £5K in my hand (cash only), I'll let him use my Z for a couple of weeks.
If both him & the bike come back in one piece, it's odds on that he & motorcycles will have a long & enjoyable partnership 

I know he hasn't had a bike long enough to wear a tyre, and he's not hard on them anyway. He passed his test less than a year ago (Spring rings a bell)

Yup, only passed March 2009, had a Yamaha MT-03 (660cc single)

Was learning on ER-5's passed my test on the MT, felt sooo much more nimble than the ER. It was comfy for me, and not that much power, so bought one after my test.

Great town bike, but quickly out-grew it, and got the GS. Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes. Tried a XJR600, felt way too small, could hardly see anything. I like the upright riding position on the GS, excellent visibility, back straight, got enough go for me, big panniers 

[KillerWatt]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

[tunnie]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

Not saying yours was 

The GS does keep up well with most for such a big bike, need to do some practice long runs before i go up to the Isle of Man.

[KillerWatt]

Going for the mad sunday, or just to watch?

[tunnie]

Going for the mad sunday, or just to watch?

Combination really, partly for the ride up there, take run through the Peak District, Mad Sunday (i won't be blasting it) and setup camp someware and watch.

Father tunnie works in the Isle Man, if he's working that week, might get free hotel room 

[TheBoy]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

Not saying yours was 

The GS does keep up well with most for such a big bike, need to do some practice long runs before i go up to the Isle of Man.

PMSL .

A newish engine with 20% more capacity doesn't even get close to a 20+ year old RESTRICTED Kwaka

[tunnie]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

Not saying yours was 

The GS does keep up well with most for such a big bike, need to do some practice long runs before i go up to the Isle of Man.

PMSL .

A newish engine with 20% more capacity doesn't even get close to a 20+ year old RESTRICTED Kwaka

Heavy cruiser, low revving, you were not getting away, and i knew you were trying cause of the crap coming out of the exhaust 

[TheBoy]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

Not saying yours was 

The GS does keep up well with most for such a big bike, need to do some practice long runs before i go up to the Isle of Man.

PMSL .

A newish engine with 20% more capacity doesn't even get close to a 20+ year old RESTRICTED Kwaka

Heavy cruiser, low revving, you were not getting away, and i knew you were trying cause of the crap coming out of the exhaust 

You'll know if I'm trying, as it will be up on the redline.  Sadly, can't do that in 1st, due to a broken gearbox  .  I seem to remember spending a lot of time waiting for you .  Without trying

Actually, the only 2 times on that last ride where I tried was once on that road between Croughton and Tingewick (briefly), and then on the run in to Chesham (I really was trying then).  Sat ages waiting for you   (not that I mind waiting - I hate those so-called mates who bugger off in the distance, not waiting for slower bikes/less experienced riders )

[TheBoy]

Not a fan of arse in the air rocket bikes.

Mine's not arse in the air, and I've not found a standard resin rocket that can keep up over the quarter 

Not saying yours was 

The GS does keep up well with most for such a big bike, need to do some practice long runs before i go up to the Isle of Man.

PMSL .

A newish engine with 20% more capacity doesn't even get close to a 20+ year old RESTRICTED Kwaka

Heavy cruiser, low revving, you were not getting away, and i knew you were trying cause of the crap coming out of the exhaust 

i'd probably left the chock on. Again