Went down to my local Ridenow Powersports shop in need of a new rear tire for my 06 KAT 600. Got a flat due to a nail at work. I got a Bridgestone Trail Wing 152. This is my first bike and rice in all weather conditions. Do you all have any thoughts on this tire? And any suggestions on a front tire to match the rear. Thanks in advance.
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Interesting...do you actually ride on pavement?90% of motorcycle forum members do not have a service manual for their bike.
Originally posted by BadfaerieI love how the most ignorant people I have met are the ones that fling the word "ignorant" around like it's an insult, or poo. Maybe they think it means pooOriginally posted by soulless kaosbut personaly I dont see a point in a 1000 you can get the same power from a properly tuned 600 with less weight and better handeling.
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I'm getting the continental road attacks for my next set.
The Metzeler z6 rear doesn't look like it'd be good in the rain?I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
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Take that DS crap back and make em sell you a proper tire for your bike. If you like Bridgestones, try the BT 021's. Or get a good sport-touring tire like the Pirelli Diablo Strada, Metzeler Z6, Continental Road Attack, Michelin Pilot Road 2 or Dunlop Roadsmarts.
mjangus89 - the front Z6 will sweep the water away and the rear will track in the cleared path. From what people have said, it is actually a pretty good tire in the rain. If you look at the Stradas and BT 021's, they have a similar design on the rear. And they are all good in the rain. Going straight in the rain isn't the problem, it's taking curves, so you look at the grooves on the shoulder of the tires and you will get an idea of how they will track in the wet.2006 GSXR 600 Gone to Gixxer heaven
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Z6 is a great tire in the rain, and the new Interact is supposed to be better.
The TW doesn't come in an appropriately sized front IIRC. If the shop seriously suggested you mount the TW up then head back over there and insist that they replace it. All the dual sportish tires will have a short lifespan on asphalt.
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ya that does make sense. i think i'll still get a set of the conti road attacks. i like how the tread design looksI can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
He was so full of knowlege it's astounding
Reading the news, my heart was pounding.
My prayers go out to his family & friends.
He is the best there was and ever been.
RIP Marc "Cyberpoet" Glasgow
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