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I'd had the 9 about 3 weeks when I asked this question before in February. I ended up putting Pilot Roads on both the ZX9R and the VFR. We're both very happy with them, and they suit the type of riding we do. They've worn very well, but they don't have the 6000kms we'll be asking of them for the PI trip.

So its tyre shopping time. I'd like to go back to Bridgestones, so that would mean BT020s. A few people said they put BT014s on the front.

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Now that we're all 7 months wiser, does anyone have any experiences with these tyres? Particularly interested in how they handle the wet. Not 100% convinced the Pilot Roads are good in the wet, though Jen has no trouble (she's done heaps more wet kms than me).

BT014SE front and BT020 rear is a great combo, I will have a new set on soon. The front did over 12000k (didnt record exactly when) the rear 8500km's, fine in the wet unless you have no fear in which case you will end up fearful

They'll make the trip ok Dave8. It's the best Bridgie compo for endurance.
Cheers Brett

Anybody tested micks shenkos yet?There cheap as chips but not sure if they will do a return trip and look to have a better sort of tread patern for wet weather /touring than the pilot powers I have been useing.

I am thinking about a power on the front and a shenko on the rear.

didn't Sean try the Shinko on the 7? (didn't have it long enough to test it out though!! ) told ya I wouldn't let you live it down!!

Anyway, that R:020 and F:014 is sweet. (I've never done anything but dunlops and bridgies... and Bridgies have been the go for me)

I am quite interested in the Michilins though, just cuz I've never tried them. And the amount of tyres one tends to go thru, I think I may as well give them a go once. Can't hurt.

BTW- I hate all you bastards having to worry about a trip to the Island!
BASTARDS!! (have fun you pricks)

Having just brought a bike with pilot roads on it I did heaps of searchin on the net.
From what i can find out there one of the best tyres in wet and cold but not much is said on out right grip. I guess will find that out this weekend

Stu