Hi there fron sunny South Africa

[lairhead]

I am studying Ect + rescue electives and critical care
will get back on tire issue

[steve_wicks]

Superbikes and Supersport will be racing at Killarney on 9 May so if you are stuck I'm sure I could get a team to bring tyres down for you.

my mail - info@sa-racer.co.za

[lairhead]

Hi all
have been away for a few days doing rescue hike in the mountains and becoming totaly soaked ,sleeping bag ,shoes the lot and doing endurance training and staying awake 72 hours to test thinking under severe fatigue ,how fun is that?
well my bike is waiting for me in my garage with new shoes ready to go all i need is a good reason to ride !! dont know if i need one but what the heck  
the shoes i bought are Michelin ME33 i was told they are the best and was ordered specialy for me from france at the price of a small country, well my R65 is the most expensive bike i have owned thus far. an R1150Gs is cheap in comparison!!
i think i will be starting to suport EBAY in a huge way!!
till next time
ride safe Brendan

[Bob_Roller]

On the ME33 front tire, I'm not sure how cold it gets in your area, but I suspect it's at least as cold as it gets here in Phoenix.

You need to get the ME33 up to 'temperature' before asking it to any serious cornering.

I had my R65 sit out just about all night at work, with a temperature around 32F. (0C.)  , and there is a slow speed 's' turn (25mph) as soon as I leave the parking area at work, and the front end just about 'washed out' on me, so give the tires a while to warm up before asking much of them .

[Justin B.]

I'll second that for ANY tire I've ever had.  I took an on-ramp at about 50 mph (which is usually very fun at about 70 mph) with cold Macadams and it felt just like I had a flat rear tire.  It was a butt-puckering moment and I may not have made it through at 70.  One of the few times I was ever glad there was a slow cage in front of me...

[lairhead]

Hell guys
glad i moved to the coast where it does not get that cold in the winter min temp here is only 8 deg C still pleasant to ride with Bmw heated rider gear (present from father after a winter ride in Germany )
and hopefully i do not experience my tires not adhering to the tar.
i dont think i will go and ride if there is a risk of black ice and freezing tempratures ,i ride because i enjoy it not to punnish myself ,i once rode across my lovely country in a day starting at 3am and riding solid for 19 hours on my R1150gs for an GS Challenge a whole 1550km's in the coldest weather with heated grips and that was only -4deg C and i did not enjoy it one bit,
Cape Town weather allows year long commuting on a bike with no hassels and gives prior warning to rain (do love riding in the rain)
well all i am off to bed at last  
enjoy your riding
Brendan

[Bob_Roller]

'I ride because I enjoy it, not to punish myself', a truer statement could not be made in my opinion, at least for me.

I ride all year long, whether it's sub-freezing ( OK I know I live in Phoenix and cold is relative ), or 120 F., I too don't mind riding in the rain, but the foul-ups of other drivers is what prevents me from intentionally riding in wet conditions.

[Ed Miller]

I don't think I could ride in 120....  Does it get that hot in Page, too?  That's where I was born.  I'm sure there's a comemorative plaque there somewhere.

[Bob_Roller]

No Ed, Page is at an elevation around 41-4200 ft., not quite as hot as the low deserts, but still gets to 105 F. during the hottest part of the year on some days, but it cools down at night, as compared to Phoenix.

[lairhead]

Hi There
The cape is very gloomy today but my bike just got the new tires she deserves and i chose a 90/90/18 front and 120/90/18 rear after reading a huge amount of reviews on the net ,THANX for the help all !!
The ME 33 tires are ready for the road ,after sanding the mold release off (cant risk sliding on new tires )the roads are damp and i am unfamiliar with the bikes handling still getting used to going old school on a bike ,
next update to follow soon but i am off to buy an open face helmet to suit the image(not shure it is a good idea)but it is an image thing!!
ride safe Brendan