I did about 35 miles today on my new Conti 240 rear tire.
I installed the wide wheel and Conti tire in a effort to get better traction on the street, where I was tired of constantly lighting up the stock tire in 1st through 3rd gear when jumping on the throttle. From my past experience I knew that the Metzler, Avon etc. would probably not be any better than stock, but when I saw the Continental Race Attack tire was introduced and researched it (and Oliver spoke highly of it), I decided to buy the wide wheel and tire.
The first turn I took I could feel a pretty big difference. The steering was "heavier" feeling, the bike needs more force to lean it over. It does actually straiten up faster though when transitioning so i would not say that it's slower when "flicking", but it definitely takes more effort. To me this tire feels more secure when going through a corner than the stock one, although I did have one "squirrelly" moment when all the way over scraping the right hand peg. I think it was because I hit some gravel which is plentiful right now on all the roads.
As far as traction straight ahead goes, it hooks up MUCH better. The tire would not break loose the way the stock one does from a roll in first gear. I tried 5 times - each time it hooked and launched me forward with the front wheel first skipping then settling maybe a foot off the ground. Today it was around 65 degrees when I got out.....I can only expect this tire to hook even better during the summer.
So I feel (so far) like I definitely made the right decision, it hooks up great and the handling feels very good. It also looks great.
Mark

Hey Badger, looks like the bike is really coming together. It looks great! I'm looking to pick up a windscreen and was curious about how tall you are. I'm 6'4" (193.04 cm) and could use a little protection from the wind.

Cheers!

okbrown

Bike looks great! I'm looking to pick up a windscreen and was curious about how tall you are. I'm 6'4" (193.04 cm) and could use a little protection from the wind. At speed it feels like I'm a sheet of plywood exposed to the wind. I'll post this to Badger's thread as well.

Looking forward to the other pictures this weekend.

Thanks

Metzler for grip, but wears out quick!!

I like the Avon the best....ok traction and burn outs here and there won't require often tire changes!!

MIKe D

redmax wrote:
Thanks to everyone for the comments. I do have the engine guard with extra pegs on mine, and I really do like the change in ride position they offer. I found a stock seat, used, for 75 bucks, so I am going to try it. I will at least have the option of either seat. Anyone with comments or recommendations for a rear tire. The 150 Dunlop on mine has terrible traction. I have managed to mark all of my neighbor's driveways, some not even trying I even lose traction in second gear, and I am really not trying there, and no, I am not abusing the clutch.

I've had golf clubs on my Gen1 before!!!

Also beer balls fit perfect on the gen1's also!!!

Not so sure about the snowboard thing!!

I'm sure you'll figure it out though!!!

Mike D

p.s. if you do, can we see some pics?

Turn the blue to orange and that thing'll ROCK!!!!

That'll make it faster and funner!!!


Naw!! just kid'n....


If it comes up stolen, you know where I live!!!!

Have fun on that thing and don't forget about your max!!!

Jealous Mike D

I think they'll always keep it the same, only different color...

I like it that way.....

Make it your own after....

Later,

Mike D

Welcome and enjoy it you lucky bastage!!

Just something different
People like different
If they don't sell I will ride 'em