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New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« on: May 25, 2019, 01:54:44 pm »
Hi all,

Got to work on Thursday morning this week and noticed I had a new addition to the bike, something shiney sticking out of the rear tyre. As the tyre appeared to be holding pressure, I left well alone.

The ride home was a slow careful affair, so much so I thought the police driving in front of me were going to pull me as I was riding so slow, which did look suspicious.

Any way, got home and armed with long nose pliers pulled out of the rear tyre a 3 inch long, 6mm diameter drill shank.

My question now is what tyres do I go for, the more research I do, the more confusing the situation gets.

My bike is a 65 plate K1300R on 2700 miles, I do not travel any great distances and I'm on the heavy side, lets just say I always ride 2 up.

I have read how much people like the Pirelli Angel GT (II) on their S models, do I need "A" spec for an R?

I did call a local tyre place Thursday evening and they recommended Metzeler Sportec M7 RR tyres.

Many thanks for any input,

Gramps.

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #1 on: May 25, 2019, 02:01:08 pm »
The Angel GTs are great tyres and yes you will need the (A) spec front and rear. We are still waiting for reports on the new Angel GT II.

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2019, 03:13:33 pm »
Plug it and ride on! Why change tyres unless it was in the sidewall?

I'm doing the Wrinklies on the same rear tyre I plugged on last year's Wrinklies  ::)

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2019, 04:09:41 pm »
If there's more than half life left in the tyre I'd agree that a repair is worth considering, although a proper internal patch rather than a roadside plug for a hole of that size.


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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2019, 05:27:44 pm »
OK, two bits of sticky string instead of one  8)

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #5 on: May 26, 2019, 05:58:09 am »
Think I'd be looking to replace it. If it was caused by a 6mm dia object then it's a big hole to plug. Also, if the tyres have been on the bike since new then we're talking fairly old rubber. Plugging should only be used as a temporary fix especially with high powered bikes. Just my opinion.  :)

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #6 on: May 26, 2019, 07:27:33 am »
Think I'd be looking to replace it. If it was caused by a 6mm dia object then it's a big hole to plug. Also, if the tyres have been on the bike since new then we're talking fairly old rubber. Plugging should only be used as a temporary fix especially with high powered bikes. Just my opinion.  :)

I'm with you here, I refuse to compromise on tyres and brakes.

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Re: New Tyres For K1300R Dynamic.
« Reply #7 on: May 29, 2019, 08:33:21 am »
Got new tyres mounted on my wheels yesterday.

Went for the Pirelli Angel GT 2, Spec "A".

Just going out now to see if I can get them part way scrubbed in?

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« Reply #8 on: May 29, 2019, 12:51:08 pm »
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