Front end washout??

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Re: Front end washout??

24 Sep 2009 04:48

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Ive got a set of Bridgestone Spitfires and Im happy with them. I ordered them from ron ayers for cheap.

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24 Sep 2009 05:13

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Michelin Road Pilots 2....
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24 Sep 2009 06:36

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Are you sure you're not running over pieces of gravel? That has the same effect your talking about. I use the Bridgestone S-11 Spitfires on my KZ750.

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24 Sep 2009 12:41

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Spitfires on Mine too, 100/90 front, 130/80 rear. That is The MAX sizes on a stock swingarm and rims ( alloy).

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Re: Front end washout??

24 Sep 2009 15:47

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I to run the Spitfires with the raised white letters. I like the Avons though and will probably try those next. The raised white letter tires are getting harder to find but look better in my opinion.

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Re: Front end washout??

24 Sep 2009 17:22

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Johnj wrote:

Are you sure you're not running over pieces of gravel? That has the same effect your talking about. /quote]

I have thought about that, but I go over the same areas quite frequently and they are both pretty clean.

I appreciate everyone's comments.

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24 Sep 2009 20:16

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RWL Spitfires here. I'm happy but I don't push it either. Have never felt a lack of confidence in them even at high speed. Reasonably priced too.

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