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Early V7 Radial Tire Thread

Has anyone tried the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41? They are radial 90/10 dual sport tires.
 
I have the A41s on my 2007 CalVin. 2000 mi on them and I am very happy with them so far.
 
Just got a pair of Metzeler Roadtec 01. Will remember to post up after I get some miles and low temp rides on them. Will be a few months, though. I didn't get the 'heavy' version, but still wondering whether the sidewalls will be a bit over-stiff. Looked at the A41s, but wanted more siping. Would've preferred an even higher/more uniform silicone compound, don't really care about tire life given the stakes (I have to commute to work through the winter).
 
So, shopping 'fail', they are bias in the V7 sizes.
After a few days in cool (38' F) weather, they seem slightly more compliant, but definitely not radial-compliant.
They definitely don't chase road imperfections as much, and they tolerate a lot more force on the brakes for emergency slow downs.
The Pirrellis were were on 2017 my, with only 4k miles, and appeared to be in good shape. I should've checked the production date on them.
 
After over 3k miles on Pirelli’s Scorpion Trail IIs on my V7III Stone, I wanted to drop a +1 for them. Good wear (despite dead straight TX roads), good feel & grip (once warm, but they warm up quickly), plus a significant improvement in both comfort & handling. As a bonus, they handle wet and/or dirty roads very well with good feedback and predictable behavior. Will report back once I get them more worn to see if/how things change.
 
RedHawk47 said:
Has anyone tried the Bridgestone Battlax Adventure A41? They are radial 90/10 dual sport tires.
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Just looked and I can get the A41’s for anyone here in SoCal that would like to try them. That said, the Conti RA 3’s are still my top pick.
 
Louisv97 said:
Has anyone tried to install a taller tire in their v7?
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You can skim this thread for info. As stated direct email and in this thread, I highly recommend the Conti RA 3s. I try to stock them at my shop. For those who commute, Conti makes the rear (only) Adventure tire below in the correct size, with a super-deep tread, same radial construction as the RA 3. I can get these too... and I do online price match as close as I can for local SoCal Guzzisti.

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Hey guys. I’ve search for while and can’t seem to find a direct answer. I am wondering what the effects are going to be from switching from a 130/80/17 (rear/V7iii) tire to 130/90/17 would be. Thanks a lot.
 
Slightly quicker turn in.
Slightly slower acceleration.
Slightly higher seat height.
Slightly more contact patch when leant over.

Stock sizes work well no real reason to change. I recommend the conti’s just fitted a set much happier now with my bike.
 
harris said:
Slightly quicker turn in.
Slightly slower acceleration.
Slightly higher seat height.
Slightly more contact patch when leant over.

Stock sizes work well no real reason to change. I recommend the conti’s just fitted a set much happier now with my bike.
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it drops the rpms a tad bit as well when cruising on the highway. it's the main reason i went with a 90 in the back
 
Marc Shapiro said:
Hey guys. I’ve search for while and can’t seem to find a direct answer. I am wondering what the effects are going to be from switching from a 130/80/17 (rear/V7iii) tire to 130/90/17 would be. Thanks a lot.
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Recalibrate your ABS and that'll be about all you'll notice. Not much point really.
 
Hi All;

I just got back from a wonderful 13 day, 3800 KM ride through BC and Alberta and am in need of a new rear tire. The rear tire has almost no center groove left and is looking a little squared off. I am thinking of the Continental Conti Road Attack 3 as the replacement, but am wondering if I have to replace the front tire at the same time.

The bike has 12,400 KM on it and the front tire has a fair bit of life left, so would like to give it another season before replacing.

What is the prevailing theory on this?

Thanks
 
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