Anyone have any feed back on these yet?
Sean:biker:
Sean:biker:
I just ordered a pair of Z8's for my '06 ST1300, should have them mounted later in the week. I'll be sure to post back on my initial impressions. This will be interesting, as both the bike and the tires are new to me.
I have a long-standing habit of getting (a lot) more miles than most out of a given tire, but most of that's based on 150k miles of experience on my trusty ol' ST1100, FrankenSteed. We'll see how that translates to the 13, given the additional power available and my propensity to enjoy a quick launch
Ya needs to change your avatar...
Ya needs to change your avatar...
I now have about 2,500 miles on a Z8 rear tire (PR2 front). Had the good fortune a few weeks back to ride a few good roads in Western NC and Eastern TN. The tire inspired confidence in the twisties and I was very happy with its performance in some spirited riding. The front tire (a PR2) is making a howling noise and I may replace it sometime soon with a Z8.
The only negative experience I had with the Z8 rear was a bit of a "wiggle" on a hot day riding over tar snakes chasing some ST's heading at a quick pace towards Robbinsville, NC. Not sure it was a reflection of the tire's performance, more of an issue with the road conditions and the need to repave that stretch of road (not just patch it up with tar).
I now have about 2,500 miles on a Z8 rear tire (PR2 front). Had the good fortune a few weeks back to ride a few good roads in Western NC and Eastern TN. The tire inspired confidence in the twisties and I was very happy with its performance in some spirited riding. The front tire (a PR2) is making a howling noise and I may replace it sometime soon with a Z8.
The only negative experience I had with the Z8 rear was a bit of a "wiggle" on a hot day riding over tar snakes chasing some ST's heading at a quick pace towards Robbinsville, NC. Not sure it was a reflection of the tire's performance, more of an issue with the road conditions and the need to repave that stretch of road (not just patch it up with tar).
I also experienced this on a hot road this weekend. I don't blame the Z8 tire but perhaps the tire snake itself. I stood on one of these in a parking lot once and it will surprise you how much side to side movement there is on one.
On the minus side, the 42 lbs limit on the rear tire doesn't give a lot of room if traveling heavy or with a passenger.