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Avon Storm-ST Tyres
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#31
21-04-2009, 02:29pm
Just had my 3rd set of Avon Storms fitted.

Getting 14000 klms each time.
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03-05-2009, 10:00pm
Busdriver Wrote:Just had my 3rd set of Avon Storms fitted.

Getting 14000 klms each time.
Still got the Storms on. Had an excellent ride up and down Clyde Mountain today with the Canberra Riders and Les. Was following Tess down the mountain on her CB1000R, no traction problems at all, and chased Cark up Clyde on his CB1300, I know he was trying because he was leaving darkies on the road out of the tighter corners. Again no traction problems, I don't need the Vipers Mk2, the Storms are awesome. Mind you, the Vipers were excellent in the wet (if you can remember what riding in the wet shit that falls out of the sky is, Canberra is deeper and deeper in this drought so we've well and truly forgotten rain riding) have to wait to see what the Storms are like in the wet.

Still no idea what mileage I'll get out of them, I'll report when I finish the rear off.



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21-05-2009, 11:00pm
Well guys, I`ve installed the new Storm on the front. Got 9k out of the BT56, sent to tyre graveyard now.Lets see how these two puppies matched work together. Go the Avons!!!!
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21-05-2009, 11:35pm
(21-05-2009, 11:00pm)busacrankin Wrote: Well guys, I`ve installed the new Storm on the front. Got 9k out of the BT56, sent to tyre graveyard now.Lets see how these two puppies matched work together. Go the Avons!!!!

Pretty sure you'll enjoy the ride they give you fella.


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23-05-2009, 10:01pm
Hi Max, have enjoyed the rear so far now for the combo let see!! You & the Busdriver seem to be using them up & very happy with them.Pi_thumbsup
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24-05-2009, 02:27am
(23-05-2009, 10:01pm)busacrankin Wrote: Hi Max, have enjoyed the rear so far now for the combo let see!! You & the Busdriver seem to be using them up & very happy with them.Pi_thumbsup

I'm probably a bit more aggresive with mine than Busdriver and they suite both styles of riding. Les got 14k out of his last ones, I'll be happy to get 7k usable travel. We'll just have to wait and see,. So far so good. Pretty cold down here now and still have no traction problems.
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25-05-2009, 09:19pm
(24-05-2009, 02:27am)Madmax Wrote:
(23-05-2009, 10:01pm)busacrankin Wrote: Hi Max, have enjoyed the rear so far now for the combo let see!! You & the Busdriver seem to be using them up & very happy with them.Pi_thumbsup

I'm probably a bit more aggresive with mine than Busdriver and they suite both styles of riding. Les got 14k out of his last ones, I'll be happy to get 7k usable travel. We'll just have to wait and see,. So far so good. Pretty cold down here now and still have no traction problems.

Max did a Stayupright Advanced 2 course today with the tyres. Absolutely loved em, very confidence inspiring. Learnt a lot too,3 instructors commented on how well I`d builtup by the arvo. You ##cken beauty.
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29-05-2009, 05:05am
Sounds like you're on a winner bloke. Good on ya.



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05-07-2009, 07:59pm
(10-09-2007, 01:43pm)Busdriver Wrote: Just fitted up a set of the new Avon Storm ST (sport-touring) tyres onto the Bus.

I must say I am very impressed. Trophy The HPXs, even when new never felt as good as these Storms do.

For those running Super Corsas, or Vipers (yes you Max), they may not be as good as them. But if your looking for longer mileage, the Storms are supposed to provide it.

The bus feels nice and stable in a straight line. I'm having so much fun in corners again. I have found them to be "confidence inspiring."Pi_thumbsup

According to the research I've done on rider's sites they are supposed to be very good in the wet as well.

I'll keep you all posted on the wear, but I'm expecting 10K or more from the back alone. Running 42psi front and rear (Avon recommended).
I agree. I had the Azzaro's on my VFR and never had any complaints (also ran Diablos and Bridgies). Just got the Storm-ST fitted front & rear to my Busa and they feel good. have to keep my eye on the mileage, but if I'm worried about kilometres per dollar, I wouldn't have bought a Hayabusa!Lol3
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#40
21-08-2009, 12:40am
Oh well, I've done a rear Storm. Got 10K out of it and just on the wear indicators. $297 fitted down here at TJ's motorcycle tyres. Had a spirited run down and then back up Clyde mountain a couple of weekends ago, they were brilliant. Considering that I was getting 5K out of the Vipers and 10K out of the Storms for the same money, I'm getting two for one and a great tyre to boot.


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21-08-2009, 12:54am
(25-09-2007, 08:38pm)black13 Wrote:
Busdriver Wrote:Just fitted up a set of the new Avon Storm ST (sport-touring) tyres onto the Bus.

I must say I am very impressed. Trophy The HPXs, even when new never felt as good as these Storms do.

For those running Super Corsas, or Vipers (yes you Max), they may not be as good as them. But if your looking for longer mileage, the Storms are supposed to provide it.

The bus feels nice and stable in a straight line. I'm having so much fun in corners again. I have found them to be "confidence inspiring."Pi_thumbsup

According to the research I've done on rider's sites they are supposed to be very good in the wet as well.

I'll keep you all posted on the wear, but I'm expecting 10K or more from the back alone. Running 42psi front and rear (Avon recommended).

hey mr busdriver, are you happy with the new avons, you must have been out for a few rides by now, they are what i'm thinking about getting fitted on sat morn,although they aint cheap to buy, i'de like a bit more life out of my tyres ,I ride like captain sensible most of the time, just have the occasional bursts of insanityPi_freakyour thoughts appreciated

Black, Get in touch with carbon busa, he had some fitted last week.& could you call me sometime mate.


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24-10-2009, 10:27am
The last Storm I had put on is a 190. Doesn't turn in anywhere near as sweetly as the Storm in 180. Next time!!

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24-10-2009, 11:13am
DONE 3,500 KS ON MY STORMS AND I LOVE THEM,THAY STILL LOOK LIKE NEWBikerPi_thumbsup
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24-10-2009, 12:39pm
(24-10-2009, 11:13am)king 62 Wrote: DONE 3,500 KS ON MY STORMS AND I LOVE THEM,THAY STILL LOOK LIKE NEWBikerPi_thumbsup

They do that, if it was a Viper, you'd be three quarters of the way through them, the Storms rule.Trophy
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15-11-2009, 09:00pm
Got my 1st good ride out on the storms today verry impressed Pi_thumbsup
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