well the time had finally come just got my metzels 880 ,s on today

only rode home from the tyre place f!@k what a difference straight up

still need to scuff them in will keep you posted after some twisty work

cheers to all that replied

fundi

sorry forgot to say yes a 200 metzeler will fit under a standard rear end of a fat bob

you will loose some handling though

i stuck with the 180 wide

maybe next time

fundi

Yeah....you will love the sticky nature of the Metzlers! Its critical that you keep their pressure right - if the pressure gets too low they will wear out in no time at all.

I run 40psi on the front with 42-44 on the rear for my Metzlers.

out of the shop 46 psi rear 40 front

300km on them so far and a wet ride home today lookin good

will keep the posts commin with more kms

 

fundi

 

p.s. german front and back

Yep.... a new set of Metzlers front and rear on the old FXR and loving them!....I now run out of clearance before grip (I have a high setup) and thats the way it should be!

i gotta ask and it may be a silly question but Whats the best way to run (scrub) in new tires?

lol Yeah i got that bit covered any tips?

I get sidecutters and remove every single rubber bit that sticks out from the new tyre - it takes about 30mins. Then a good easy run in the country/windy roads and I'm good to go!

slow and easy is best

hot day and a few twisties and good to go

fundi

LOL...yeah its anal of me, but I have nearly lost the back end totally on those damn little bits that stick out on a new tyre.

That slide was caused by the releasing agent on the tyre , and too much throttle too soon after fitment . I speak from experience    !!

you would think by now there would be something to wash that shit off with

You could be right there...By the time i got around to cutting off the "vent pips" (yes that's the technical term for them) I had done about 30-40km so i had probably scrubbed the tyres up at the same time.

Mind you my confidence once i had cut the little blighters off was way higher so it could all be in my head...lol