Hi from Sussex

New member to to the forum but had my BK for almost 3 years now - Santa ordered me a new set of rubber - does anyone have experience of running Pirelli Diablo?

PS - happy new year to all

Hello and welcome and happy new year to you will from Uckfield near Crowborough and in East Sussex and with new Pirelli tyres.....


I have not used pirelli since the 80's as they wore out so fast and were expensive but i have heard lots of good things about them.... thing is with a B-king it eats tyres and just don't seem to matter any more I am a Dunlop man now but am looking at continental and pirelli being my next set.... I think most tyres in the ZR ratings are ok for the B-king so alot of it comes down to what you get used to...


anyrate welcome again... I am west side of chichester and ride your way some times on the A272 visiting Ogri's cafe ...... There is quite a few of us on the south of england... we meet up usually fairy frequently for a cuppa or ride.....

we do a twice a year weekend meet, was going to be a rally but the hotel with comfort favoured us older farts... next one is in April in Norfolk.. it is an experience and fun to ride with other kings and some wanna be's... have a look on across the pond threads

or click here http://www.suzukib-king.org/t7108-official-uk-bking-weekend-norfolk-april-2012

Last edited by Laceandwhisky on Mon 2 Jan 2012 - 11:27; edited 1 time in total

Had 190 55 super corsa on for while great tyre
I couldn't find the edge of its grip at all even on track days
Great turn in and last ok
I believe they do a 200 55 now might be worth a look
Happy new year

Hello and welcome !! 3 years down the line theres no need to tell you to enjoy your new toy, but have fun on the forum !!

A new brother in arms! Yay, welcome


I'm going to get a set Metzelers Sportec M5 (190/55 rear) for mine.



Brian said that these disappear very quickly and might need to change sooner that I think, but they're still a good tires to be fit.

This is going to be my first rubber change on the King so I can't tell much about the tires, but once I get the Metz set and spool some miles on them, I'll let everyone know in the tire opinion thread

Hi and welcome to the site

Welcome to the Mad house has it taken you 3 years to find us....

welcome to the forum

welcome to the hive Will

[quote="Joshidiah"
Brian said that these disappear very quickly and might need to change sooner that I think, but they're still a good tires to be fit.

This is going to be my first rubber change on the King so I can't tell much about the tires, but once I get the Metz set and spool some miles on them, I'll let everyone know in the tire opinion thread [/quote]

REALLY Love the M5's, dont last a long time .. but superior grip in wet and dry with the King.. struggling to get anything else for the bike as I like them too much and dont want to make a mistake..

Synk

can you get Avon speedmasters to fit the king?

Hi and welcome to the Forum

I'm a Dunlop man too and find the RoadSmart an excellent tyre

Look forward to seeing you out there - if you're in the New Forest area keep an eye open for me!

Happy New Year!!

Please god send some dryer days for us old farts to get out!!!!

synk wrote:

[quote="Joshidiah"
Brian said that these disappear very quickly and might need to change sooner that I think, but they're still a good tires to be fit.

This is going to be my first rubber change on the King so I can't tell much about the tires, but once I get the Metz set and spool some miles on them, I'll let everyone know in the tire opinion thread

REALLY Love the M5's, dont last a long time .. but superior grip in wet and dry with the King.. struggling to get anything else for the bike as I like them too much and dont want to make a mistake..

Synk[/quote]

well, such opinions make me buy it soon