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News tyres Tunbridge Wells area

Discussion in 'Mechanical' started by JimG, Aug 20, 2011.

  1. JimG

    JimG British Superbike +

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    The Bandit is due to celebrate it's first birthday in a couple of weeks, and for it's birthday it has asked for some new boots.

    Due to time contraints it will be far easier to have them fitted onto the bike. I'm in the Tunbridge Wells area. So:

    • Any any recommendations for tyres for a K9 650 Bandit? All rounders needed.
    • Any recommended suppliers to supply and fit locally?
    • Any recommended suppliers to fit only?
    • Any recommended suppliers for supply only?
    Jim
     
    JimG, Aug 20, 2011
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  2. GuzziRob

    GuzziRob Race Rep +

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    Watling Tyres .....Fit to loose wheels.
     
    GuzziRob, Aug 20, 2011
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  3. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    sorry mate i always use a place in bexhill so unless you want to ride 45 mins there it won't help

    but would mean your tyres are semi scrubbed in by the time you get home
     
    BlackHornet, Aug 21, 2011
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  4. SteveeP

    SteveeP Sport Tourer +

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    Would definitely check with Watling Tyres. Some branches (e.g. St Leonards) will remove the wheels for you....some won't.
     
    SteveeP, Aug 21, 2011
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  5. Hanna

    Hanna Street Fighter +

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    Terry Everest motorcycles in Uckfield has been recommended to me.
     
    Hanna, Aug 21, 2011
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  6. Skortchio

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    :cautious:Cack! I need new ones too now. I'm most likely going with pilot road 2's Jim, they're meant to be mustard and if Tom got 5k miles out a set at 20psi they should last me 10!

    Plus they're cheap now there's 3's out. :p
     
    Skortchio, Aug 21, 2011
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  7. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    they are good and those ones didn't lose pressure so i never had to check them :thumbsup:
    would get another set :thumbsup:
     
    BlackHornet, Aug 21, 2011
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  8. Skortchio

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    How do you know if you never checked them...
     
    Skortchio, Aug 21, 2011
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  9. BlackHornet

    BlackHornet Look before you turn Staff Member Moderator +

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    they were so good i didn't need to, after many years riding i have learnt to check while going along, if you fail to get around the corner then maybe it needs air :hah:
     
    BlackHornet, Aug 21, 2011
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  10. hoppielimp

    hoppielimp Fair Weather Rider +

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    lol...i've sent Terry's an email as to what they charge for fitting/balancing loose wheels, as I am going to change my Fronts to Metzelers M5 Interacts (they are about £105 delivered). Current M3 Fronts have lasted 5000 Miles. Rear M3's seem to have a few K's left in them still.

    I have front and centre stands on the way, so I will remove my tyres and take them over...although I have asked what they charge if I rode in for a change.
     
    hoppielimp, Aug 21, 2011
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  11. Stars and Stripes

    Stars and Stripes Secret prototype + Site Supporter

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    Pilot 2s fitted at Fast Lanes in Tonbridge (did me a good deal) fitted, I phone round first to get an idea of price and they matched it, they are right by tonbridge station, closed mondays. Paul :thumbsup:
     
    Stars and Stripes, Aug 22, 2011
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  12. Panel Man

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    Fast Lane are likely to be under pressure for a bit because Justin (owner) just went to hospital for a quadrupal byepass - so Stuart and Jamie (who inhabit the workshop) were, um, highly stressed on Saturday. They'll still do their best to take care of you, though.
     
    Panel Man, Aug 22, 2011
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  13. GuzziRob

    GuzziRob Race Rep +

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    Visited Watling in TWells today to sort a new tyre for the TBird, they now offer a ride in/out service by appointment.( They don't do Harleys or Buells)
     
    GuzziRob, Sep 16, 2011
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