Finally bit the bullet

[Roscoe]

Suppose I had to, I was looking at a new tyre then a holiday of 8000 klm which meant another tyre when I got back in 2 weeks. Even though the holiday is off now, I thought why not and went with the Federal 595 as I liked the tread pattern. 300 klms later its starting to wear on me and I think I like it, have yet to take it through some twistys see what its like. I also through a new 140 Avon up front at same time. Running 40Psi at the moment as the darkside page said 38 to 40 and I am a little on the hefty side myself.... so see how we go long term but at the moment, I don't mind it.

 

[1K9]

Suppose I had to, I was looking at a new tyre then a holiday of 8000 klm which meant another tyre when I got back in 2 weeks. Even though the holiday is off now, I thought why not and went with the Federal 595 as I liked the tread pattern. 300 klms later its starting to wear on me and I think I like it, have yet to take it through some twistys see what its like. I also through a new 140 Avon up front at same time. Running 40Psi at the moment as the darkside page said 38 to 40 and I am a little on the hefty side myself.... so see how we go long term but at the moment, I don't mind it.

Looks great. Is it as tall as the MC tire? The Raptor is at least 1 inch shorter.

 

[Willyone]

Tread.... Looks like it would do good in snow

 

[scot in exile]

Going by the picture it looks like it will be one noisy tyre?

 

[stollydriver]

How does it handle on the bends?

 

[Roscoe]

Looks great. Is it as tall as the MC tire? The Raptor is at least 1 inch shorter.

I have noticed I tend to scrape the pegs easier and I am more flat footed on the ground I would say yes maybe an inch shorter.

 

[Roscoe]

Tread.... Looks like it would do good in snow

Well that would be nice if we ever got snow here....... Live in the tropics almost mate, but 1300klms southwest of me there might still be some snow, only can't afford it now

 

[Roscoe]

Going by the picture it looks like it will be one noisy tyre?

No haven't noticed it yet, maybe the exhaust is too loud

 

[warp9.9]

 

[Roscoe]

How does it handle on the bends?

The new narrower Avon upfront loves the turns feels very light, at first riding it on that rear felt like I was riding a Bridgestone that was almost worn out, has that want stay up straight feel to it, now I have done a few klms that feeling has gone and rather like it, def notice the difference in the better stopping power and doesn't seem to let go under power like the Exedra not that I ride it hard all the time just getting on to freeways ramps they are short here in Australia so ya have to get ya speed up quick.