Recently I had to get another set of rubber for the big girl so after much reading and debating I decided to try the Bridgestone Exedra Max with the Avon Cobra. Always been a bit wary of mixing brands but none the less many here will testify to their success.
Firstly, many thanks to Richard and the team at Joe's Motorcycles in Canberra for the excellent service provided, it is second to none and I mean that in all sincerity. The place is a hive of activity, all customer focussed, I highly recommend the visit. Thanks again.
I wanted to get some mileage up before commenting as most new tyres feel good at first. Now they have about 8000kms since fitting I am very pleased with how the bike handles and feels and I have not been easy on them when going through the twisties I can tell you that much. I do have my favourite spots here and there and I did punish them while down in Tasmania recently. I don't usually post up on my ride habits but these tyres inspire a lot of confidence when cornering, (foot pegs) !!! I would have never punished the Metz tyres as far as I did the Bridge's and Avon, just never felt that comfortable. Being a slightly higher profile tyre 55 as opposed to 50, the Exedra max has lifted the bike just a wee bit on the rear which has brought the speedo reading into line (more accurate). Great combination of rubber and service. Regards to the guy's Richard. Mal.
Firstly, many thanks to Richard and the team at Joe's Motorcycles in Canberra for the excellent service provided, it is second to none and I mean that in all sincerity. The place is a hive of activity, all customer focussed, I highly recommend the visit. Thanks again.
I wanted to get some mileage up before commenting as most new tyres feel good at first. Now they have about 8000kms since fitting I am very pleased with how the bike handles and feels and I have not been easy on them when going through the twisties I can tell you that much. I do have my favourite spots here and there and I did punish them while down in Tasmania recently. I don't usually post up on my ride habits but these tyres inspire a lot of confidence when cornering, (foot pegs) !!! I would have never punished the Metz tyres as far as I did the Bridge's and Avon, just never felt that comfortable. Being a slightly higher profile tyre 55 as opposed to 50, the Exedra max has lifted the bike just a wee bit on the rear which has brought the speedo reading into line (more accurate). Great combination of rubber and service. Regards to the guy's Richard. Mal.