Is it me or what- lack of confidence in Metzlers

[RKTNMYPKT]

As been said, Metz is OK when new but not so good after about 2,000km. Stock suspension on my '09 Standard was OK but always a bit wallowy through corners. At 50,000km I swapped them for new Roadster shocks, which have been a vast improvement. Use an Avon, or better still, a Bridgestone, on the rear and get some better shocks and you'll notice a big improvement.

Has it been determined yet if putting the taller Bridgestone on will keep the ABS from working?

 

[tdragger]

The Metzlers are a safety hazard, imho. Too many Captains have gone down due to their poor performance.

 

[CanberraR3]

Has it been determined yet if putting the taller Bridgestone on will keep the ABS from working?

Yes, it's fine. Just don't go too much smaller on the front at the same time. I believe 1olbul has said it's ok to go down to a 140 on the front with the B/S on the back without effecting the ABS.

 

[TOMCAT]

The Metzlers are a safety hazard, imho. Too many Captains have gone down due to their poor performance.

Come on seriously ... thousands of Owners the world over have done millions of safe miles on the ME880's .. to deem them as a "safety hazard" is a bit rich Dragger.

 

[ozrider]

The Metzlers are a safety hazard, imho. Too many Captains have gone down due to their poor performance.

maybe ambition and ability might have got mixed up

 

[HansO]

they don't like to be pushed and let go with out warning that is why the only one I had was the one that came with bike probably be alright if you don't push it to limits in the twisty stuff

 

[tdragger]

maybe ambition and ability might have got mixed up

It was more of the rear locking up and sliding out resulting in a high side off. G-man (RIP) and TFraiser are two that come to mind.

 

[tdragger]

Come on seriously ... thousands of Owners the world over have done millions of safe miles on the ME880's .. to deem them as a "safety hazard" is a bit rich Dragger.

After two lockups and slides I will stick with my opinion.

 

[TOMCAT]

Got 125.000 klms on my RIII .. only ever run ME880's .. only ever had them feel 'unsettled' when they were way past their use by date , always been me trying to squeeze those extra kilometres out of them. Could of course be my superb riding skills at play here ..hahahaha

 

[Wannbe]

If you are "locking up and sliding" your rear tire on an 800 lb motorcycle, maybe you should try the front brake. Also some riding or stopping drills/lessons would be a good idea. Less panic braking....