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Welcome! What size is that rear tire? It looks really small in the photo.

Avon Storm 3D-XM, great grip in all conditions, reasonable wear, reall confidence boosters on twisty roads. I get 5-7K on the rear, 8-12K front. 50 years riding, love twistys, no chicken strips on my tires. :-)

change your spark plugs!

Update on the new tires…. It’s like a new bike! With the Avon’s the bike turns in easier, feels much more stable in a turn, throttle on especially, and smoother ride. My confidence level riding the Hayabusa went WAY up today!

Yup!, plus I ride Corral Hollow rd over the pass between Tracy and Livermore every day

I’m 68, just got mine a couple of months ago, loving it! Just got both knees replaced a year ago!

Thanks. I've used the Avons on several bike, and love them. They are a great combintation of sticky and mileage, and yes, two rears to one front. I traditionally have gotten 5-7K on the rear, 8-10K on the front. If I get close to that on the Hayabusa I'll be happy. The bike likes to turn MUCH...

Thanks! Photo added.

Thanks! Took me a few minutes to figure it out, but I managed to post a photo. :-)

This is my Hayabusa. :-)

Hello to all! New Hayabusa owner, older bike to go with older rider. :-) I'm 68 years old, been riding since 1973. I've never raced bikes, but I've been involved in amatuer road racing of cars since the 70s. Me and some friends have been running endurance races the last few years. Although I...