Tyres - Important Read this

[OB_Zarniwoop]

I've seen a lot of posts on replacement tyres for the Bus with some going for Pirelli's some for TX 25's and others hankering for Pilots etc. etc. ad nauseum.

BEFORE YOU CHANGE YOUR TYRES FOR A DIFFERENT BRAND CONTACT YOUR LOCAL SUZUKI IMPORTER FOR ADVISE!!!

The following was from my local tyre Dealer in England when I went to change mine last week.

"If you run a tyre that is not certified by Suzuki, unpredictable handling results may occur and if you have an accident and the Insurance Assesor sees you running a tyre not certified by Suzuki they may not pay out on the claim, which, if your fault could leed you sailing up Diahria Creek without a paddle.

So before swapping tyre brands, speak to Suzuki.

Frats

Z

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

ZARNIWOOP: If I'd stayed on those OE SlipStones, I'd not only have had an insurance claim by now, I'd be in hospital.

Suzuki allowed the lowest bidder to shoe their new bike.

Those OEs are downright dangerous.


[This message has been edited by Dirty Pete (edited 30 August 1999).]

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

Hey Zarniwoop, good to see you posting here on .ORG

Sorry to say it but that Onelist place has become a silly chat room.

I look forward to your input and your British perspectives.

Here's to the Fatherland of Hooliganism!!!!!

 

[OB_Best Cycle Parts]

Zarniwoop, I have a friend over there in Surrey, he just picked up an R1 and works for Hein Gerieke....Cheers!

 

[OB_Zarniwoop]

Pete,

Thanks for the welcome. With regard to tyres. It is my understanding from Avon, tyres J rated are good for speeds up to and in excess of 200 mph and normal tyres without the J ratings aren't.

Now I don't know how insurance works in America or Canada but assesors in England can take a very carefull look at how your bike is shod. Basically, anything to avoid a payout.

I was going to switch to Pilots but my local tyre dealer:-

A) Talked me out of them

B) Refused to fit them because he knew what bike I owned.

Just my two cents worth.

Frats

Z
(First private English Bus owner 01,03,99)

 

[OB_badbus]

Hey Best Cycle - how do I get in touch with you? I need a new rear tire soon!

 

[OB_Dirty Pete]

Zarniwoop, I checked with my insurance agent on this issue and he said that insurance companies here don't care what you've done to your bike or car. The only way they can avoid payout by law is if you were over the legal blood alcohol limit when have your accident.

Thank god. Sounds like you've got some pretty wormy insurance companies over there.

Pete

 

[OB_Best Cycle Parts]

Badbus, Drop me a line at 702-320-9700 anytime between 10-7 pst....I still have a steady flow of tires coming in....

 

[OB_turbo1300]

Best Cycle Parts do you carry the 200 series tx25 and if you do are they in stock and what is your price on them?

 

[OB_Best Cycle Parts]

sorry Turbo, checked on availabilty on the Tx25 and rumor has it has been discontinued for a possible Pilot in the 200 size....But I do have them on backorder if and when they do come in....I will keep you posted ....