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Offline woza

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should I get new rubber
« on: July 06, 2011, 20:39:53 »
my 650dl has got trail wings on it they done about 8.500 mls . I'm of on a tour of austria switzland about 3. 500 mls home and back . should I get new rubber or will they do the job , I would say they are about 2/3 worn . opinions please  :shrug: . thank woza :ty:
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Offline cearnshaw

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2011, 20:49:28 »
yes, anakees
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« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2011, 20:50:36 »
I would definitely get new rubber..... I can't see you gettng 12K out of rear and still be legal.
Most Wee riders report around 9 to 10 K out of a Trailwing rear.... and I won't even get that. I'm expecting my rear to be shot at about 7 to 8 K.
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2011, 20:55:13 »
I would say probably yes, see the tyres threads for advice on what to go for. The rear will probably be squared off a bit and both will be slightly more prone to punctures. Get new fitted and scrubbed in during the weeks before your trip.

And post up pictures on your return... :thumb:
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2011, 20:59:41 »
Yep, get new and get them settled in before you go, if only for peace of mind   :thumb:
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Offline ilenny20

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2011, 21:15:25 »
I agree with cearnshaw - Anakee's should be considered.
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2011, 21:35:26 »
+1 for Anakee 2 tyres :thumb:
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2011, 21:53:09 »
+ 1 for Anakees!!!
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Offline jonH

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2011, 21:58:27 »
I had 11,000 ish out of my oem 'wings. That said, seems a good time to get fresh boots - I'm another happy anakee camper
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2011, 22:37:26 »
+1 for anakee 2.
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Offline neltek

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2011, 22:50:35 »
new ones
I'm aiming for Anakee II's when the time comes

just far too many miles yet to live with the Trailwings :(
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Offline revgraham

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2011, 15:43:52 »
I've done just under 11k from new on mine and the rear is down to 2mm of tread (front 3mm) - my dealer reckons I'll get another 1000-1500 miles out of the rear, but I'm heading for Spain next month and will do at least 1500 miles on the trip.

Anakee 2's seem to be the overwhelming favourites - can I get away with just changing the rear, or do I need matching tyres front & rear?
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Offline woza

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2011, 17:39:56 »
thanks for the feed back one and all , I would get a few more miles out of the wings but I think I will treat myself to some new rubber and be on the safe side , I don't like the wings anyway they don't seem to say much to me in the wet  :shrug:  OK in dry but wet it all gets a bit lost in the damp or maybe that's me . time will tell . more opinions are wellcome :ty:
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2011, 19:09:12 »
I'd done 7.5k on my rear tyre. but changed it to do my trip. Yep Anakee's 2 for me  put 2.5k on mine touring two up fully loaded. and it's showing no wear & kept it shape. I will highly recommend them.
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #14 on: July 07, 2011, 19:51:27 »
Quote from: "revgraham"
...can I get away with just changing the rear, or do I need matching tyres front & rear?
I did it and it worked fine for me. I had a Maxxis Presa Detour on the front and put an Anakee 2 on the rear, by the time the Anakee 2 rear was worn out (~15k miles later) I changed both so that I have Anakee 2 front and rear. As long as the tyre tread isn't vastly different (sportsbike tyre vs dual sport tyre for example) then I'd say you are quite safe. You will notice very quickly if there are problems anyway.
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #15 on: July 07, 2011, 20:01:27 »
Quote from: "revgraham"
I've done just under 11k from new on mine and the rear is down to 2mm of tread (front 3mm) - my dealer reckons I'll get another 1000-1500 miles out of the rear, but I'm heading for Spain next month and will do at least 1500 miles on the trip.

Anakee 2's seem to be the overwhelming favourites - can I get away with just changing the rear, or do I need matching tyres front & rear?



I changed just the rear & had no probs
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #16 on: July 07, 2011, 22:31:24 »
theory states try and keep similar stickyness on both ends

so on sports bike if changing to a known extra sticky rear to the originals - really need both to be similar otherwise one end will grip more than the other and  :limp:

don't know about trailwings vs. anakee

personally I always err on side of caution

but that's me
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Offline woza

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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #17 on: July 17, 2011, 16:19:31 »
I got new rubber dunlop road smarts , I wanted somthing just for road work so time will tell if they are anygood :fix:
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Re: should I get new rubber
« Reply #18 on: July 17, 2011, 23:03:57 »
Alternative view? Loads of friendly helpful bike shops in Bavaria / Black Forest on the Swiss border. Change your tyre there after you've really squared it off on the way down.
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