Scott Williams
Member
Am replacing them soon, with over 16,000 KM on them (10,000 mi.). Could possibly get 17,000, but won't push it.. I know they are not for everyone, but I just wanted to commend Yamaha for using this tire OEM. It was good in the wet, and superb on pavement.....even though every type of pavement here in HN is in various states of (dis) repair. (Then there are the many potholes). The BW's have survived it all. 95% of my riding is 2-up for 6-10 day mountain trips at an average of 65 mph. I may go back to them at some point, but my next pair will be a TKC80 front and a Mitas E07 3 ply rear. Why? When you pull off the paved main roads here the loose stone and loose gravel begins. Fuel stops, restaurants, the pharmacy, our B&B destination, dirt detours, etc., etc. That is where the BW's did not inspire confidence.....feeling as though riding on marbles. Loose stuff. I have ridden pavement only for all my life- until I retired here, so this is my first experience with offroad conditions. I must say, it gets my attention.
Most of the big BMW's down here run K60's, as they last. I am doing a similar thing, but with a bit more grip. Even though they are 50/50's, they should be decent enough on dry pavement....like the 60's. I now put the bike away for the 3+ month rainy season. It can pour for three straight days and get pretty messy. At nearly 74, I need the best equipment I can buy to get there and home without incident.....even though my riding conditions are 80 % pavement, 20 % loose dry stuff. JMHO.
Cheers.
Most of the big BMW's down here run K60's, as they last. I am doing a similar thing, but with a bit more grip. Even though they are 50/50's, they should be decent enough on dry pavement....like the 60's. I now put the bike away for the 3+ month rainy season. It can pour for three straight days and get pretty messy. At nearly 74, I need the best equipment I can buy to get there and home without incident.....even though my riding conditions are 80 % pavement, 20 % loose dry stuff. JMHO.
Cheers.