tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post2532947101045447590..comments2024-03-28T20:30:35.448+13:00Comments on Confessions of an Ageing Motorcyclist: Metzler Roadtec 01 end of life reviewGeoff Jameshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64057887672037885212022-04-08T09:43:21.250+12:002022-04-08T09:43:21.250+12:00That's an amazing life from a tyre on a fairly...That's an amazing life from a tyre on a fairly heavy bike! Your choice will depend on whether you want a long life or better grip. As long as tyres last for about 10,000 km, grip is the most important to me. The Roadtec 01 is a great tyre but for my conditions, the Michelin Road5 is even better: https://geoffjames.blogspot.com/2021/09/michelin-road-5-end-of-life-review.html? <br /><br />Good luck with your choice!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-13063715454573222742022-04-08T03:33:10.834+12:002022-04-08T03:33:10.834+12:00Hi everybody,
I have Dunlop Roadsmart III on my Ya...Hi everybody,<br />I have Dunlop Roadsmart III on my Yamaha TDM 900 and it served me around 32000 km. <br />I was about switching to Roadtech 01 but now I'm rethinking that option.stefab91arhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13000459740527862489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-55475250632483019542021-08-23T12:17:08.282+12:002021-08-23T12:17:08.282+12:00Hi and thanks for dropping by! That is indeed a h...Hi and thanks for dropping by! That is indeed a horrendously short life. I would need to ask you about the environment you ride in..... road surface, temperatures, plus do you mainly commute and so on to be able to answer sensibly but it does sound like a more touring-oriented tyre as opposed to a sport tourer might be part of the answer, perhaps something like a Bridgestone BT 045 or Dunlop Roadsmart might help. If you want to discuss it a bit further, happy for you to email me.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-86175087276939984612021-08-22T22:39:46.485+12:002021-08-22T22:39:46.485+12:00Hi Geoff
I do very high weekly milage 900ks a week...Hi Geoff<br />I do very high weekly milage 900ks a week. I thought I would try these road tec 01 tyres as I had read good reports about them. Done 5500 kms they are just about done. Really disappointed I dont even ride a high cc sports bike any more,just a single cylinder BMW650 gs.any thoughts on what tyres I should get as this will bankrupt me if I have to purchase a rear tyre every 2 months.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594431202893632757noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-46164324656210291182019-07-30T12:54:03.617+12:002019-07-30T12:54:03.617+12:00Hi Dave and thanks for dropping by! The 01's a...Hi Dave and thanks for dropping by! The 01's are a really good tyre. I think that the Road 5's are a little quicker steering but I was put off by the string of punctures I had with them, even if it might have been sheer bad luck. I'm now trying Bridgestone T31's on my Duke 790 as they get excellent reviews. In terms of handling, they feel more like the 01's than the Road 5's.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-26926721639139382562019-07-30T01:52:57.342+12:002019-07-30T01:52:57.342+12:00I have ran 5 pairs of Road Rec 01's on Triumph...I have ran 5 pairs of Road Rec 01's on Triumphs, 3 pairs on a 2010 Sprint 1050 ST, 1 pair on a 2012 Street Triple, 1 pair on a 2016 Tiger Sport 1050.<br />The Sprint and Tiger Sport flatted off the rears at 4,500 miles, the lighter Street Triple flatted the rear off at 5,500 miles, just as photo's above. Great grip wet or dry, increase in comfort v 023's and faster steering than PR4's. Wear about the same on all makes, - they all last me for 5,000 miles max. No idea how some riders get any higher mileage from modern S/T tyres.<br />I am going to try a 2nd rear Road Tec 01 with the original front on the Tiger SportDave Johnston (DJ)noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36412723425077664432018-05-09T20:35:13.529+12:002018-05-09T20:35:13.529+12:00Thank you hyder, glad that it's of interest to...Thank you hyder, glad that it's of interest to you!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-53909428501209113392018-05-09T20:04:33.285+12:002018-05-09T20:04:33.285+12:00Thank you jamess this report helps alotThank you jamess this report helps alothydherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08895959250793641117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-80114436950704343482017-09-22T06:55:12.200+12:002017-09-22T06:55:12.200+12:00Thank you for the kind words and best wishes!Thank you for the kind words and best wishes!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-40979655912325671982017-09-22T03:56:38.347+12:002017-09-22T03:56:38.347+12:00I nice your blogs
Cho thuê xe máy giá rẻI nice your blogs<br /><br /><a href="https://chothuexemaygiare1.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">Cho thuê xe máy giá rẻ</a><br>Vân Chi 9xhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08825487278394276094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36697160741308389952017-07-22T13:21:12.961+12:002017-07-22T13:21:12.961+12:00You've done really well! The Blackbird is noto...You've done really well! The Blackbird is notoriously hard on tyres, particularly the front. The PR4's are great tyres and there isn't much to choose between them and the Roadtec 01's. I've been very happy with both of them.<br /><br />Thanks for dropping by!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-39312492427031167312017-07-22T12:39:04.993+12:002017-07-22T12:39:04.993+12:00Well my PR4 GTs at my blackbird has now 15700km ne...Well my PR4 GTs at my blackbird has now 15700km need to replace soon tough still maybe .2mm to marker tough...<br /><br />No track on these and tried to do my travelling ontwisty roads.Petri V. / Finlandnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-48329936924000003452017-06-11T17:06:51.095+12:002017-06-11T17:06:51.095+12:00Hi Warren,
Bike weight is certainly a factor but s...Hi Warren,<br />Bike weight is certainly a factor but steering geometry, suspension, road type and temperatures etc also contribute. I have a friend with a Blackbird who doesn't hang about and he gets 15,000 km from a rear PR4 - don't know how he does it. I think the front hoop going out of shape on my bike is partially due to the firm front end. I'll re-check the sag and maybe ease the compression damping in the near future.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-54598784981842161032017-06-11T16:51:32.938+12:002017-06-11T16:51:32.938+12:00Wish I could get that sort of mileage. The tyre th...Wish I could get that sort of mileage. The tyre those replaced the Roadtec Interact Z8 was almost gone by 6000km on my bike so I am guessing the 01 will last about the same as the Angel GT which was bald at 7000km. Too heavy a bike but I am stuck with what I have for now. Motorcycle Paradise https://www.blogger.com/profile/13402800735593646123noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-61449949768786461792017-06-06T15:38:46.435+12:002017-06-06T15:38:46.435+12:00Hi Jules and thanks! I could probably import the ...Hi Jules and thanks! I could probably import the tyres from the US to save a bit but it's not worth the hassle of organising them to be fitted when they arrive. I'll just suck it up! Great price you paid. I'd quite happily stick with PR4's but I'm curious (anal?) to see if I get the same results from another set of 01's.Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-36294590755416240622017-06-06T11:54:18.964+12:002017-06-06T11:54:18.964+12:00Great analytical write up as always Geoff. I feel ...Great analytical write up as always Geoff. I feel for you on the tyre prices in NZ. Recently had a rear 190 x 50 PR4 fitted for $275 - that's with me removing and re-installing the rear wheel from the bike. I'm afraid I'm a "rusted on" PR4 fan though.Tarsnakes Down Underhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04859439380216890525noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-70598324298355675102017-06-02T17:30:09.328+12:002017-06-02T17:30:09.328+12:00Hi John,
Tyres have got so good that it probably c...Hi John,<br />Tyres have got so good that it probably comes down to personal choice. However, bike weight, geometry, power delivery and so on also has an impact. Hence, the advent of stronger carcass options for tyres such as the PR4, Roadtec 01’s and a few others. Gets bewildering, doesn't it?Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-52525194520414517502017-06-02T17:14:39.448+12:002017-06-02T17:14:39.448+12:00Hated the 023's on the ST1300. In G James parl...Hated the 023's on the ST1300. In G James parlance, when I was "pressing on a bit" and the casings got hot, they started to flex and it felt like riding on a half inflated tyre. I've liked the Z6's, Z8's and T30's (which I'm currently running) though.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15955364182457343820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-50500626717932607262017-06-02T12:25:36.489+12:002017-06-02T12:25:36.489+12:00Thanks Lee! You've done well with the Qualifi...Thanks Lee! You've done well with the Qualifiers, had to change mine on the Street Triple at 6000 km. Nothing wrong with BT023 performance. They're the tyre of choice of our latest IAM Observer and he doesn't hang about on his TDM 900!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-64559831414374282582017-06-02T12:05:23.840+12:002017-06-02T12:05:23.840+12:00Hi Geoff
An interesting piece as always. I've...Hi Geoff<br />An interesting piece as always. I've just ordered a set of Bridgestone 023s to replace the OEM Dunlop Qualifier tyres on the Guzzi which are nearly done. This at just over 7100Kms. There's an interesting point here as I bought what are the previous generation Bridgestone Sports Touring tyre (Which I've used on other bikes in the past and been impressed with) for some $411. This opposed to the $600 for Michelin PR4s. Whilst the 023s aren't the latest whizz bang tyres they are far more than being 2/3 the tyre the Michelins are. I'll keep you posted on how they get on but they could be an option for you in the future.<br /><br />On a side note I attended the Ron Hallam Race school on a number of occasions in 2014 and 2015 before leaving the UK. All their bikes (CBR600RRs as well as Fireblades) were equipped with the Bridgestone Sports Touring tyre, either 023s or T30s, and this was due to the tyres cracking grip levels and longer life than the pure sports variants. This in their words, not ours. That was the seal of approval for me as seeing what they could cope with was a real confidence booster.Lee Blackburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04364609447197478074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-19713755819873995822017-05-30T18:55:15.976+12:002017-05-30T18:55:15.976+12:00Hi Jon!
My PR3’s did that too. I think the narrow ...Hi Jon!<br />My PR3’s did that too. I think the narrow spacing of the sipes made the tread move a bit. I think the Coromandel coast road is a major contributor to the wear on the front 01. I couldn't possibly comment about the rate of progress along it........<br /><br />TT100’s . Now there's a blast from the past. Had them on my old Tiger 100!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-73390615005838166382017-05-30T18:10:50.271+12:002017-05-30T18:10:50.271+12:00Interesting Geoff. The PR3 on the front of my XJR1...Interesting Geoff. The PR3 on the front of my XJR13 looks just like the photo of your Metz, with distinct "flat spots" on the sides. The rear developed the standard WA centre flat.......<br />A pair of PR4s are around $610 fitted over here...much the same as there, but, what price good rubber.<br />The last Metzlers I had were Z6's I think - good tyres, but I got a large nail through the rear so don't know how long they would have lasted. The PR3s did 12,000 kms without bother though.<br /><br />Ned,from Auckland Motorcycles in Ponsonby road, many years ago now, told me - "We only sell 2 types of tyres - TT100s, and things to keep the rims off the road" .........<br />JonLhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04101897631145411071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-47181263942171382822017-05-29T08:51:08.714+12:002017-05-29T08:51:08.714+12:00Hi Brandy,
Yep, having trust in your tyres is esse...Hi Brandy,<br />Yep, having trust in your tyres is essential for a relaxed ride, especially when "pressing on a bit" :-)Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-79828056579743804512017-05-29T02:33:44.578+12:002017-05-29T02:33:44.578+12:00I am glad you found a couple of different sets tha...I am glad you found a couple of different sets that work well with your riding style and the Suzuki.Trobairitzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03453398807198746434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4341114511830074977.post-22617696405567803952017-05-28T20:50:38.562+12:002017-05-28T20:50:38.562+12:00Absolutely! When I went from the old PR4's to...Absolutely! When I went from the old PR4's to the spanking new 01's, it felt so unstable for a few tens of km! <br /><br />I'd happily go back to PR4's but having had several sets on my bikes, the Metzlers deserve another chance!Geoff Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05041523109817248619noreply@blogger.com