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[NBs996]

Originally posted by skidlids

Back to the subject of tyres, I have no intention of using H rated BT090s on any of my other bikes so why would I want them on my 600SS when I could have the choice of fitting Pirelli Diablos especially as I am going to be the person paying for them.
Now if tyres were Free then it might be different.
I can buy what make of brake pads that I want and the same applies to chain, sprockets, mastercylinders, shockabsorber, fork springs, rearsets, exhaust systems and even model of Ducati 600/620, so why shouldn't this apply to my tyres

I totally agree with that kev, but i also subscribe to the idea that a control tyre will prevent the spare wheels scenario which will be a significant advantage for those that can afford it.

I have heard of what i think is an excellent suggestion to sort out free tyre selection AND eliminate spare wheels for different conditions. It's not my idea, so maybe i shouldn't put it open for discussion here but it will certainly be brought up at the meeting on saturday.

[Iconic944ss]

yeah - triangular front tyres - I remember those !!!

[Monty]

Originally posted by Iconic944ss
yeah - triangular front tyres - I remember those !!!

Remember them-I used them! Had a KR83 on the front of my BSA Thunderbolt with a TT100 on the back. The profile was so extreme you didn't roll the bike into corners, it just dropped over until the sidewall stuck. They were quite odd to ride on as you HAD to use full lean, anything less and the front just slid out until it got to full lean and then if you were lucky it stuck-ok once you had got used to it-but not much fun in the wet.............

John

[Jon]

I'd like to put my opinion forward, but then again I'm not a contestant. So I will not bother and this will make things easier for those that have entered

[domski]

Would it not just be easier to say NO WETS (If only to keep costs down) and you can use ANY TYRE YOU WANT.

There obviously hasn't been the support shown from the tyre manufacturers, or we wouldn't be discussing this still.

My suggestion - Open on tyres, no slicks, no wets, no warmers, 2 warm up laps.

Thats got to be the easiest and simplest solution.

Perhaps next year a tyre company will get on board, and we can have this discussion again

[Edited on 10-2-2005 by domskidue]

[skidlids]

Dom I'm sure your suggestion is already being discussed as I know I have included a very similar suggestion in my emails to the Desmo Due committee.
I am also sure a couple of control tyre suppliers are also being considered and that info will be passed to us at the meeting on Saturday. Maybe we the racers will be offered a few options to vote on.

Roll on Saturday when hopefully a lot of questions will be answered.

[domski]

Yes, I'm sure you're right Kev.

I'm sure the committee have it fully under control, but what else do we have to talk about



How about giving me a 20 second head start

[NBs996]

Originally posted by domskidue

How about giving me a 20 second head start

You're 'avin a larf! Looking at your website, I think you should be made to ride with NO tyres!!

[domski]

My website is just fiction

[NBs996]

Oh dear! And i was so impressed, I was about to mail you a sponsorship cheque. Ah well, i'll have to give it to someone else...