I'm doing a 3000+ mile European tour. I've got a new set of Super Corsa to go on, I've done 1100 miles on existing set of S/Cwhich 600 was running in, I don't reckon they will last the mileage I'll be doing with the heat and extra weight of the tail pack, so any recommendations ?
Metzeler M7RR's, good mileage , decent dry weather grip & excellent wet weather. Maintain their shape well for the duration too.
Got an even bigger issue now, tried taking off the rear wheel.....fcuk me tight ain't the word, I broke the back wheel socket, somehow stripped the 1/2" center socket.. 1st time wheel have been off aswell, ah well tomorrow is another day !
You will need an impact driver. Been the subject of a number of recent posts. Mains or battery but a minimum of 500 ish Nm torque. DeWalt do a brushless 18v beast that delivers over 900Nm but costs an arm, a leg and 3 toes from the other foot. Failing that, get the tyre fitter to do it. Andy
Bike is on a abba stand, stripped down checking all the fixings lost a few before, so will put it back together in the morning an seek help
Its the Dewalt DCF899, sadly Cornwall a little far for me to come and whip ya wheel off, but if you can borrow one ?? Good luck
I have one of these due to recommendation on this ere forum. https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/cla...GS-060219300&gclid=CPncv7uU9NQCFe0Q0wodw8oJhA It pisses the nut on/off
The Clarke is good boots, but sometimes does not have enough muscle ?? This lad couldn't get it off with that, but I reckon the Clarke is fine providing the nut is torqued correctly. Just may need something a little stronger for that initial break off. https://www.ducatiforum.co.uk/threads/rear-wheel-removal.3019/page-4
I'm yet to see an impact driver that works as well as my big boy 1 (1.5?) meter breaker bar. In fact I've actually never seen an impact gun that could even get the tightest nuts off? You also need to buy a proper old school chrome..moly... socket as the shiney aluminium ones sold online are made of cheese. I never do my rear nut up to the recommeded torque now after having some major fights trying to get the thing off after it getting hot on track.
Back to the tyre's, I have just retuned (yesterday) from a Spain trip thrashing through the mountains on Bridgestone S21's. We did around 1700 miles and I would say that the tyres would do the same again. The front is quite confidence inspiring and has a lovely neutral balance to it, the rear has a very even wear right across the tyre. The roads in the Spanish mountians are very different to ours as thier tarmac looks to have quite a lot of quartz or something similar in it and is very abrasive on tyres. You can see the tarmic glistening in the sun. I would have no hesitation on fitting Bridgestones again.
A lot of people have mentioned to me that the s21's are the rubber to have in that sector at the moment
Ended up going to 3 different bike dealers all failed, my tyre man borrowed a 3/4 bar and a 55mm socket from a haulage company, broke the 3/4 knuckle.... Ended up riding to GT's at Plymouth, dealt with a fella Steve who took the bike, got get a cuppa in the café and I ll see you in 5,... it was less than that...an never even charged me to "Topman"
