Aerostich Studs

[Canadian FJR]

I just installed 200 Aerostich studs (4706) in a couple of dunlop 606 tires but I need a few more. Aerostich will only sell 100 at a time and I only need 25. Would anyone be interested in splitting on a box? They run about $1.00/stud.

This really is a great way to play in the winter but I need a few more studs.

Canadian FJR

 

[SacramentoMike]

The first time I saw those studs in the catalog, I suspected they were one of Rider Warehouse's joke ads, like the suit stretching spray.

I can't help you with the studs--don't think they'd be that good on a set of Pilot Roads--but your bike sure as hell looks like a fun way to pass some winter days. You ought to get some video of how it goes and post it up.

 

[SeattleTy]

If the studs don't work, you can use chains too. My friend has a chain setup that works well, good luck

 

[Canadian FJR]

The studs work well, I just want a few more but thanks for the note. Chains suck on the dry pavement. I like the flexibility of the studs.

Canadian FJR

 

[Bungie]

Now that looks fun. It's been years since I ran about a 1000 .25" hex head sheet metal screws into a worn set of knobbies on my motocrosser. Unbelievable traction (for a while.. until they started ripping out) in glare ice. Not so much in snow.

I'm looking at a set of 606's for my CRFL when the current OEM's are getting toasty. The OEM's aren't a bad split, but they suck moist ass cheese in sand and mud. I got to ride the sales guys Varadero with 606's and was shocked how well they did on the pavement.

 

[RossKean]

Are the carbide-tipped studs really worth the $$$? Had a quick look on the net and the $1.00/stud is the average price for the carbide ones but non-carbide are many times cheaper. I guess it depends on how much pavement riding you have to do vs ice and snow. I expect the pavement would eat the all-metal studs pretty quickly.

 

[Moosehead]

My wife says I'm her "Aerostich Stud" so I don't want any competition, but thanks for the offer.

 

[Canadian FJR]

Bungie - The 606s are a fantastic tire. They work very well in the woods, dirt roads and as you mentioned surprisingly well on the pavement. I've been known to be able to keep up to a couple of FJR riders on the old KLR with a set of the 606s on. I just bought my son a set for his 350 and I'm sure he will be just as happy as me with them.

Ross - Time will tell on how they will hold up but I have been speaking with Paul Mondor (Iceman) a number of times and they have worked very well for him on his cross Canada trips and Lab Highway rides in the winter. I have no plans to put that kind of miles on these. The great thing about them is that I can simply unscrew them in the spring and do this all over again next winter.

Moosehead - What else can be said.............you are a stud.

Now, back to my first request - is anyone interested in splitting on a box of studs?

Canadian FJR

 

[Zal]

Scott - I am envious of your winter hobby! This thread may just inspire me to expand my horizons and adopt a winter activity similar to yours. I am really not into snowmobiles but your unconventional winter hobby scratches me where it itches.