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I got nothin' here...
Yeah, I got a suggestion. Just bite the bullet for a couple of ben's and change and get some tires. Just for peace of mind and piece of ass (and leaving them both intact).
Oh, Randy??? Where for art thou, Randy?! :haha:
These reports of numerous problems with Metzler Z6's is news to me. I'm not saying its not a real problem - but I have to pose an obvious question. If it is so well know, why is Yamaha equiping their bikes with Z6's from the factory with them? Would Yamaha really expose themselves to this kind of risk (as Ford found out with Firestone) if the problems are so well known?
Just curious.
While I cannot (and won't attempt to speculate) comment about the long term durability of the Strada's I will say this:I wonder if the Pirelli Diablo Stradas have the same problem? The Metzelers and Pirellis are built in the same German factory.
I've got a free front Strada which will be installed later this year. Comments on the Stradas?
GunMD....do you think anyone on the forum has figured out that Pirelli & Metzeler are the same company ....nah...most aren't that savy.... :blink:While I cannot (and won't attempt to speculate) comment about the long term durability of the Strada's I will say this:I wonder if the Pirelli Diablo Stradas have the same problem? The Metzelers and Pirellis are built in the same German factory.
I've got a free front Strada which will be installed later this year. Comments on the Stradas?
The Stradas are the best feeling tires that I've had on my FJR yet. I've had 'Stones, Metz's, Avons, and even a Dunlop on the front. The Strada's feel better than all the rest, hands down. And as an added benefit, the 40-44 mph "slapper" action that some FJRs experience (especially when combat loaded) is nearly gone w/ the Stradas...something no other combination of tires has been able to accomplish for me (YMMV).
DISCLAIMER: I don't work for Pirelli, I don't give a rat's ass what you wear on your wheels.
GunMD....do you think anyone on the forum has figured out that Pirelli & Metzeler are the same company ....nah...most aren't that savy.... :blink:
Even so...GunMD....do you think anyone on the forum has figured out that Pirelli & Metzeler are the same company ....nah...most aren't that savy.... :blink:
It wasn't FJRandy...it was plain old, purple head, Randy. iow - meWhere's FJRandy when you need him to extoll the virtues of the Metzelers?
Randy....really.....you going to Pirelli's ( ).....just thought I"d ask...later.....It wasn't FJRandy...it was plain old, purple head, Randy. iow - meWhere's FJRandy when you need him to extoll the virtues of the Metzelers?
I've seen enough. I was fooled by the hype that it was a very limited run that experienced the problems and they fixed it since we haven't heard anything in quite some time. Now this. I may be stubborn, but, I'm also man enough to say enough is enough. The Z6s will be replaced shortly.
happy now?????
Nah - Cheng Shin. I think JC Whitney has them on sale for $14.99.Randy....really.....you going to Pirelli's ( ).....just thought I"d ask...later.....It wasn't FJRandy...it was plain old, purple head, Randy. iow - meWhere's FJRandy when you need him to extoll the virtues of the Metzelers?
I've seen enough. I was fooled by the hype that it was a very limited run that experienced the problems and they fixed it since we haven't heard anything in quite some time. Now this. I may be stubborn, but, I'm also man enough to say enough is enough. The Z6s will be replaced shortly.
happy now?????
Randy....you realize of course...that saying that is going to sent the Avon afflicted into epileptic seizures.... ....looking forward to the action....Nah - Cheng Shin. I think JC Whitney has them on sale for $14.99.Randy....really.....you going to Pirelli's ( ).....just thought I"d ask...later.....It wasn't FJRandy...it was plain old, purple head, Randy. iow - meWhere's FJRandy when you need him to extoll the virtues of the Metzelers?
I've seen enough. I was fooled by the hype that it was a very limited run that experienced the problems and they fixed it since we haven't heard anything in quite some time. Now this. I may be stubborn, but, I'm also man enough to say enough is enough. The Z6s will be replaced shortly.
happy now?????
Seriously...even though they are the same company, I might give the diablo strada's a shot. Or, maybe I'll really cave and give them Avon's a shot. I asked my Avon lady if she has them and she didn't know what I was talking about, but, I did get a smokin deal on some bath salts.
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