Michelin Road 5

[GSXKING]

Here's a shot of my Pilot 5's I scored as a bargain for $400 for the pair. The grip is increasing with a bit more wear and two up they have been very confidence inspiring.

[VladTepes]

Bargain !

[Kiwifruit]

New rubber and 90⁰ valve stems. Looking forward to getting out on them. Tyres are made in Spain 

[Horse]

Had a set on for 12,000 Ks now ,best wearing tyre i have had on so far, great dual compound rubber only comment i would make on the down side is they seem a little squirrily  in the wet . Might try a set of angels next as most say they are superior but the 5s are a great tyre as far as I'm concerned, happy trails, did you end up fitting them yourself ?

[KiwiCol]

That was me Horse & yes I will be doing it. Brought the gear, (tire changer stand, 3 more tire levers, Michelin ones,  and a static balancer & weights.)  Thought stuff it, if I don't use it much I can always sell it or give it to the grandkids.  Haven't got round to doing it yet, long weekend here & been prepping the boat for it's first run out after winter layup.

I've got those same valves to install as well Col, got 4 of them for some reason??  dunno why or how.

[Horse]

All you kiwis look the same  my mistake, im with you the gear will pay for itself in a couple of changes ,no one else will damage your rims and a little job satisfaction to boot

[Notty]

Battalax T32 just fitted as cant get so many makes of rear tyres due to Uk transport problems and Brexit
No pilot 5 rears available only pilot 4 - no Metzler 01se front or rear- no Dunlop Roadsmart 111 rears and I rang 5  suppliers 

[Kiwifruit]

Damn near went back to Pilot Road 4's as shop had a pair for $400. What stopped me was I wanted 55 rear profile. So finished up with 5's for $600 fitted plus valve stems another $34 for the pair. Just disappointed that the guys in the workshop are not a little more caring. Not hard to clean the old wheel weight tape off and not scratch the shit out of the valve stems. A piece of rag in the jaws of the pliers would have sufficed. Maybe I'm  too fussy or my expectations are too high.
Supply is not great here either Notty, l was lucky to get a pair. Interesting was that the front was made in Sept 21 and the rear was in Oct 20.

[Eric GSX1400K3]

Battalax T32 just fitted as cant get so many makes of rear tyres due to Uk transport problems and Brexit
No pilot 5 rears available only pilot 4 - no Metzler 01se front or rear- no Dunlop Roadsmart 111 rears and I rang 5  suppliers 

They're very similar to the T31s I've got on now Notty,  no complaints so far.  Good choice

[Tally]

I've got Angel ST's on mine , a thousand miles on them now and I'm very happy with them 

[Hooli]

I've just put Avon Storm 3D XMs on my Sprint, no supply issues as I got them cheap about a year ago off someone who'd tried them for a few hundred mile & didn't like them. Judging by the wear on them that's because his rear shock is knackered or setup wrong...

[Roo]

Damn near went back to Pilot Road 4's as shop had a pair for $400. What stopped me was I wanted 55 rear profile. So finished up with 5's for $600 fitted plus valve stems another $34 for the pair. Just disappointed that the guys in the workshop are not a little more caring. Not hard to clean the old wheel weight tape off and not scratch the shit out of the valve stems. A piece of rag in the jaws of the pliers would have sufficed. Maybe I'm  too fussy or my expectations are too high.
Supply is not great here either Notty, l was lucky to get a pair. Interesting was that the front was made in Sept 21 and the rear was in Oct 20.

yeah Kiwi, I went with the 4's for that price (Jew boy here ).... lol   seem to be wearing great ,certainly better than sports tyres all my life...

[Kiwifruit]

They are a nice tyre Roo, had 3 sets before the 4's.

[Roo]

was sucking on a cigar in Pahiatua yesterday (first ride in months)  a guy rocked up on a Duc panagali thingy.....
I noticed he was wearing Road 5's !!!   great choice for more mileage huh ?   Usually those guys like the lastest sticky stuff.

[KiwiCol]

Yeah, sure you are mate.  Been a long time since I've seen a tire look like that, guess they're still around.