Motorcycling Issues
Correct inflation must be achieved for safe riding
Under Inflated, Over inflated!
Most biker's (excepting my hubby) put their precious bike's away during the winter months and pull them out of storage at the beginning of Spring. As the bike hasn't been used this brought me to thinking about the tyres.
Do tyres become under inflated and will they be subject to rotting or cracking when they have been covered and stored away for the winter months?
Cool temperatures I would have thought would also have some effect on the tyres.
As the tyres are what hold the biker and pillion passenger up (that's me) I would have thought that it is imperative to ensure that the correct tyre pressure is achieved after the bike has been stored away. (In checking with hubby, he says this is the case!).
Apparently one of the most common causes of motorcycle breakdowns is tyre damage and these few tips may help when returning to your motorbike after the winter.
- Tyre pressures should adhere to recommended manufacturers levels
- Tyre's should be checked from cold at least once a week (mmm, I must check with hubbie that he does this once a week!)
- Inspect tyres for cuts, bulges, uneven wear or objects embedded in the pattern
- Old or damaged valv stems should be replaced
- Cracked or bent rims should replaced immediately
Researching the Metzeler Roadtec Z6 tyres
Being that this hub is about tyres I thought maybe I should do a little research.
I came across a write up done by a Biker who had tested the Metzeler Roadtec Z6 tyres and his write up gave me more of an insight into how times of changed and how sports touring tyres have progressed. After riding for for five miles on warm and sticky tarmac he found them to be grippy, he felt confident and stable and his words not mine they scrubbed in fast too!
Apparently, Metzeler don't do multi compouds on their tyres, instead they vary the tension of the carcass wires to change the characteristics of the tyre as it rolls from centre to edge. Metzeler say that this is about the whole tyre, carcass and compound- acting as one.
In the wet they are apparently fine.
Im glad to hear it!
Most Dangerous Roads in Britain for Bikers and Motorist alike
Road
| Area
| |
|---|---|---|
1
| A537
| From Buxton (Derbyshire) to Macclesfield (Cheshire)
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2
| A5012
| From Pikehall (Derbyshire) to Matlock (Derbyshire)
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3
| A682
| From M65 Nelson (Lancashire) to Long Preston (Yorkshire)
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4
| A621
| From Baslow (Derbyshire) to Totley (Sheffield)
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5
| A530
| From Whitchurch (Shropshire) to Nantwich (Cheshire)
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6
| A285
| From Chichester (W Sussex) to Petworth (W Sussex)
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7
| A588
| From Skppool (Lancashire) to Lancaster
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A6075
| From New Ollerton (Nottinghamshire) to Tuxford
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It's always handy to know where they are before setting off for the a day's riding!
Suzuki Bandit History
Year
| About
| |
|---|---|---|
1995
| The first Bandit, the GSF600N
| |
1996
| The first 1200 Bandit models are launched
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1997
| ABS Bandit joins the range
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1998
| No additions
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1999
| No additions
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2000
| No additions
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2001
| Revamp of the 1200 Bandit
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2002
| No additions
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2003
| No additions
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2004
| Suzuki adds a catalytic converter
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2005
| The K5 and SK5 models are the last of the second gen 1200 Bandits
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2006
| GSF1200SK6 non-ABS version added
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2007
| FSF1250SA K7 joins the range
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2008
| 1250GT Touring version
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2009
| Limited edition Bandit 1250SA 'Z'
| |
2010
| GSX1250FA is launched
| |
2011
| No changes
| |
2012
| No changes
| |
2013
| No changes
|
Just a little knowledge relating to the Suzuki Bandit
A solicitors answer to the question Can the police stop me?
The basic principles of what is and is not allowed.
It is suspected that the rider is committing an offence
The police can stop you for any reason
If you are stopped it is important to bear in mind that you are required by law to stop when directed to do so by a constable in uniform. If they are in a plain vehicle and you are uncertain, then continue to a well illuminated and public location such as a garage or better still to the local police station.
Genuine officers will recognise what you are doing and have no problems with this, whereas the fake impostor will probably get cold feet and pull off before you get to your chosen location.
The police have a duty of care not to put you in danger when stopping vehicles and will normally try to stop you from the rear, thereby avoiding putting themselves or members of the public and you at risk. If you decide to ride to a location which you feel is safer, then they will ride or drive at a discreet distance behind you.
And finally...
Be safe!
© 2014 Trudy Cooper
