Looks like good info on a sticky, higher mileage tire. Price $90 to $130. I only know what you read below............
----- Original Message ----- From: Cheap Cycle Parts To: [email protected] Sent: Thursday, September 10, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Larry's Pick - Continental Road Attack Tire To view this email as a web page, click here. Shop Off-road » Shop Street » Shop ATV » Shop Accessories » Shop Apparel » Shop Deals » 1-866-842-0086 Continental Road Attack Tire Finding the perfect tire for your particular riding style can be like finding the perfect girlfriend. Sometimes frustrating and usually expensive, it takes a lot of trial and error to find the perfect fit. But when you get things right, you and your bike feel, well, complete. When it came time to replace the OEM Bridgestones on our ZX-14 we had an idea of what we were looking for. It wasn't that the BT014R's were bad tires, but just that when trying to cope with the big Zed's sheer weight and power output, their grip level and lifespan left something to be desired. Enter Continental's ContiRoadAttack. Not quite a major player on the U.S. motorcycle tire scene, Continental is already a top seller in Europe, and the ContiRoadAttack in particular is gaining a reputation as a sticky but durable alternative to more mainstream hypersport-touring tire choices. As the top offering in Continental's sport-touring range, these German hoops feature a similar construction to that of Metzeler's sport tires. They also have one of the coolest tread patterns we've ever seen at CheapCycleParts.com. By using braided, not coiled, steel belts, Continental claims the ContiRoadAttack offers a wider than usual rear tire contact patch and less deformation overall. Less deformation means better grip and less heat buildup. That's all well and good, but how do they work? Once laced up to the ZX, we tackled a variety of riding, including the normal 10-mile daily commute and extended day rides to the region's twisties. We immediately noticed an improvement over the stock Bridgestones. The RoadAttack allowed much more aggressive riding than the BT's and offered superior cornering as well. We also found the Conti to have a wider wear zone than the Bridgestones, but more even wear overall. Now comes the really good news. With a bike as powerful as the Ninja, tire wear is always a concern. The photos above show both tires at an identical 2,750 miles. By this mileage, the rear Bridgestone was basically toast. The Conti on the other hand still had tons of life left. This is a great thing for a bike that inhales tires like Kobayashi does hot dogs! Since these shots were taken, we've added another 1,000 miles to the ContiRoadAttacks, including a track day at Mid-Ohio, and they've continued to perform beautifully. All in all, we've become big fans of the Conti, and will likely stick with them for the next go-round. Huh...it feels good to be in a steady relationship! The ContiRoadAttacks are available in all the usual sport-touring sizes and range from $87-$134. - Larry Larry Goldwin has been a motorcycle enthusiast for more than 20 years and currently rides a Kawasaki ZX14. He graduated at the top of his class from the Motorcycle Mechanics Institute and has worked on everything from professional roadracing motorcycles to vintage Ferraris. In his spare time Larry has been known to write technical articles for magazines, is an avid fan of anything with a motor and wheels, and has been clinically diagnosed as a horsepower junkie. Continental Conti Road Attack Sport Mileage Radial Tires starting at $87.70 MVP Pro-Tech Foot Pump With Gauge was $9.50 now $8.08 The Grunge Brush was $12.95 now $11.01 Bikemaster Dial Gauge only $11.01 Motion Pro Extra Long Steel Tire Iron only $14.41 Genuine Innovations Repair and Inflation Kits starting at $25.46 Follow CheapCycleParts.com on: Many more items available at CheapCycleParts.com » Need Parts? CheapCycleParts.com has CHEAP prices on OEM and Aftermarket parts for: Honda - Yamaha - Suzuki - Kawasaki - KTM - Sea-Doo - Can-Am - Polaris This email was sent by: Cheap Cycle Parts. 700 US 31E Clarksville, IN, 47129, USA | Monday-Friday 10am-9pm EST | 1-866-842-0086 This message was sent to: [email protected]. We respect your right to privacy - view our policy. Manage Subscriptions | Update Profile | One-Click Unsubscribe --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Nighthawk Motorcycle Lovers!" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected] For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/nighthawk_lovers?hl=en -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
