When Avon announced the new Storm ST's I purchased a set to replace my second set of Avon Azaro's when they were done.
O.K., before some of you start saying that they are not yet certified on the ST1300 think about this: What is the weight difference between the ST1100 and ST1300? Also, Avon does list the Storm's for the ST1100's. Besides, they carry the same spec's for size, speed and weight limits as the OEM's.
Saturday I pulled the bike out to go for a ride and noticed that I had cord showing on the front tire. Out came the jack and the new tires and before the day was over my bike was wearing a new set of Storm ST's and a new set of EBC brakes. It was late but I took it out to fill the tank and put a couple of miles on the tires. I rode up 39 to the East Fork and turned around for home. I took it pretty easy averaging about 40 MPH up and down the canyon. New tires have such a nice feeling to them.
Today after breakfast I took the bike out for a little further ride and to scuff the tires in. As with the previous Avon's I run them at Avon's recommended 36 psi front and 42 psi rear. Travelling the freeway the tires were smooth, really smooth. I was paying attention to changes in the roadway to take mental notes. They showed no interest in following the rain grooves and they soaked up other surface irregularities giving me the impression that they weren't even there. Did I mention how smooth they felt.
What would a ride be without a few twisties? Marv (Gonzo) took us down Grimes Canyon from Filmore and across Santa Susana Pass Rd.. We then hit Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. to Angeles Forest to the 2. Since I now had over 100 miles on the tires and decided to push them a little more. I rolled it on through a few S's, some left's and right's. It was like I was on a rail. Did I mention how smooth they felt?
I realize that 187 miles on a set of tires doesn't amount to much of a test but it sure gives me an idea of what I can expect from them in the future. I have no doubt that Avon will add these to their fitment charts once they have time to test them.
O.K., before some of you start saying that they are not yet certified on the ST1300 think about this: What is the weight difference between the ST1100 and ST1300? Also, Avon does list the Storm's for the ST1100's. Besides, they carry the same spec's for size, speed and weight limits as the OEM's.
Saturday I pulled the bike out to go for a ride and noticed that I had cord showing on the front tire. Out came the jack and the new tires and before the day was over my bike was wearing a new set of Storm ST's and a new set of EBC brakes. It was late but I took it out to fill the tank and put a couple of miles on the tires. I rode up 39 to the East Fork and turned around for home. I took it pretty easy averaging about 40 MPH up and down the canyon. New tires have such a nice feeling to them.
Today after breakfast I took the bike out for a little further ride and to scuff the tires in. As with the previous Avon's I run them at Avon's recommended 36 psi front and 42 psi rear. Travelling the freeway the tires were smooth, really smooth. I was paying attention to changes in the roadway to take mental notes. They showed no interest in following the rain grooves and they soaked up other surface irregularities giving me the impression that they weren't even there. Did I mention how smooth they felt.
What would a ride be without a few twisties? Marv (Gonzo) took us down Grimes Canyon from Filmore and across Santa Susana Pass Rd.. We then hit Big Tujunga Canyon Rd. to Angeles Forest to the 2. Since I now had over 100 miles on the tires and decided to push them a little more. I rolled it on through a few S's, some left's and right's. It was like I was on a rail. Did I mention how smooth they felt?
I realize that 187 miles on a set of tires doesn't amount to much of a test but it sure gives me an idea of what I can expect from them in the future. I have no doubt that Avon will add these to their fitment charts once they have time to test them.
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