scratched a little my poor ST.

[Alberto]

I just finished restoring some plastic parts and resprayed them, bringing my ST back to almost like-new condition — at least from the outside. Time to start again.

I got no scratches so far.

The reason? Metzeler ME 880 feels as slippery on cold asphalt as on butter. Had enough of distance to brake but even ABS didn't help a lot. Since I had installed metz, I’ve dropped the ST twice in wet, cold weather (around 7°C). Time to switch back to Michelin Pilot I suppose.

 

[the Ferret]

Wow thats some scratch. Hope you weren't "scratched" as well

 

[Sunday Rider]

Oh no. After all that work Alberto. So sorry to see this. Glad you are okay though and get to bringing the shine back to the beautiful blue machine.

 

[Alberto]

get to bringing the shine back

thank you! Just trying to figure out from where to start)

 

[ST1100Y]

Thanks for the warning on Metz tires in the cold.

... there is a reason we call them 'wooden tires'...

 

[Alberto]

wooden tires

I didn't get it from the first warning

 

[motornut]

I do not think that will rub out, If you can get it to Washington with replacement parts I can paint them for you.

 

[Alberto]

Washington

Thanks! I would be happy, but I'm in little bit other Georgia, which is in the caucasus region, next to Black sea

 

[MidLife]

The reason? Metzeler ME 880 feels as slippery on cold asphalt as on butter.

Curious. How old these 880?

Had similar experiences on the wet with them on the 1300, but that was close to 20 years ago. I thought Metzeler introduced the replacement 888 about 15 years ago?

 

[motornut]

Thanks! I would be happy, but I'm in little bit other Georgia, which is in the caucasus region, next to Black sea

Well hell, shipping cost would kinda rule it out huh? Still, the offer stands, odds are waaaaay down though.

 

[Chris09]

Sounds like the most critical parts - body parts - didn't get damaged at least you're around to work out the problems. Had a similar tire issue on a car that came to light suddenly

 

[Bikeric]

Ouch, what a shame. Glad you were OK though.

 

[Alberto]

How old these 880?

They should be around 4 years old now. If I recall correctly, they were less than 3 when I bought them. In warm conditions they performed fine, though.

 

[Larry Fine]

They should be around 4 years old now. If I recall correctly, they were less than 3 when I bought them. In warm conditions they performed fine, though.

Don't guess, read the tire's date code. Look for four consecutive digits following the "DOT".

The first two digits indicate the week of the year, and the second two indicate the year.

For example, the number "4522" means the tire was made in the forty-fifth week of 2022.

 

[Peppermint]

Well, THAT sucks!! Very sorry about the damage, but glad you're OK and still here to tell the story!
Good luck with the refurbishment!

Patty

 

[Alberto]

Don't guess, read the tire's date code.

sure, but not ready to look on the bikе for now yet. Going through acceptance stage now.

 

[Sunday Rider]

I guess they gave you false confidence when warm. Please update us on the progress as you asses what needs to be done.

 

[Alberto]

Good luck with the refurbishment!

thank you for warm words)!

does anyone know please, if there is any significant difference between ABS 1 and ABS2 front cluster mounting subframes?

 

[MidLife]

....... In warm conditions they performed fine.....

Same with mine.

 

[Willsmotorcycle]

Look for four consecutive digits following the "DOT".

Do all tires all over the world have a DOT? I know those in America do.

Going through acceptance stage now.

@Alberto bummer, just go start now, it will hurt less later. Best of finishes!