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I've read most of the posts on here using the search about takeoffs. I understand the whole heat cycle concept and all that. Here's why I want to know about them-
Today I looked at my rear tire (Metz M1) after doing a couple hundred miles last week. It is starting to get pretty thin, and if I'm not into or at the wear bars by the end of this month, I'll be suprised. A friend of mine is needing new tires also for his old school chopper, being as how that bike sat for 9 years when he bought it a few weeks ago. We were discussing going in 50/50 on a tire balancer. He said he can borrow an iron to mount my tires for me and then we could balance them ourselves. I always take my rims off anyhow so that's not a problem. All of a sudden, takeoffs popped into my head. I'd never seriously considered them before, b/c paying $44/set to get them mounted wouldn't make it worthwhile, considering they aren't supposed to last long.
If I can get them on my bike for only the cost of them, I'm wondering if they would be worth it. How long do they last compared to street tires? I have all but decided up until now to go with the Metzeler Z6, because I can't afford to spend $250 on tires every 3000 miles. I figure the takeoffs should have enough grip for me, there are 1/8-1/4in strips on the sides of my M1's, and I've never hammered on it enough to spin the tire.
Of course it depends on the condition of the tire, but for the people who ride takeoffs, how long do they last you on the street? My riding is probably 85% straight line, twisty roads are around, but you have to ride at least an hour or 2 to get there.
I'm not wanting to look like a trackstar or anything and I have no delusions of needing racetrack grip, but only need a tire that gives decent stick and good mileage for the price. Guess when you factor in the average prices, a good question that could take the place of this whole post, is- Which lasts longer, 2 sets of takeoffs, or 1 set of Z6's?
Today I looked at my rear tire (Metz M1) after doing a couple hundred miles last week. It is starting to get pretty thin, and if I'm not into or at the wear bars by the end of this month, I'll be suprised. A friend of mine is needing new tires also for his old school chopper, being as how that bike sat for 9 years when he bought it a few weeks ago. We were discussing going in 50/50 on a tire balancer. He said he can borrow an iron to mount my tires for me and then we could balance them ourselves. I always take my rims off anyhow so that's not a problem. All of a sudden, takeoffs popped into my head. I'd never seriously considered them before, b/c paying $44/set to get them mounted wouldn't make it worthwhile, considering they aren't supposed to last long.
If I can get them on my bike for only the cost of them, I'm wondering if they would be worth it. How long do they last compared to street tires? I have all but decided up until now to go with the Metzeler Z6, because I can't afford to spend $250 on tires every 3000 miles. I figure the takeoffs should have enough grip for me, there are 1/8-1/4in strips on the sides of my M1's, and I've never hammered on it enough to spin the tire.
Of course it depends on the condition of the tire, but for the people who ride takeoffs, how long do they last you on the street? My riding is probably 85% straight line, twisty roads are around, but you have to ride at least an hour or 2 to get there.
I'm not wanting to look like a trackstar or anything and I have no delusions of needing racetrack grip, but only need a tire that gives decent stick and good mileage for the price. Guess when you factor in the average prices, a good question that could take the place of this whole post, is- Which lasts longer, 2 sets of takeoffs, or 1 set of Z6's?