Metzler Roadtech 1
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Marvin2Shoes
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- Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 2011 MOD
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1
I will stick with the heavy duty tyres as I pack the bike with 12.5kg per pannier and 5kg in top box with a backpack of up to 20kg strapped to the pillion seat.the tyres are inflated to 34F & 39R. It rides very well and is a hoot on large roundabouts
2011 R1200RT Highly Modified
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Doctor T
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1
I never ride 2 up and with little luggage in the panniers. You running your tyres a bit low. They should be 36 front and 42 rear.
Trust me I am a retired Doctor and lecturer at Oxford University of Structural and Mechanical/Electrical engineering.
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
"Blessed are the cracked, for they shall let in the light". Groucho Marx
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Marvin2Shoes
- Posts: 117
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- Bike Model and Year: R1200RT 2011 MOD
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Re: Metzler Roadtech 1
I live in far north Queensland and it's the end of Spring. This means the bitumen in the asphalt is beginning to melt during hours of 10am to 3pm. About a half hour into riding my tyre pressures are 34-35F and 42R. If I run them any higher the tread will disappear too quickly as hot roads are nasty to tyres. I haven't had any issues with handling so far... well other than on a recent 1400km trip which I'll write about in the relevant section of this forum.
2011 R1200RT Highly Modified