Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Was this the guy that couldn't ride properly or was just being an idiot in the way he overtook? I can't help how I react to idiots - it brings the idiot out in me haha
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
The one who filtered past us at the traffic lights, shot off like his arse was on fire then peeled into the petrol station when you caught him.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Have you tried second gear?Cav wrote:I spend a lot of miles travelling to "the roads" but still end up getting between 17 and 25mpg haha.. Some of these roads are cruising at 80mph too including a 5 mile stretch of motorway.
No idea why my mileage is so bad ... I bet Kwacky is none the wiser either having seen my very relaxed riding style
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Yeah, it's great ! Usually put it into 2nd when I want the front wheel back down on the tarmac (Y)
I'm typically in 3rd - 5th when riding hard but will go as low as 1st for the hairpins
I'm typically in 3rd - 5th when riding hard but will go as low as 1st for the hairpins
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It'll 70mph in first. You don't need to go any faster than that.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
I have to use them. It's 3rd for 70mph on the Versys. I think it only goes to about 35mph in 1st.rocket wrote:Gears ?????
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Jeez I've don't a lot more miles on these M7RR than what I thought I have done 4136 miles on them and still got more to go!! These are fantastic tyres!!
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Blimey. I started this thread 4 years ago and these tyres are still doing really well in road tests. Looks like Metz got it right first time.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
And 4 years ago I switched to m7's and have never used anything else on a road bike.Kwacky wrote:Blimey. I started this thread 4 years ago and these tyres are still doing really well in road tests. Looks like Metz got it right first time.
Was also interesting to see KTM putting the M7 on the 1290 SDR, shows the tyre is still relevant and capable of contending with modern machinery as well.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Has anyone used these for trackdays?
I've used the Racetec K3 (Interact) and that was enough grip for Fast Group but I don't know about the M7.
As much as I'd like to get away from the racing tyres and slick, I don't know if the cost saving is enough to grab me haha
I've used the Racetec K3 (Interact) and that was enough grip for Fast Group but I don't know about the M7.
As much as I'd like to get away from the racing tyres and slick, I don't know if the cost saving is enough to grab me haha
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
there are a fair few trackday videos on youtube with guys using them so I imagine that they are ok , just type M7rr into the search and you'll get a list .Cav wrote:Has anyone used these for trackdays?
I've used the Racetec K3 (Interact) and that was enough grip for Fast Group but I don't know about the M7.
As much as I'd like to get away from the racing tyres and slick, I don't know if the cost saving is enough to grab me haha
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
I would say they would be fine however I would check pressures more regularly. And there never going to have the out right grip of a track tyre.
"80mph" sorry officer I possibly could not have done that I'm no Valentino Rossi.
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Re: Kwacky's ongoing M7rr Metzeler review
Read the threadCav wrote:Has anyone used these for trackdays?