Distanzias

[Flash]

What does everyone think of the distanzia's (except the godfather of Motard I already know what you think :) ) Neil any idea yet?
How do they go as far as grip and wear? I'm not to fussed about the wear (with in reason though) Mainly the grip and predictability.

[Muzzard]

Maybe I should answer as Neils are still in my verandah! :lol:
Ask him next week as I am down this week with his gear, tyres and tacho/engine hour meter.

[Flash]

Mmmm oh well, I know they're good but how sticky are they?
Are you down for the whole weekend? Doyou still want me to get you tickets to Winton for the historics?

[Wobbly]

I'm betting that they make a great coffee table stand ;)

I'm hoping to find out soon ... but I couldn't see muzz having many problems around the wodonga kart track. Or up and down the spurs for that matter. Or up and down Hotham for that either. :D

Btw muzz, went out for a ride on sat with antti down the spur. Rear tyre looking fairly sorry by the end of the lap. Antti's looked like he'd done a track day :shock:

I gave him another ride on the DRZ as well ... I think he's combing the classifieds for XR650R's as we speak :) Gave Cal a shot as well and he's been mumbling as well .... better stock up on those EMS disc kits :lol: ;)

[Muzzard]

I'm down on Wednesday Ash to collect the KIA. (pronounced kee-yaa! and with a loud voice)
They are sticky Ash, they are race compounded specially for motard and share same formulation as the Azaros AV50. Jump on one of the English forums and see what they have to say regarding Distanzias, 7 out of the top 10 last year rode on Distanzias there... Can't get any better for real motarding..
I have a second set on hand now that I can bring for you Wednesday, cheap at $400 the pair. Supply has previously been an issue but, managed to secure a deal that sees better volumes for stock through the importer.
Rick Wason is the man to thank for that, and he has stock on the rack all the time as he sees the advantage over other tyres he has tried and watched me use. ;)
He is fitting a pair of OEM sized ones to his WRF450 shortly for a dab at road motarding with us. :D

And you went without me :cry:
I cant wait for Antti and Cal to 'gets em ones'... Thats when we will need to have Avon on the speed dial.. And we will have to ask M.A to inspect the 'track'.... :lol:

[Flash]

I'll have a word to the Missus and see if I can get them off you this week :up:

[Muzzard]

With the current run on these babies swiftly removing stock from the rack and its re-order time, can any of you indicate whether you will be wanting Distanzias over the next 60 days?
This affords the opportunity to get the right numbers in and avoids an over order situation. They are an import remember and getting stock imported in these sizes has been hard in the past due to the relatively low volume of sale as opposed to other Avon product, seeing FCL loads with only small numbers distributed nationally.

Its coming into winter now and the thoughts should be for rain/heavily cut/grooved tyres for wet conditions.
The forte of the Distanzias are they are compounded like the Azaro Rain, but with more longevity. They offer the best wet weather grip apart from straight 'rains' that I have tried. :twisted:

[Flash]

On that note riding oto work today I adopted the "speedway" style of riding just to get some heat into it. It was fun!!
Bring on the avon's :)

[Wobbly]

You and I have a very different definition of fun ash ... arse puckering would be more what I'd be thinking :lol:

[Rhys]

[quote: With the current run on these babies swiftly removing stock from the rack and its re-order time, can any of you indicate whether you will be wanting Distanzias over the next 60 days? ]

Muzz, I'm in need of a pair ASAP, just let me know when and where....

[Muzzard]

Next week is about as soon as I can do it for you Rhys...
Have an appointment with Chris (BComp) on Thursday in town if I can lay hands on them by then I will bring them down and meet you somewhere if you like.
P.M. me and we can arrange something mate. :)

[Flash]

I still haven't got the tyres fitted. Winton wiped that out, but maybe this Saturday it'll happen.

[Wobbly]

Same here ... but i'm going to wait until i pull the bike off the road in a couple of weeks...

[Muzzard]

Yours are on the way in from the distributors Rhys, I will ring you the minute they are in, early this week all things being good and I can shoot them down to Neils for easier collection midweek... :D

[bjhjames]

I would like a set of Distanzias too, I am in Brisbane but will be in Melbourne next week, I can a find 160 rear but not a front any help appreciated
Tks
Barry

[jakestein]

I would like a set of Distanzias too, I am in Brisbane but will be in Melbourne next week, I can a find 160 rear but not a front any help appreciated
Tks
Barry

Best to PM Muzz as he will recieve it asap once online.

[Muzzard]

As far as Distanzia stock goes, my info is we have the last 2 pairs coming in shortly, 1 set is prepaid for Rhys, the other is still up for grabs but only in the 120/70 & 150/60 -17's... Are you on a bigger rim than 4.25"?

[bjhjames]

As far as Distanzia stock goes, my info is we have the last 2 pairs coming in shortly, 1 set is prepaid for Rhys, the other is still up for grabs but only in the 120/70 & 150/60 -17's... Are you on a bigger rim than 4.25"?

Yes I have the 03 KTM640SM which I belive has the 5" rim and needs the 160. But the QLD importer says he has the rears in stock. Are you able to split the set and sell me the front you have coming? I have a track day up here on the 16th and trying to get it soughted for then!

Pleae let me know and thanks for your reply

Barry 0417 738561

[Muzzard]

I am not holding my breath to see them prior to the 16th Barry...
Contact Rick Wason at Wasons M/C and discuss the problem you have mate, see if he cant offer a solution...

[bjhjames]

I am not holding my breath to see them prior to the 16th Barry...
Contact Rick Wason at Wasons M/C and discuss the problem you have mate, see if he cant offer a solution...


Will do,

many thanks for your help

If I cant get the Avon sorted in time what would be your next choice or is there another front that would work with the Distanzia rear in your opinion?

Rgds

Barry

[Flash]

Look at a full wet, if its got a dirt section

[Muzzard]

I sort of lean with Ash in that regard...
If the pair isnt available I would try for another Avon product maybe an intermediate race tyre to get profile and as close as compound combination...
Pirelli MT 60 R are also quite good from what I have seen of the performance offered but having not used them, I cant comment on longevity. :roll:

[dicky]

I get about 2,500 km from MT60's on the road.
Mixed gravel/sealed surface, mild (for a motard) abuse.

dicky.

[Flash]

I have done almost 500km's on the distanzias and I have to say there good. I tend to like to slide around a bit and on that front they are very easy to predict and consistant, they still provide an abundance of grip. I think the most impressive thing to day is the wet. I rode home in the wet tonight and they were good, real good. better than the other tyres that I have used!
So there you go try them for your next tyre and see what you think.

[Muzzard]

Come on then Ash, what am I going to say now?...
It goes along the lines of "I told .... :lol:

[Flash]

You were right! But do you think if I didn't believe you I would have bought them!
Good on ya mate I'm very happy with them.

[Muzzard]

They are friggin' grouse in the damper conditions eh?
Dont let them lull you into a sense of false security though Ash...
They are still only tyres. Predictability is the key with these tyres and you have done enough circuit racing in so many differing forms that you understand what I mean. They dont need the heat up time that many other tyres seem to require to make them operate, and even as 'cold' tyres they are still fun without being dangerous...
No doubt given the shape of your street you have already figured they slide sooooo nice even when stone cold.

[Flash]

:D

[Rhys]

Hey Muzz, Have you heard any E.T.A. on the tyres yet? Apart from a couple of days riding dirt up around Woods Point, I've been off the road for 6 weeks. I'll have to go with something else if they dont show soon. Rick was going to let me know, but I haven't heard anything....

[Muzzard]

I'm on to him today Rhys, My apologies for the delay... :roll:

[Muzzard]

He said 'He's on it' so ...

[Wobbly]

Hey muzz ... when are you next in town? I've still got my set sitting in the shed as I can probably get a bit more out of the gpr's still on the bike ... so if you're down sometime in the next month or so I and the tyres are on the way I could always give Rhy's my set and wait for the next one since I've got tyres with a bit of life left in them... :idea:

[Muzzard]

That would be cool if Rhys is stuck, I'll check with Rick as to the progress when I see him tomorrow.
As soon as I lay hands on them, I will come down ...
I'm there fairly regularly lately... :roll:

[Wobbly]

As long as I can get another set the offer is open rhys :up:

[Rhys]

Neil, that would be grouse !... Best wait and find the time frame from Rick. If it'all good then I'd be keen to grab them from you. I've probably saved a small fortune just by not riding, but I'm starting to really hang out to get back on the road.

[Muzzard]

There is still one set of tyres on the rack and these are the very last of the stock of Supermotard sized Distanzias...
New stock will not be available I am told until late September so if any of you need tyres between now and then and were contemplating Distanzias, act now!...

Ashley, Hows your hangin' on the Husky now they have worn a bit?

Danno, Did you ever fit the s'handies I gave you to try?

Rhys, Any news on the KTM front? I gave the details also to Rick and the workshop boys along with other surrounding dealers to be on the lookout...

[Flash]

Going ace!!

[Muzzard]

So with a few K's on em now Ash, seriously, would you really need to look any further for an all round performance Motard tyre?...

[Rhys]

Gday Muzz, No word on my 640, probably in a million bits by now. Rick kindly returned the dough for the Avons, so I can buy a bourbons and contemplate things for a while.

[Flash]

In a word no I don't think you could go past them!! They really surprized me in the wet, how they stick.
I would consider using the continental knobbies in the mud though.

[Wobbly]

How long did it take you to get used to the different turn in characteristic? Sounds like they're more a round profile than a V profile. Mine should be going on this weekend I reckon, since my GPR's are just about rooted :D

[Muzzard]

They dont really feel much different when turning in Neil, the rounded profiling is very rider friendly giving good feel without really altering sensation through the bars as you lean in...

[Wobbly]

Should be interesting to find out ... I'm getting some decent wheelspin in a straight line at the moment so I think i've easily got my money's worth out of the dunnies :shock:

[Muzzard]

Go on ya girl, lean back, I dare ya!.. :D

[Wobbly]

:lol:

[Flash]

Hey Muzz, what pressures do you reacon on these puppies?

[Muzzard]

Ashley,
I run usually 36PSI front and rear round town and on long hauls...
Track sometimes sees as low as 26 PSI but never under that.
Optimum for dry track, 30PSI and wet track, Down to 26PSI to give a bigger contact patch and allow the tyre to retain some warmth...

See in the Tasty Album a real man with the TKC80's on the Speed Triple and ridin' in the snow too... ;)
See they do fit bikes with 'motard' wheels/styling, and they work friggin grouse too....
Off to the Moto Park and whip some Supercrossers! :D

[Flash]

I hear that brother!
I'll try toget there tomorrow but no promises as I need more time.

[jakestein]

My current Pilot Powers are fecked front and rear :(

Are there any of these on the rack at Wason?

Would like to come over and get em fitted so we can tension the front wheel.

AND MAYBE fit up up a x.10 Vortex ignition 8)

[Muzzard]

Yes there is 1 set left in the rack,
You want me to grab em for you Jake?
And the 10X Vortex,
Have you ordered it or will I do that while I'm at the shop today?

[jakestein]

I am not sure on the ignition can you check if one is available and price too thanks.

I will get the tyres on hold for a week if allowed :?:

Can you please tell Rick that if all this goes well, and I walk away felling looked after he will have 100% of my bike spending mulla. ( oils filters blah blah)

Highside are getting on my nerves, they have a nice new shop but all the same shit.

Thanks

[Muzzard]

OK Jake,
How are they, and did you get home dry but cold?
Pressures, 36 PSI for the first 2 weeks mate then down to 30 PSI for what you are doing :twisted: ...

[jakestein]

All good :D
They rail through roundbouts where the pilots would go straight almost pushing to the left.

Seem to drop into the corner but I got used to that by Shep.
Almost scrubed in on the left. going to work on the right tomorro night in the industrial estate over Moama :twisted:

I left the frame gaurds at the shop :oops: can you get em sent over?

[Muzzard]

No problemo mate..
How does the centre of the rear tread look?
Is it sort of shredded?
If so dont panic, It will level itself quickly on the smooth Echuca roads. ;)

[Flash]

You will end up loving them Jake.
I was a little unsure of them before I bought them, but Muzz's confidence won me over and now I don't know that I will run anything else on the road.
I almost had a big one in the wet and I believe that these saved me I stopped so quick and all the while I was waiting for the front to lock. Just another fuckwit who pulled onto the wrong side of the road in front of me to get to the right turn lane 100 metres down the road, but don't worry his repair bill will be huge :D
All I had was a laundry bill :shock:

[jakestein]

The rear tyre looks normal a little balled-up in the centre wouldn't say shredded :?
the chain has left a few marks in the tyre :x nothing like the other one tho will keep an eye on it!!!

[Muzzard]

See the various threads at the moment discussing the swingarm guides as most seem to experience it except me. :shock:
Balled up is cool no problems then mate.

[Flash]

Nuh I don't have a problem either!

[Wobbly]

Now there's some bait if I ever heard it! :shock: :snigger:

[Muzzard]

Word off the tyre rack is no more for about 60 days ... :roll:
If you want a pair when they front off the importer, Let Rick know on 0357212752 so as to let him order enough for our summer needs.
I am already in for 2 sets out of the next load,
Anyone else @ $400 per pair?
Already $22 under retail price. :)

[jakestein]

Had 20 minutes of full noise tyre squeeling fun in Moama's industrial estate about midday :twisted:
Fuck me was I feeling confident taking corners at least 15-20km/h faster then normal.

When sliding it was smooth and sounds great.

O/T bought some Alpinestars road boots today friggin great around town, My dirt boots just got the arse :P

[Muzzard]

'I rest my case your Honour...' ;)

[wobbler]

How do these tyres compare to a pilot race front and power rear?

Are they good on the dirt?

I need to replace both front and rear before I ride to vic and plan on hitting a bit of dirt.

I have got around 4500km from the front 90% worn and 5500 from the rear 95%

[Muzzard]

Shame you cant get down to one of our track days Wobb,
You could see for yourself just how good the Distanzias are...
I had the rear break away on the weekend, the first time I have managed to hook it up with only the 250 power, but all the same, still predictable when sliding both on power and entering the corners.
These are the best Motard specific tyre you will find mate... :D

Dirt, They are as good as you will find as sport tyres go too...

[wobbler]

I ordered a set today.

I would like to go to one of your track days. I will be in Vic from about the 13th of March until around the 29th.

[Muzzard]

See you on the 18th of March then Wobb...
We will no doubt have a few riders there that weekend with the Aussie Champs Round being held at Cobden the following weekend.

All good mate.. 8)