Yellowjacket GS--distanzia tires

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Yellowjacket GS--distanzia tires

Post by Yellowjacket Charlie »

Installed the Avon Distanzia tires today. Very nice.
The rear tire 160/60-17 is slightly narrower than the stock 170/60-17. But it is easier to install, and looks good. Handles very nice offroad and I have no complaints. :D

I considered the pierelli Corsair, but I read review that remarked it was soft and deteriorated quickly.

We'll see how much mileage I get on these, on the way to Alaska.

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Post by bmerchant »

I love those tyres.

BTW what screen is that?
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Post by beemer-biker »

bmerchant wrote:I love those tyres.

BTW what screen is that?
Looks like the BMW touring screen. I have the same screen on the same bike.
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Post by Wayno28 »

Thanks for the info YC had just ask about you on AdventureRider
cause had forgot where I had heard about what you were doing.
Good Luck on the trip
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Post by Lost Rider »

Hey Charlie!
So how's the Avon Distanzias worked out?
I'm looking at tires for my Alaska trip this spring on my R, I would love to hear some feedback.
Tires like this would open up many (dirt) roads for me, maybe even make to The Artic Ocean...........






Thanks Wayne.:)
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Video from Charlie?

Post by hotzuk »

Hey YC,

Please excuse me if I am incorrect but weren't you the one who did the ride from Florida to Alaska? If so, I think you had a preview clip of the video of the ride. When will the actual video but put together for the ride.
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Post by SLEDGE »

You got that right!The bike that is paid for is the best. :D
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