Re: TYRES
I've just removed a set of Pilot Powers. Started off great, but the front gradually lost grip to the point where I couldn't trust it anymore. It still had maybe 1000km left, but after 10 months & 11,000km, I should really have dumped it at 8000, which still would have been a good effort I guess.
The rear never even hinted at letting go.
The set of Pirelli Diablo Stradas that I now have are quite simply briliant. Only done a thousand so far, and probably wont equal the Michelins for distance, but the grip is astounding.
Ask again in another 6 months.
Ah yes. I took my missus for a lap around the block some months ago, and she spent most of the time perched between the 2 seats. She hated it.
(That's one problem solved!)