08-26-2026, 05:37 PM
Hey GC: Sorry about your incident. Several of my riding pals have had the same experience: brand new tires, less than optimal road surface, and a teensy bit too much throttle. It's amazing how little traction you have with new tires on slippery pavement.
My 2022 RS came with Metzeler tires, they must have been the Z8s. First set of replacement tires were Metzeler M7RRs. Most recent set is M9RRs. I get them changed by my friend Beecher up in Mount Vernon. I ride home to my secret HQ in the Snoqulamie Valley via Hwy 9, Jordan Road, Granite Falls, Monroe. All small roads, about 50 miles or so. The tires are pretty well scrubbed in by the time I get home. I really like the M9RRs.
Glad that you are back in the saddle. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down.
Seeya
ATB
My 2022 RS came with Metzeler tires, they must have been the Z8s. First set of replacement tires were Metzeler M7RRs. Most recent set is M9RRs. I get them changed by my friend Beecher up in Mount Vernon. I ride home to my secret HQ in the Snoqulamie Valley via Hwy 9, Jordan Road, Granite Falls, Monroe. All small roads, about 50 miles or so. The tires are pretty well scrubbed in by the time I get home. I really like the M9RRs.
Glad that you are back in the saddle. Keep the shiny side up and the greasy side down.
Seeya
ATB