NEW......BUT OLD!

[infidel]

I'm 60, and just got back into biking after nearly 40 years. Done my usual trick of buying 4 cheap old bikes rather than one moderately priced newer one! Much more fun, I reckon. But I've just got a ZXR400 H1, all lime green, because I've always hankered after a green meanie. Am I allowed to call it a green meanie if it's really a road bike and ridden by an oldie (fortunately a fit one)? Just thought I ought to check that out first. I paid just £310 for it, and it's cosmetically much better than you could expect a twenty one year old bike to be. I'm expecting to spend a bit, though, having bought at that price, but I just love this bike! I don't know whether or not I should post this on another forum, but I could do with some advice about tyres. It needs a front, and, despite the model's pedigree, I don't expect to be throwing it round corners with abandon. I never thought I would reach 60, and now I have I might as well strive for 61! Guy at my local tyre place who has bikes recommends a Michelin (rear is a Michelin) Pilot Road, which is the touring version, I think. Would this be suitable? I would be grateful for any information,
Stewart
P.S. Very impressed with this site............

[RedexRobB]

Hi Stewart, you must officially be our oldest member now! But glad to see your still looning about at 60!

Lots of peeps here will give you advice on tyres, i personally have bridgestone BT090's, very sticky tyre but probably not the best for taking it easy as it will square off (like mine has).

[stug]

My wifes ZXR has Pilot Power 2CT's on it and she said it was a fantastic difference to the Bridgestones that were on it previously.

But they are in the region of £200 fitted to loose wheels.

[masterofinsanity]

welcome to the forum glad you like the site, thanks!!

[infidel]

Thanks for the helpful info. on tyres. Good to know I'm possibly the oldest newbie, Robb! And the site not only looks great but it works as well!

[masterofinsanity]

well if you do find any broken links don't hesitate to let me know, be surprised tho if you do.