02-14-2018, 04:34 PM
I just checked the new Z8s on my Street Twin.
I had them mounted and reinstalled the wheels, and then went out to see how the bike handled. The rear stepped out just a tiny bit a couple of times because the tire was new and Metzeler uses a release compound (unlike Conti which grip from the first mile).
After that, the tire broke in and 15 miles later, just about peg-dragging, lots of grip and fantastic handling.
The rear tire was made the 42nd week of 2014, the front about six months later. No worries.
The M7RR rear I just put on my 2015 ZX-10R was made in 2017, and I'd expect that, but it's a very different bike.
You have nothing to worry about, put your mind at ease and go ride. Just let 'em break in easy.
Those mileage estimates everyone is giving are probably pretty accurate for the CB1100 with the weight and power. Keep the pressures where they should be, 36F/42R. If the weather is cold or it's raining you could drop it a pound or two, but I would not go below 34F/40R.
I had them mounted and reinstalled the wheels, and then went out to see how the bike handled. The rear stepped out just a tiny bit a couple of times because the tire was new and Metzeler uses a release compound (unlike Conti which grip from the first mile).
After that, the tire broke in and 15 miles later, just about peg-dragging, lots of grip and fantastic handling.
The rear tire was made the 42nd week of 2014, the front about six months later. No worries.
The M7RR rear I just put on my 2015 ZX-10R was made in 2017, and I'd expect that, but it's a very different bike.
You have nothing to worry about, put your mind at ease and go ride. Just let 'em break in easy.
Those mileage estimates everyone is giving are probably pretty accurate for the CB1100 with the weight and power. Keep the pressures where they should be, 36F/42R. If the weather is cold or it's raining you could drop it a pound or two, but I would not go below 34F/40R.