With the stock tires (I have a very similar bike...a '22 XSR900), you can lean the bike as far as you dare, but I daresay that sport touring tires with dual-compound you can just about do the same thing. I personally prefer sport touring or something a tad sportier for both street riding and track days, simply because warm up times in modern street tires is essentially zero. Much more importantly, I have an ABBA lift stand, a Rabaconda tire changer, and a generic wheel balancer. With these, I can change tires quite quickly, with very little down time compared to, say, taking a bike to a motorcycle shop.
The stock S22's that come with the bike are oem spec, aftermarket S22's last a good bit longer. My stock set got 3.5k miles before I replaced them with another set of S22's and I'm at 10k miles now and they still have some life left in them. I plan on trying the S23's next go round.
I use S22's on a 09 R1. Amazing tyre. I drive it to work then head to Brands for the evening sessions and drive it home. Works in all conditions. Rears have 3 compounds and the front has 2 on all S22. People are getting between 4k-8k+ from them. Me personally get about 3 or 4 trackdays in a year and do maybe 3k a year then swap a new pair on when the year starts. If you don't ride hard than get something less grippy. An MT09 is putting out around the same as a gen 1 R1 so should have S22 on it from factory.
well,what a surprise,a sporty road bike came with sporty road/trackday capable tyres. Who would have thought. It sounds like you do indeed need sport/touring spec tyres,either that or find some alternative twisty roads and ride the bike how it was designed to be ridden.
Why?? I didn't want the tracer which still handles the same anyway. It doesn't need touring tyres but likewise would be better if it came with tyres that were more suited for road use.
I had the bridgestone bt-023 on my ninja 650. They worked really well, in any weather. I've never had any issues with them. On my ninja 300, I have the pirelli diablo rosso iii and they work so much better when riding in the warm weather, going round corners. Just because they're semi-slicks.
I got 4800 miles out of my s23s on my z900. You should get a cruiser with a wide back tire to keep you in straight line. 😅 The problem is not the tire, nor the bike but you. I bought this tires to hit twisties only.. and god I love those under any weather condition. I already bought my 2nd set.
@BenTV73 get sport/touring tires... road 6s , 5s, angel gts. I get 5k miles out of my front and rear tires but I ride aggressively. The s23s are triple compound but you won't get durability and grip at the same time. Also, if you do fast accelerations it will reduce substantially the tire lifespan... my tires only last me 3-3.5 months and not even that if I do track days.
Hi thanks for your comment. I do say in the video I'll probably be replacing them with the Michelin pilot road 6s but I'm under no illusion that I'll get 10000miles out of them either. Coming from an MT-07 where I did get 10000miles out of the pilot road 5s that were fitted to that bike obviously the 09 has more power so an equivalent tyre still won't give as much mileage but I still think 2500miles is ridiculous to need to change tyres I've barely run it in.
Seems a bit wild to me that this is being highlighted as an issue. I have the original S21 on my 690 SMCR Supermoto which need replacing soon at 3800 miles...I was never under the impression I'd be getting 10k miles out of a sports tyre like this. Gets a sports/supermoto derived bike created for hooning and not touring and is shocked when you need to replaced tyres sooner...wow...
Not a sports bike it's supposed to be an allrounder. If you think fitting super soft tyres that only last 2500miles at the factory is perfectly acceptable crack on, personally I think you've got a screw loose.
I moved from a Michelin pilot road 5 to a continental contimotion simply because they’re cheaper for my commuting . Not sure how they’ll cope with MT09 power ; I’m on a CB500F with half the power 😂
@@nickclarkuk Thanks for your comment. I've actually got the car booked in finally so hopefully I'll be back in it this week so I won't need to commute on the bike. The continentals are decent tyres.
@@BenTV73 my car stays in the garage as I work in Brighton were the cost of parking is eye watering. Unless there’s snow and ice in the road, I ride all year round. It’s “character building” at times but right now it’s bliss.
My mt07 was stolen a few months ago so been debating if i should get a new mt07 or a 24 mt09 but hearing mix reviews about the mt09 being less enjoyable than mt07 what you think?
Hi thanks for your comment I'm sorry to hear your woes. I can't really give advice on what you should get as I don't know you personally but what I can say is that the 09 is basically an MT-07 with an extra cylinder, far superior suspension/chassis & an electronics suite. Personally I don't like the 4th gen model, which is why I got the 3rd gen (that & saving £1300 off list), what I would suggest is booking a test ride that'll show you if you like it or not. I can't see how the 09 can be less enjoyable? Whilst the MT-07 is a fantastic bike in my opinion it doesn't hold a candle to the 09 the 09 is more stable more comfortable and well just more having said all that it is also more expensive to run and doesn't look or sound as good as the 07. I wish you luck with your new purchase whatever you decide both are amazing bikes but the 09 is more premium.
Hi thanks for your comment. Where does the money come from for these things? I don't think it was that bad you can quite clearly hear me & the bike. Cheers.
Im not even kidding, I've just bought this exact bike! I've been looking for inspiration on upgrades and came across the video and thought holy shit that's my bike 😂 have you still got those bobbins for the back wheel?? And does the front visor help with the feeling that my head is gonna fall off when I get past 70mph? 😅
@@user-ix4ic7lq9f Hi congratulations on the new purchase I hope you're pleased with it. The screen only really works the faster you go so yes it does work after 70mph. I'm afraid I sold all the mods I had for it they went within hours of listing them on eBay. Thanks for your comment good luck with the bike.
@BenTV73 ah no worries Ben! Thanks for getting back to me! I absolutely love the bike mate, first one since passed my A license and I've put 250 miles on it since last Saturday! Just about to install my tail tidy then I'll get on finding a visor for it!
If you got the spare coin. Grab a hyperpro RSC steering dampner. I recommend that particular brand as its reasonably affordable at $800 aud. For me it transformed the handling coming out of a corner or at least my confidence on exit. A black ceramic paint on exhaust cleans it up nicely aswell
Hi thanks for tip. At the moment I'm still running it in & got quite a way to go so I can't even ride it to it's full potential yet once I've got the first service out of the way & it's run in I'll be able to look at improvements. Many thanks for your comment.
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@@stevedavey82 No worries, if I can make a suggestion when looking for paddock stands? Try & get one with both types of brackets. The hook type & the flat rubber coated L shaped ones.
Thanks so much for sharing this with us all. The frame spars are something I’d forgotten that are needed. You have made a nice job of them. Hopefully we will get some nice weather in 2024 and you will get good use out of them . Thanks again, ride free. 😉🌅🏞🌄👍🏻
Hi thanks for your comment. I'll be honest I haven't really thought about selling them although if enough people are interested it could be done. I'm a bit busy at work at the moment & this has reminded me to release the next video on this. I've yet to finish the mould & produce a finished item. Keep an eye out for the next video which should keep everyone updated. Cheers.
Well you have done a great job. Im in the states, and there's not any company selling seat cowls for my year MT07, except ermax. I remain interested in your project. Will keep a lookout for more vids.
Yes it is cheap but I wouldn't say it's junk the gun works perfectly fine just takes a while to charge the battery. Why do you need a jet washer to shoot 3 metres??
@@StraightShooter71 not necessarily the range is usually produced by the nozzle but I can't see why you'd need 3m of range anyway. As I said this unit is perfect for washing a car or a bike & as it comes with the foamer there isn't anything else to buy apart from the foaming solution. 👍
Nice to see an MT07 thats clearly used. I bought mine in April for all weather riding. I absolutely love this bike and dont mind the lack of gadgets (quick shifter/slipper clutch). Its raw and you have to ride it yourself. Youre spot on about the mess getting on the back of the engine. As mine is a commuter i have heated grips (game changer), but do want hand guards.
Greetings mate, if it turns out as nice as it looks sign me up, i would be interested to purchase. Cause the only available one in the market is the Ermax's and it's ugly.
Just came across your video and noticed that you're using metal for some of the sliders. Never ever use metal as metal will be harder than the ground it is hittig and it can cause the slider to grip the ground and flip the bike causing even more damage. You always want your sliders to be abrassive resistant, shock absorbent and softer than the thing they are going to impact with otherwise it completly defeats the purpose.
@@BenTV73 I see, i didn't see enough skateboard wheels in the video for 6 sliders so i assumed the scrap iron was used for sliders for some of it. Must have misunderstood something.
@@alexanderchristensen7644 Unfortunately my phone went funny so I had to do this video in two parts, it is worth watching both of them. The metal isn't scrap iron it's aluminium. Thanks for your comment.
Many thanks Ben for uploading this, it’s been very helpful in my decision. The Akra road legal version with the added cat is retailing at £1,600 to £1700 here in the UK which is serious money 😢. Thanks again and ride safe 👍🏻
Hi thanks for your comment. That's way too much money (about 1 6th of the total price of the bike). I should imagine some people will still buy it. I would go with the termignoni or stretch a bit & get the yoshimura.
Hi if you remove the left side tank panel you'll see the regulator/rectifier. Just behind that you'll see the wiring loom there'll be a blank connector with a blank (funnily enough) plugged into it, that's the auxiliary output.
Hi Ben, you forgot to mention why you hate the exhaust. I have the 2022 XSR700 in historic white and I’m looking for a new exhaust system for mine, and the Akro was on my list. Why don’t you like it ?
Hi I was going to do a separate video about it but I don't think it's that well made for one. I've had to buy yet another baffle (at £60) because the last one broke up & I've also picked up a dent in one of the downpipes which wasn't there when I bought it. Also the bolt for the baffle is in the wrong place, I understand why they've done it it's to stop people removing the baffle but when people are paying over a thousand pounds for an exhaust it's very arrogant of Akrapovic to think they can dictate what people can & can't do with their exhaust. XSR700 eh? Lovely bike. Good luck with it & thanks for your comment.
@@BenTV73 good grief, I’m gobsmacked 😶. Never would I have though that Akrapovic at such an expensive price would be like that. Thank you for the insight, my other top option was the Leovinci exhaust from the Italian manufacturer. One needs to do more homework and insight into aftermarket exhaust’s, cause they ain’t cheap. Many thanks, Dave
@@Amos1965 Hi my recommendation would be a Termignoni. there's an ad on eBay for a titanium full system for £549 from Italy. Whilst more known for Ducati exhausts Termignoni have been going for donkeys years so won't be poor quality & half the price of acrapovic.
Hi the jet washer itself works pretty well it's just the hose & the connector are a bit rubbish, very cheaply made. Also it's just a tad too expensive. Thanks for your comment.
Hi can I just ask when you corrected to the mains water supply ie hosepipe does water come out without pressing the trigger as I just got mine and its doing this just asking before I contacted seller many thanks George
Hi I don't know I don't have a mains hose only the one that comes with the kit. If you're leaving the gun stood upright it may be prudent to put the trigger lock on.
That's for the review helped my decide on my purchase as just got one 170 with 25 off so 145 just about what you said it's worth many thanks keep up with the reviews 👍
