[K1W1]

Thanks bud, I almost went with the Shinkos but sprung for the Avons because of the good reviews. Your bike looks great!

How did the Avon Trailriders work out after you had the front one remounted?
I have an aversion (hatred would be a better word) to Pirelli tyres in general and will be looking to change the OEM ones fairly quickly. I have had Avon Tailriders and both my last Triumph Tigers and love, absolutely love them. Fantastic grip wet and dry, great lifespan and work more than okay in dirt for a 90/10 tyre. The Trailriders make the OEM Metzelar (owned by Pirelli) tyres look, wear and feel like a couple of worn out rubber bands. They are my first choice for the Scrambler so I'm keen to hear from people who have used them.

 

[K1W1]

My lack of understanding/experience.
So for cruising on our pot-holed roads reducing tyre pressure by about 20% helps but re-inflate to recommend pressure for fast riding?
And on track reduce by about 10% or so?

On a track you are riding faster and braking harder than on the road. The tyres heat up a lot more and as they heat the internal pressure rises. You start with lower cold pressure so you end up with the correct pressure at operating temp. Moto GP bikes start with a cold pressure of 22-24psi afaik.

Do not reduce your tyre pressures for potholed roads. All you will do is get wierd handling, possible rim damage and greatly reduced tyre life.