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For what it's worth, since Triumph themselves started to fit Metzelers to the T100 and Thruxton, they have been fitting a cross-ply (bias) ME33 (now Lasertec) to the front and an MEZ2 radial to the rear. The only issue with fitting a tubeless radial appears to be the requirement for a tube rated for use with a radial tyre - apparently not all tubes are suitable for use with radials.
Can't your dealer supply a Lasertec rear, which is Metzeler's bias-belt recommendation for the Bonnie? Then when you replace the front you can get the matching Lasertec front. Apparently they work well on the Bonnie and I shall probably fit them when my current Metzelers are shot.
P.S. I believe the business about not mixing radials and bias-ply tyres comes from not mixing them on the same axle (of a car, truck, etc...), obviously not something you could do on a bike!
[ This message was edited by: PAAS on 2006-05-30 15:16 ]
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Paul.
Herts. UK
Opal & Tangerine 05 T100 (865cc)
(Previously Ducati Monster S4 and numerous UJMs)
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