Michelin Anakee 3

[Lowflyer]

Anybody tried these out ??

Went to order new boots for the old girl today, don't do Anakee 2's any more got this new Anakee 3 tyre.
Looks like a fekin slick Completely different pattern.

Supposed to be 90% road , 10% off ???
Not sure about this, been with Michelin for a while, ok the last transition to M2 wasn't dramatic, but this new one certainly is.

Any thoughts would be appreciated, oh, the bike is an AT

Just need the rear tyre, as the front's an Anakee 2

 

[Lutin]

Anybody tried these out ??

Just need the rear tyre, as the front's an Anakee 2

I'm in exactly the same position, John. I was sort of thinking of switching to the Metzeler Tourance (the original one) as there's quite a few bods use and rate them.

I could change both boots to Tourances, but what's the point of ditching a part worn front? I wouldn't have thought that it would be a problem - and Anakee 2 front and Tourance rear. But I stand to be corrected.

 

[Lowflyer]

It's a strange one indeed Tony, you would have to assume that Michelin have gone for the complete road biase option, don't know. It's a little disappointing as I rate the Anakee, even though I got stuck in a bog for a considerable amount of time with them last year,they weren't too bad off road

Oh well, I have a week to make my mind up as the rear I have on now is almost semi slick !!!

 

[spanglish]

Hi "lowflyer", I bought a set of Anakee 3's for my BMW F 650 Funduro, I was really impressed with the feel and feedback on the twisty mountain roads here in Andalucia and also used the bike on the dry riverbeds called "Rambla's" we have around here, I found them a great improvement over the Trailwing's they replaced . They feel a little strange at first as the shape gives you a feeling of extra lean over on roundabouts, more like a sports tyre would. The manufacturers claim extra grip in both on and off road situations and extra life due to the silica compound used in production, personally I liked them a lot, but others have said they are too road orientated, depends what you want them for, most ADV bike riders rarely go on mud and if you use the bike mainly for touring ON road with the odd excursion onto forestry shale roads I would certainly say they are brilliant. Have a watch of these vids, (excuse the American accents) it may help you decide for yourself...http://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/mich ... ee-3-tires I only used them for about 6 months on dry roads (dont get a lot of the wet stuff here) I swopped to a Triumph Tiger 885i which is fitted with tourance tyres and I must say I like the feel of those too!! Good luck, whatever you choose. regards, Jim

 

[Lord Vader]

Just had a look at my german tyre suppliers but no luck,seems the Anakee 2 is no more.
Try the tourance John,i had both of them on my twin and got on well with them.If i remember right the Anakee was a little better in the wet but the tourance lasted a bit longer

 

[GOG 007]

Hi "lowflyer", I bought a set of Anakee 3's for my BMW F 650 Funduro, I was really impressed with the feel and feedback on the twisty mountain roads here in Andalucia and also used the bike on the dry riverbeds called "Rambla's" we have around here, I found them a great improvement over the Trailwing's they replaced . They feel a little strange at first as the shape gives you a feeling of extra lean over on roundabouts, more like a sports tyre would. The manufacturers claim extra grip in both on and off road situations and extra life due to the silica compound used in production, personally I liked them a lot, but others have said they are too road orientated, depends what you want them for, most ADV bike riders rarely go on mud and if you use the bike mainly for touring ON road with the odd excursion onto forestry shale roads I would certainly say they are brilliant.

I have these on my 1150GS and would echo Jim's comments. In fact I brought two rear within six weeks as I ran over some debris in the road that resulted in this

 

[Lord Vader]

I ran over some debris in the road that resulted in this

What World trade centre debris
Well at least you didnt have to search for the hole

 

[stumpy]

I have a Anakee 3's on my f800, they are better than the scorpions it started with. If going of road dropping the tyre pressures slightly allow for the tread to work on the rough stuff. I have used windy roads on the sat nav which put me on some lanes with mud and grass on them, the bike did not twitch so I assume the tyres were doing their job.


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[Traveller]

Usefull posts for me. I have the Anakee 2s and the rear is getting close. Flatting off in the middle as well so really need changing. I would have liked to stay with the 2s as I have felt very confident with them in both wet or dry conditions but no one seemed to have them in stock when I asked. This post confirms they are gone.
I use the bike 90% on road and 10% easy off off road routes so it looks like the Anakee 3s will be going on soon.
ps, that bar through the tyre triggered a real flashback to an incident where a guy had a similar piece of steel through the palm of his left hand and out between his thumb and forefinger. We cut the bar off so the medics could take him to hospital with the short bit still embedded to have it removed. It looked very similar to the picture.

 

[Boris]

Salesman from my local BMW place says they are incredibility slippery when new. So slippery in fact he dropped a bike leaving the showroom.

 

[stumpy]

Mine were, but as long as it is dry they are fine, don't try them new in the wet.

 

[Lutin]

Salesman from my local BMW place says they are incredibility slippery when new. So slippery in fact he dropped a bike leaving the showroom.

Mine were, but as long as it is dry they are fine, don't try them new in the wet.

That's not exactly encouraging to hear.

And a Tourance is £20 cheaper.

 

[stumpy]

One main thing is if you have a 21 inch front wheel do not try fitting them yourself, they broke the machine at the shop due to the stiff sidewalls. A kitchen scouring pad rubbed over the tire will reduce the shine and give better grip when new.


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[hotbulb]

I had no problems when new....but it was dry!

I had a couple of sets of Anakee 2's on the Transalp, and was happy with them. Had a set of Anakee 3's nearly 4000 miles ago,and have been impressed. Feel more secure than the 2s,and definitely more confidence-inspiring in the wet. Fine on gravel/muddy tarmac, but I haven't tried them in proper off-road conditions. :ride-bumps:

Unfortunately,they're now rather squared-off, and I hate the squirming over tarbanding etc that results, so a new set is imminent. For my style of riding....99% tarmac....the Anakee 3 is very good, and I'd definitely consider buying another set.

 

[fraserdog]

What about these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/140-80-17-69H ... 43a8125cce.

 

[Lutin]

I had no problems when new....but it was dry!

I had a couple of sets of Anakee 2's on the Transalp, and was happy with them. Had a set of Anakee 3's nearly 4000 miles ago,and have been impressed. Feel more secure than the 2s,and definitely more confidence-inspiring in the wet. Fine on gravel/muddy tarmac, but I haven't tried them in proper off-road conditions. :ride-bumps:

Unfortunately,they're now rather squared-off, and I hate the squirming over tarbanding etc that results, so a new set is imminent. For my style of riding....99% tarmac....the Anakee 3 is very good, and I'd definitely consider buying another set.

4000 miles and their squaring off and needing changing? That's not too good at all. My current 120/90 rear tyre is looking past it's best at 4,500 miles but I changed the previous 130/80 after 10,000 miles. Why the difference? Who knows?

 

[hotbulb]

4000 miles and their squaring off and needing changing? That's not too good at all. My current 120/90 rear tyre is looking past it's best at 4,500 miles but I changed the previous 130/80 after 10,000 miles. Why the difference? Who knows?

I think it's me, and too much road work (M4 and A470 dual)! The Anakee 2s tended to square-off in about 3000, so the 3s are better. It may be that I just don't lean far enough into bends, perhaps because I corner too slowly I put it down to age... I'm sure I was much faster in my youth :marin-simpson:

 

[Steve T]

I ran the F800GS with a 2 on the front and a Tourance on the rear without any problems.

The Tourance still had plenty of tread left after over 6k miles of use, when I sold the bike.

As I've said elsewhere John, a local dealer may have a 2 for the Twin, and if he hasn't he say's he can get one.

Steve T

 

[Lutin]

I ran the F800GS with a 2 on the front and a Tourance on the rear without any problems.

The Tourance still had plenty of tread left after over 6k miles of use, when I sold the bike.

Steve T

I thought that would be the case, but it's always nice to have confirmation.

 

[Lowflyer]

Thanks guys,

Mr Steve T is going to hunt out one for me tonight from a dealer he knows on the east coast. Failing that I'm going to go with Tourances. Shame, like the Anakees. Guess Michelin have been given good advice by somebody ??

Oh well, their loss is my gain.
Looked at a couple of suppliers on the net who may have some Anakee 2's in stock, but guess what ? they don't post to the Highlands ??? They must think we are an unruly bunch up here. :scotland-emoticon-flag:

Cheers