I think (hope!) that you have discounted the Maxxis yourself, as surely the cheap option is never the option to go with on tyres.

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2001 X1 "The Tart's Handbag"
2001 FZS1000 "The Fridge"

i have not discounted them...from what i have heard / read they seem to get decent reviews and are significantly cheaper...my favourite at the moment are the Avons...
i shall read more...
thx lars

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currently XB12X, Honda XR400R, Honda CB1000R, Honda SH125A

if youre goin for the venoms on my say-so about free replacement then check it out first, might just be my shop who does it out of goodwill rather than an avon policy