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| Author: | kenenem [ 19 Oct 2009 19:41 ] |
| Post subject: | NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
Hi, I'm about to change the tyres on my 08 xb12s cg but....I'm a little spoilt for choice as to which tyres are the best,or should i stick to pirelli diablo's any feed back or help would be most appreciated. I'm not a 30mph potterer,a motorway straight liner....more Like I stole it kinda rider!! Many thanks......Rave on you revellers!! Kenny 
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| Author: | Nutah [ 20 Oct 2009 21:58 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
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| Author: | Mitch [ 20 Oct 2009 21:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
Michelin Pilot Road 2 after 3000 miles still good and no flat spot like the Diablo's get after a couple of thou |
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| Author: | THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 20 Oct 2009 22:05 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
Mitch wrote: Michelin Pilot Road 2 after 3000 miles still good and no flat spots like the Diablo's get after a couple of thou Yep. Road Pilot 2s for me. 5k now, perfect profile and 2k plus left on them. The best tyre I have ever had. They are also VERY temp stable, no grip probs, as near good in the wet as dry and my rear tyre is right on the edge. I can not fault them in any way on the Uly. They must be the 2s not the old version though and they cost a bit more than most tyres. My Diablos were near shot at 3k. |
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| Author: | Mitch [ 20 Oct 2009 22:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
3000 miles i meant lol |
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| Author: | DaveD [ 20 Oct 2009 22:24 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
I had Michelin PIlot Road 2 on my XB12s, grip was fine for me and they felt good, nice progressive turn in with little effort. But oddly when I had first had them the bike was a little unstable in a straight line around 75-80 mph. This wore off after about 500 miles. I have Pirellis on my XB12ss and cannot fault the handling and grip but they are wearing faster than the Michelins. |
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| Author: | asda160 [ 20 Oct 2009 22:36 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
...ssshhh a tyre thread.....  I LIKE AVON STORMS.....5K MILES ON A REAR AND GRIP TO A WET THING LIKE A LEECHY THING |
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| Author: | THE FLYING DUCHMAN [ 20 Oct 2009 22:38 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
This a point in case. You will get near twice the miles from the 2s and I found the 2s as good if not better than the Diabs for normal road work. But here is something many do not take into account with a Buell. The wheels, unless you DIY or get a good dealer to do it, need to be re-fitted right. You could end up needing bearings, belt, etc if a numpty tyre firm does not do it right. I know as it happend to me on the way to a trip to Germany. |
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| Author: | asda160 [ 20 Oct 2009 22:43 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: NEW TYRES,SPOILT FOR CHOICE!! |
THE FLYING DUCHMAN wrote: This a point in case. You will get near twice the miles from the 2s and I found the 2s as good if not better than the Diabs for normal road work. But here is something many do not take into account with a Buell. The wheels, unless you DIY or get a good dealer to do it, need to be re-fitted right. You could end up needing bearings, belt, etc if a numpty tyre firm does not do it right. I know as it happend to me on the way to a trip to Germany.  ..the bloke who's just put my new Avons on was bout to wang a big swing of torque on as i glanced round and stopped him dead with a yell...not much torque.com i told him then produced a print of the w/shop emanuel..ahhh he says....education is the way
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