Tire war room

JoJoYZF · 09-09-2008, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Cutty72

sportbiketrackgear still cheaper. $256.95 for the pair, shipped.

Derbycycles.com has them for 229 but with shipping itll be pretty close.

Dave · 09-10-2008, 12:33 AM

im on the old pilot sports. really like em. never slip not even if i catch a bump mid corner. im looking forward to powers though.

i know in cars some guys air up with nitrogen. is that done in bikes too? some decent advantages

Dnyce · 09-10-2008, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

im on the old pilot sports. really like em. never slip not even if i catch a bump mid corner. im looking forward to powers though.

i know in cars some guys air up with nitrogen. is that done in bikes too? some decent advantages

i hear of car guys doin it too, dont know any bikers doin it.

t-homo · 09-10-2008, 03:10 AM

Got to have a decent ride on the Rossos tonight. Night and day difference between them and the old shinkos. They turn in very quick, and feel very comfortable going through twisties. I'll be able to tell you some about wear after this weekend.

Cutty72 · 09-11-2008, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

im on the old pilot sports. really like em. never slip not even if i catch a bump mid corner. im looking forward to powers though.

i know in cars some guys air up with nitrogen. is that done in bikes too? some decent advantages

Depends on how often you change your tire pressure, and where you are doing it. Not many places (around here anyway) offer nitrogen.
Air is just so much more convenient.

No Worries · 09-11-2008, 11:09 AM

Air is 78 percent nitrogen. With two bikes, a car, a truck, and an RV, my air compressor gets a good workout.

CW AF 03 · 09-20-2008, 02:44 PM

I used Pilot Powers on my first track day in Oct 06. They felt good, but I wasn't pushing at all. When I started riding track a lot I moved to Power Race. They were good until I started getting faster. The carcass is somewhat soft so I didn't have as much front end feel as I like. I switched to Dunlop 209's and it was night and day! They heat up quick, stick very well, and a predictable when they start sliding. The 211 is just bonkers for a DOT race tire! Ridiculously good for something with tread! When I got my 1098 it came with Supercorsa Pro's that were ok but softer than the Michelins so the bike was very vague mid corner. Those lasted 2 trackdays... Since then, I moved to Dunlop slicks in a 125/75 front and 195/65 rear. Holy crap! They are tall enough that I've ground my toe sliders off, and it's actually hard to get them to break traction. Even on the 1098 the rear hardly ever spins and there is no front end drama no matter how hard I get on the brakes (assuming the rear tire is still on the ground...)

09-10-2008, 12:33 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	im on the old pilot sports. really like em. never slip not even if i catch a bump mid corner. im looking forward to powers though. i know in cars some guys air up with nitrogen. is that done in bikes too? some decent advantages __________________ TWF Post whore #6

09-20-2008, 02:44 PM	#7
CW AF 03 Ducatisti Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 1098, Hypermotard S Posts: 93	I used Pilot Powers on my first track day in Oct 06. They felt good, but I wasn't pushing at all. When I started riding track a lot I moved to Power Race. They were good until I started getting faster. The carcass is somewhat soft so I didn't have as much front end feel as I like. I switched to Dunlop 209's and it was night and day! They heat up quick, stick very well, and a predictable when they start sliding. The 211 is just bonkers for a DOT race tire! Ridiculously good for something with tread! When I got my 1098 it came with Supercorsa Pro's that were ok but softer than the Michelins so the bike was very vague mid corner. Those lasted 2 trackdays... Since then, I moved to Dunlop slicks in a 125/75 front and 195/65 rear. Holy crap! They are tall enough that I've ground my toe sliders off, and it's actually hard to get them to break traction. Even on the 1098 the rear hardly ever spins and there is no front end drama no matter how hard I get on the brakes (assuming the rear tire is still on the ground...) Last edited by CW AF 03; 09-20-2008 at 02:46 PM..

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09-10-2008, 03:10 AM	#4
t-homo WSB Champion Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Springfield, MO Posts: 7,146	Got to have a decent ride on the Rossos tonight. Night and day difference between them and the old shinkos. They turn in very quick, and feel very comfortable going through twisties. I'll be able to tell you some about wear after this weekend.

09-11-2008, 11:09 AM	#6
No Worries Keyboard Racer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Mile High City Moto: Old Superbikes Posts: 1,016	Air is 78 percent nitrogen. With two bikes, a car, a truck, and an RV, my air compressor gets a good workout.