Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Tires - Page 7

choneofakind · April 21st, 2012, 12:00 PM

touche kind ma'am. Carry on

BlackNinja8 · April 21st, 2012, 12:15 PM

Just got mine put on and unfortunately i cant take them for a ride. I know others have tracked them immediately with no ill effects but my kawi dealer told me to take it easy after install for 100 miles until the shiny anti corrosion crap comes off. That has made me a little apprehensive about riding aggressively "out the box" I can see what he means but i dont think it will take 100 miles, maybe 25...cant wait!

TnNinjaGirl · April 21st, 2012, 12:16 PM

I scrubbed mine with Simple Green before my first ride. I'm going to be honest, these tires so so freakin sticky that even if they had Vasoline on them they'd still be better than the IRC tires.

BlackNinja8 · April 21st, 2012, 05:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

I scrubbed mine with Simple Green before my first ride. I'm going to be honest, these tires so so freakin sticky that even if they had Vasoline on them they'd still be better than the IRC tires.

Forgive my ignorance but when you say "scrubbed" do you mean literally scrubbing with a rag soaked in simple green? If so, never heard that method before

etiainen · April 21st, 2012, 05:12 PM

Just take it easy and progressively lean more. Soon they'll be ready to go.

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TnNinjaGirl · April 21st, 2012, 05:23 PM

People refer to "scrubbing" as riding around gently on a new tire until it reaches a few heat cycles.

I literally scrubbed the outside of the tire with Simple Green.
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erdmann · April 21st, 2012, 06:42 PM

ok i have a 2012 what size close to stock front and rear and were to buy them

choneofakind · April 21st, 2012, 07:07 PM

read the thread. It's only mentioned like 4 times...

Havok · April 22nd, 2012, 08:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

People refer to "scrubbing" as riding around gently on a new tire until it reaches a few heat cycles.

I literally scrubbed the outside of the tire with Simple Green.
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It's not needed that much anymore. I had mine put on at the track then went out and killed it, first clean lap i had I took 8 seconds off my previous best time and ended up taking like 14 seconds off by the end of the day. Not all of it was the tires but they sure as he'll helped. They wear on then was even and they just stick. As for sizes inwent 110 front 140 rear.

NDspd · April 22nd, 2012, 05:34 PM

I just progressively broke mine in, with eventually more and more lean.

I just put 700 miles on this weekend. I will tell you now, if you have lots of straight highways and you do lots of mileage in a short period of time, you will burn through these tires quick. I have hit the 4,000 mile mark and they are already squaring out a bit. I have also gotten that worn rubber look that I talked about a while ago. I've concluded that's what happens when you ride on the same spot for a long period of time at 75mph.

Still the best tires I've used, and I'm starting to see alot of other bikes with them too.

TnNinjaGirl · April 22nd, 2012, 05:40 PM

4k before squaring isn't too bad. I think I can live with that.

etiainen · April 22nd, 2012, 05:41 PM

I will probably pass on these then. As awesome as they sound most of my riding is straight commuting and weekend trips. I am riding over 1000 miles a month however(I don't drive my car).

I am looking at Michelin Pilot Activs now. Someone on the CBR forums got 12k out of them and they seem stickier than the IRCs. Anything is an improvement.

NDspd · April 22nd, 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by etiainen

I will probably pass on these then. As awesome as they sound most of my riding is straight commuting and weekend trips. I am riding over 1000 miles a month however(I don't drive my car).

I am looking at Michelin Pilot Activs now. Someone on the CBR forums got 12k out of them and they seem stickier than the IRCs. Anything is an improvement.

Dude I ride atleast 1,200 miles or more a month at times. The only issue I had was when I was doing a continuous 300 miles without stoping or making hardly and lean angle.

These tires are freaking awesome, but it's to your judgment to what you think is best for you.

NDspd · April 22nd, 2012, 07:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

Good my daily commute is 32 miles of twisties and 3 miles of freeway each way.

Then they would be perfect, they heat up really quickly too.

etiainen · April 22nd, 2012, 08:01 PM

I don't want to change my tires more than once a year.
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young-ninjette · April 22nd, 2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

I will fit them for free. The initial part of the ride you will have to go really fast to avoid sinking but after that its easy to just ride over here and get those tires installed.

So by fitting you mean mounting the tire on the rims?
Im about to buy some new tires, and wondering if I can mount the tire myself, or should I pay the dealer to do it for me?

young-ninjette · April 22nd, 2012, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by choneofakind

Chicken strips are good though. That means you have extra tire if you need it and your body positioning is correct for the style of riding you do.

What does everyone mean by referring to chicken strip?

choneofakind · April 22nd, 2012, 08:20 PM

The shiny part on the edges of the tire that don't get used because you don't lean the whole way over to the edge

oreX · April 22nd, 2012, 09:08 PM

I finally got mine installed last Friday. The bike feels completely different now, the tires are so sticky it takes a bit more effort to lean it over :X Well, it feels like it anyway.

akima · April 23rd, 2012, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

Good my daily commute is 32 miles of twisties and 3 miles of freeway each way.

Lucky guy!

NDspd · April 23rd, 2012, 10:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oreX

I finally got mine installed last Friday. The bike feels completely different now, the tires are so sticky it takes a bit more effort to lean it over :X Well, it feels like it anyway.

You should really feel much of a change, in fact it should be a more gradual lean than falling into it. I hated the stock tires, because I could hold a steady line.

BlackNinja8 · April 24th, 2012, 08:36 PM

Got 75 miles of easy riding out of the way during my commute today then turned up the dial a bit on some back roads. While driving conservatively I could feel no difference between the PDRII's and the stock tires. I was thinking I had just wasted $350.

But once I began riding a little harder I was really impressed. I was wondering whether what I was feeling was actually happening or if I was inventing it because I wanted it to be true. But I felt as though my lean angle had been decreased when cornering in the PDRII's. I could shift my body weight and the bike would fall into the turn then stick when I got on the throttle. It felt great but last only 15 miles before I had to head home. I can't wait to really put these to the test.

TnNinjaGirl · April 24th, 2012, 08:37 PM

The harder you ride them the better they feel.

NDspd · April 26th, 2012, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackNinja8

Got 75 miles of easy riding out of the way during my commute today then turned up the dial a bit on some back roads. While driving conservatively I could feel no difference between the PDRII's and the stock tires. I was thinking I had just wasted $350.

But once I began riding a little harder I was really impressed. I was wondering whether what I was feeling was actually happening or if I was inventing it because I wanted it to be true. But I felt as though my lean angle had been decreased when cornering in the PDRII's. I could shift my body weight and the bike would fall into the turn then stick when I got on the throttle. It felt great but last only 15 miles before I had to head home. I can't wait to really put these to the test.

Yeah, around town and slow speed stuff in normal conditions you won't really feel any difference. You will feel more confident in your braking distance though.

As for opening it up in the twisties, there is one hell of a difference. Never knew a street tire could grip on some of the stuff I've taken.

Be safe out there man, let them warm up a bit before pushing them.

Rexbo · April 26th, 2012, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NDspd

Never knew a street tire could grip on some of the stuff I've taken.

http://www.caliphotography.com/photo...#image=1908500

The lean angle you can get on these is ridiculous for a 250.

akima · April 26th, 2012, 09:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rexbo

http://www.caliphotography.com/photo...#image=1908500

The lean angle you can get on these is ridiculous for a 250.

Fantastic picture. Looks like you're having fun. I am yet to lean that far.

Quote:

Originally Posted by trixter

Lame you have to have an account to view those pics. Put em on one of the free hosting sites that do not require a login

Use the login details found here:
http://www.bugmenot.com/view/caliphotography.com

Very handy website!

Zyconic17 · April 26th, 2012, 09:41 AM

is that guy in the photo using the DRII's in the front and rear? or is he using the supercorsa in the front? either way that is still impressive! especially if he is using the street DRII in the front!

choneofakind · April 26th, 2012, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by akima

http://www.bugmenot.com/view/caliphotography.com

Very handy website!

woah that's possible????? CREEPY!!!

does that work on fbook accounts and emails???

TnNinjaGirl · April 26th, 2012, 10:12 AM

Someone still needs to post the pic, @trixter. Some of us have more time than others

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Robinhood · April 26th, 2012, 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Someone still needs to post the pic, @trixter. Some of us have more time than others

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Rexbo · April 26th, 2012, 08:26 PM

not me on the bike, but still a good shot. Thats lean with a supercorsa front diablo rosso 2 rear. You shoulda seen his toe sliders, good thing he had the metal ones!

NDspd · April 26th, 2012, 10:13 PM

yeah damn good lean angle...

Robinhood · April 26th, 2012, 11:40 PM

i'm assuming he has either adjusters, or aftermarket rearsets. right?

Trailerboy531 · April 27th, 2012, 12:36 AM

He has aftermarket. When you start making a race bike stock parts for the most part become laughable.

LiquidBiohazard · April 27th, 2012, 08:11 AM

Mine go on tomorrow

rosso 2.jpg

areifel · April 27th, 2012, 01:19 PM

Just got mine installed....

One word... WOW!

Although i did have a question since i am coming from the stock IRCs. Did anyone notice the drastic overall feel of the bike when making sharp slow turns? It just felt different and took some getting use too. Maybe i am going crazy..

after all set and done i will never go back to IRCs though! These are that great at speed.

TnNinjaGirl · April 27th, 2012, 01:20 PM

Radial vs bias ply. They will feel a little different.

cuong-nutz · April 27th, 2012, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LiquidBiohazard

Mine go on tomorrow

Attachment 18244

They look like racing slicks with grooves

choneofakind · April 27th, 2012, 03:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TnNinjaGirl

Radial vs bias ply. They will feel a little different.

you know, I felt that when I rode my buddy's cbr all last summer, and I just assumed it was the bike, not the tires. I guess that makes sense that the difference would be in the tires, not the bike.

LiquidBiohazard · April 28th, 2012, 07:34 AM

They feel amazing... got about 100km on them so far and man I can definitely feel the difference immediately. They feel so planted and sticky on the road, and are extremely confidence inspiring...

Love them, worth every penny!

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April 21st, 2012, 12:00 PM	#241
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	touche kind ma'am. Carry on

April 21st, 2012, 12:15 PM	#242
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Just got mine put on and unfortunately i cant take them for a ride. I know others have tracked them immediately with no ill effects but my kawi dealer told me to take it easy after install for 100 miles until the shiny anti corrosion crap comes off. That has made me a little apprehensive about riding aggressively "out the box" I can see what he means but i dont think it will take 100 miles, maybe 25...cant wait!

April 21st, 2012, 12:16 PM	#243
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	I scrubbed mine with Simple Green before my first ride. I'm going to be honest, these tires so so freakin sticky that even if they had Vasoline on them they'd still be better than the IRC tires.

April 21st, 2012, 05:12 PM	#245
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	Just take it easy and progressively lean more. Soon they'll be ready to go. Posted via Mobile Device

April 21st, 2012, 05:23 PM	#246
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	People refer to "scrubbing" as riding around gently on a new tire until it reaches a few heat cycles. I literally scrubbed the outside of the tire with Simple Green. Posted via Mobile Device

April 21st, 2012, 06:42 PM	#247
erdmann ninjette.org newbie Name: earl Location: midland tx Join Date: Apr 2012 Motorcycle(s): 250 Posts: 3	ok i have a 2012 what size close to stock front and rear and were to buy them

April 21st, 2012, 07:07 PM	#248
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	read the thread. It's only mentioned like 4 times...

April 22nd, 2012, 05:34 PM	#250
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	I just progressively broke mine in, with eventually more and more lean. I just put 700 miles on this weekend. I will tell you now, if you have lots of straight highways and you do lots of mileage in a short period of time, you will burn through these tires quick. I have hit the 4,000 mile mark and they are already squaring out a bit. I have also gotten that worn rubber look that I talked about a while ago. I've concluded that's what happens when you ride on the same spot for a long period of time at 75mph. Still the best tires I've used, and I'm starting to see alot of other bikes with them too.

April 22nd, 2012, 05:40 PM	#251
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	4k before squaring isn't too bad. I think I can live with that.

April 22nd, 2012, 05:41 PM	#252
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	I will probably pass on these then. As awesome as they sound most of my riding is straight commuting and weekend trips. I am riding over 1000 miles a month however(I don't drive my car). I am looking at Michelin Pilot Activs now. Someone on the CBR forums got 12k out of them and they seem stickier than the IRCs. Anything is an improvement.

April 22nd, 2012, 08:01 PM	#255
etiainen CBR250R Traitor Name: Jon Location: Greater Philadelphia Area Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Red CBR250R 2009 Ninja 250r SE(With 2008 Fairings)(sold) Posts: 924	I don't want to change my tires more than once a year. Posted via Mobile Device

April 22nd, 2012, 08:20 PM	#258
choneofakind ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: . Location: . Join Date: Feb 2011 Motorcycle(s): . Posts: Too much. MOTM - Feb '13, Feb '14	The shiny part on the edges of the tire that don't get used because you don't lean the whole way over to the edge

April 22nd, 2012, 09:08 PM	#259
oreX ninjette.org member Name: Zach Location: Orlando, fl Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2013 636 - ABS Posts: 173 Blog Entries: 1	I finally got mine installed last Friday. The bike feels completely different now, the tires are so sticky it takes a bit more effort to lean it over :X Well, it feels like it anyway.

April 24th, 2012, 08:36 PM	#262
BlackNinja8 ninjette.org guru Name: NJ Location: Westchester, NY Join Date: Feb 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2011 250R (Sold); 2012 Vulcan 900; 2009 Harley Iron 883; 2004 SV650s; and a bunch of others over the years... Posts: 470	Got 75 miles of easy riding out of the way during my commute today then turned up the dial a bit on some back roads. While driving conservatively I could feel no difference between the PDRII's and the stock tires. I was thinking I had just wasted $350. But once I began riding a little harder I was really impressed. I was wondering whether what I was feeling was actually happening or if I was inventing it because I wanted it to be true. But I felt as though my lean angle had been decreased when cornering in the PDRII's. I could shift my body weight and the bike would fall into the turn then stick when I got on the throttle. It felt great but last only 15 miles before I had to head home. I can't wait to really put these to the test.

April 24th, 2012, 08:37 PM	#263
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	The harder you ride them the better they feel.

April 26th, 2012, 09:41 AM	#267
Zyconic17 ninjette.org member Name: David Location: Arvada Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250r Track bike, Honda CRF250r Dirt bike Posts: 137	is that guy in the photo using the DRII's in the front and rear? or is he using the supercorsa in the front? either way that is still impressive! especially if he is using the street DRII in the front!

April 26th, 2012, 10:12 AM	#269
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Someone still needs to post the pic, @trixter. Some of us have more time than others Posted via Mobile Device

April 26th, 2012, 08:26 PM	#271
Rexbo CVMA / AFM / M1GP #250 Name: Steve Location: Los Angeles Join Date: Sep 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r, 2011 Zero S, 2009 KLR 650 Posts: A lot.	not me on the bike, but still a good shot. Thats lean with a supercorsa front diablo rosso 2 rear. You shoulda seen his toe sliders, good thing he had the metal ones!

April 26th, 2012, 10:13 PM	#272
NDspd 1/4 English, 3/4 Kick Ass Name: Jeremy Location: Dayton, OH Join Date: Sep 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2002 Triumph Speed Triple 955i, '05 Suzuki SV650S(retired), '11 Ninja 250R(sold) Posts: A lot.	yeah damn good lean angle...

April 26th, 2012, 11:40 PM	#273
Robinhood ninjette.org member Name: Jay Location: San Diego Join Date: Oct 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250, 2007 GSXR 600 Posts: 232	i'm assuming he has either adjusters, or aftermarket rearsets. right?

April 27th, 2012, 12:36 AM	#274
Trailerboy531 Gear crash test dummy Name: Max Location: South Bay (So. Cal) Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250 race bike, 2014 ZX-636r Posts: A lot.	He has aftermarket. When you start making a race bike stock parts for the most part become laughable.

April 27th, 2012, 08:11 AM	#275
LiquidBiohazard ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Surrey, BC Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36	Mine go on tomorrow rosso 2.jpg

April 27th, 2012, 01:19 PM	#276
areifel ninjette.org member Name: Drew Location: Florida Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R Posts: 194	Just got mine installed.... One word... WOW! Although i did have a question since i am coming from the stock IRCs. Did anyone notice the drastic overall feel of the bike when making sharp slow turns? It just felt different and took some getting use too. Maybe i am going crazy.. after all set and done i will never go back to IRCs though! These are that great at speed.

April 27th, 2012, 01:20 PM	#277
TnNinjaGirl Ms. Personality Name: CB Location: Murvill, TN Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): Depends on the week you ask Posts: A lot.	Radial vs bias ply. They will feel a little different.

April 28th, 2012, 07:34 AM	#280
LiquidBiohazard ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Surrey, BC Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2011 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Posts: 36	They feel amazing... got about 100km on them so far and man I can definitely feel the difference immediately. They feel so planted and sticky on the road, and are extremely confidence inspiring... Love them, worth every penny!