Pirelli Diablo Scooter Rubber ordered!

Mike K · April 27th, 2015, 05:42 PM

I'm pretty excited at the prospect of riding the green demon with new rubber. I just ordered a set of Pirelli Diablo scooter tires. I bought the bike last spring and rode through spring, summer and fall on the rock hard (probably the original Dunlops from 2001!!). Just a little bit slippery. Lol. These Pirelli's should be a revelation.

Mike

crazymadbastard · April 27th, 2015, 05:57 PM

Good news. Mounting them yourself?
Having some bead sealant may be a good idea. Mine had issues seating and sealing the bead.

Sirref · April 27th, 2015, 05:58 PM

You'll be amazed at the grip difference. The bike should feel so much better to you with those tires.

They're good tires, I've run them at Intermediate track group pace on multiple occasions.

Mike K · April 27th, 2015, 05:59 PM

I would give it a go but I'm in a condo now so no shop space. I have to find someplace locally that can do it. Can anyone recommend a place near Freehold, NJ?

Mike

crazymadbastard · April 27th, 2015, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike K

I would give it a go but I'm in a condo now so no shop space. I have to find someplace locally that can do it. Can anyone recommend a place near Freehold, NJ?

Mike

Good idea. It's no as easy as those youtube videos show it to be.

dcj13 · April 28th, 2015, 04:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crazymadbastard

Having some bead sealant may be a good idea. Mine had issues seating and sealing the bead.

Just what is "bead sealant"?

Is it lubricant? Or rubber cement?

crazymadbastard · April 28th, 2015, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcj13

Just what is "bead sealant"?

Is it lubricant? Or rubber cement?

Its like rubber cement. The one i got seems more like rtv:

Look for tire bead sealer or sealant. Got mine from Amazon- the Steelman brand. I carefully painted that stuff on the rim and tire bead (the inner edge of tire that butts against the rim )

Mike K · May 5th, 2015, 06:47 PM

Oh yeah! I had the Diablos mounted today and put about 50 miles on them. I could instantly tell that there was a difference. I'm not talking about cornering but rather the feel of them. Turning at slow speed is much heavier but that's not apparent at speed. The dealer told me to take it easy for the first hundred miles so I wasn't doing anything crazy but I did have some fun. I almost missed an off ramp exit, I entered it way too late but I thought what the hell. I straightened her up and got on the brakes, kicked her down two gears then tipped her in at the last second before hitting the loose stuff and off she went. Never would have tried that with the ancient original Dunlops. Now I'm going to learn how to ride this thing the right way...

Mike K · May 12th, 2015, 09:35 AM

On Sunday morning I rode the Ninja down to NJMP to check out the TeamProMotion track day.

First of all I'm really digging the Diablos. They've transformed the handling of the bike. I put another 200 plus miles on them this trip and can't fault them. Not one slide or iffy moment. They handle irregularities in the pavement without issue. I took an off ramp faster than I ever have before and I was going too slow. Can't wait to get these on the track.

Second-- I can't wait to get on track. I met one of the instructors while I was walking the paddock, nice guy, Mark, and he walked with me and explained things and showed me around. Very friendly and relaxed group.

If I take my bike on the track I think that I need to maybe upgrade the brake pads and bleed the brakes. Maybe do the chain and sprocket. I have 9300 miles on my 2002.

Sirref · May 12th, 2015, 09:40 AM

I have worked with many coaches at this point, and mark is an amazing coach. he is able to explain things in ways that make perfect sense as well as being able to pinpoint exactly what a riders strengths and weaknesses are after following them for as little as a lap. I worked with him at njmp and got down to a fastest lap of a 1:47 (which is pretty quick on a 250, and a clean mid-intermediate pace) Paul and Johnny are great coaches as well (it doesn't hurt that they're the hardcore ccs racers out of the coaches)

Mike K · May 12th, 2015, 09:51 AM

I got a great vibe from him. When I got home I went to enroll in the session at NJMP for 5/23 and 24 but they're no longer on the website. Already booked? I'm waiting for a call back. I'm really eager to give track riding a go after seeing it.

Sirref · May 12th, 2015, 09:54 AM

It's a very popular track so it tends to get booked easily.

Mike K · May 14th, 2015, 09:05 AM

I found out yesterday that the event wasn't book but rather there was a schedule change with the track. I just now registered for the June 13th session. Now I need to get my bike ready. I'm going to start another thread asking for suggestions on track prepping a street bike for track days. I'm pretty excited

Qomomoko · May 14th, 2015, 09:23 AM

too bad you so far..

I have front and rear rims with the diablo scooter on and they are in great shape..

I would sell em to you for a great price to clear up my 2nd bedroom/ garage lol

i loved em .. even pushing them on the track!!

April 27th, 2015, 05:42 PM	#1
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	Pirelli Diablo Scooter Rubber ordered! I'm pretty excited at the prospect of riding the green demon with new rubber. I just ordered a set of Pirelli Diablo scooter tires. I bought the bike last spring and rode through spring, summer and fall on the rock hard (probably the original Dunlops from 2001!!). Just a little bit slippery. Lol. These Pirelli's should be a revelation. Mike __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

April 27th, 2015, 05:57 PM	#2
crazymadbastard I'm crazy,your excuse is? Name: Winston Location: Connecticut Join Date: May 2013 Motorcycle(s): 250 2007 ninja Posts: A lot.	Good news. Mounting them yourself? Having some bead sealant may be a good idea. Mine had issues seating and sealing the bead. __________________________________________________ My Cafe Racer Build My intro post

April 27th, 2015, 05:58 PM	#3
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	You'll be amazed at the grip difference. The bike should feel so much better to you with those tires. They're good tires, I've run them at Intermediate track group pace on multiple occasions. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

April 27th, 2015, 05:59 PM	#4
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	I would give it a go but I'm in a condo now so no shop space. I have to find someplace locally that can do it. Can anyone recommend a place near Freehold, NJ? Mike __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

May 5th, 2015, 06:47 PM	#8
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	Oh yeah! I had the Diablos mounted today and put about 50 miles on them. I could instantly tell that there was a difference. I'm not talking about cornering but rather the feel of them. Turning at slow speed is much heavier but that's not apparent at speed. The dealer told me to take it easy for the first hundred miles so I wasn't doing anything crazy but I did have some fun. I almost missed an off ramp exit, I entered it way too late but I thought what the hell. I straightened her up and got on the brakes, kicked her down two gears then tipped her in at the last second before hitting the loose stuff and off she went. Never would have tried that with the ancient original Dunlops. Now I'm going to learn how to ride this thing the right way... __________________________________________________ Track, track, track
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May 12th, 2015, 09:35 AM	#9
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	On Sunday morning I rode the Ninja down to NJMP to check out the TeamProMotion track day. First of all I'm really digging the Diablos. They've transformed the handling of the bike. I put another 200 plus miles on them this trip and can't fault them. Not one slide or iffy moment. They handle irregularities in the pavement without issue. I took an off ramp faster than I ever have before and I was going too slow. Can't wait to get these on the track. Second-- I can't wait to get on track. I met one of the instructors while I was walking the paddock, nice guy, Mark, and he walked with me and explained things and showed me around. Very friendly and relaxed group. If I take my bike on the track I think that I need to maybe upgrade the brake pads and bleed the brakes. Maybe do the chain and sprocket. I have 9300 miles on my 2002. __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

May 12th, 2015, 09:40 AM	#10
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	I have worked with many coaches at this point, and mark is an amazing coach. he is able to explain things in ways that make perfect sense as well as being able to pinpoint exactly what a riders strengths and weaknesses are after following them for as little as a lap. I worked with him at njmp and got down to a fastest lap of a 1:47 (which is pretty quick on a 250, and a clean mid-intermediate pace) Paul and Johnny are great coaches as well (it doesn't hurt that they're the hardcore ccs racers out of the coaches) __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

May 12th, 2015, 09:51 AM	#11
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	I got a great vibe from him. When I got home I went to enroll in the session at NJMP for 5/23 and 24 but they're no longer on the website. Already booked? I'm waiting for a call back. I'm really eager to give track riding a go after seeing it. __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

May 12th, 2015, 09:54 AM	#12
Sirref Private Joker Name: Ben Location: Towson, MD Join Date: Nov 2012 Motorcycle(s): '99/'01 Ninja 250 "sketchy", '13 Ninja 300 "yoshi", '03 GSXR 600 "merlin" Posts: A lot. MOTM - Mar '14	It's a very popular track so it tends to get booked easily. __________________________________________________ I see you over there seeing me, do you see the me I think you see?

May 14th, 2015, 09:05 AM	#13
Mike K ninjette.org guru Name: Mike Location: NJ Join Date: Jul 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2014 Ninja 300 track bike, 2007 Suzuki GSXR 750 track bike, 2002 Yamaha R6, 1995 CBR600RR f3 track bike Posts: 304	I found out yesterday that the event wasn't book but rather there was a schedule change with the track. I just now registered for the June 13th session. Now I need to get my bike ready. I'm going to start another thread asking for suggestions on track prepping a street bike for track days. I'm pretty excited __________________________________________________ Track, track, track

May 14th, 2015, 09:23 AM	#14
Qomomoko ninjette.org guru Name: Luis Location: Miami Join Date: Sep 2014 Motorcycle(s): 1995 Ninja 250, 2005 R6, 2002 Ducati Monster S4 Posts: 250	too bad you so far.. I have front and rear rims with the diablo scooter on and they are in great shape.. I would sell em to you for a great price to clear up my 2nd bedroom/ garage lol i loved em .. even pushing them on the track!!

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