June 29th, 2011, 04:42 PM | #1 |
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thanks motorcycle-superstore!
called up some local dealers, they wouldn't go below $130 for the rear pirelli sportdemon. looked around online a bit and most wouldn't go below 120. just bought one from motorcycle-superstore for 106!!! shipped! cheapest i've ever paid for this tire and i'm on my third now.
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June 29th, 2011, 05:03 PM | #2 |
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So you're a big fan of these huh? I'm happy with them but my rear is starting to square off but I guess that's what I get for mostly freeway riding. How much mileage do you usually get out of the rear and what pressure are you running?
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June 29th, 2011, 05:04 PM | #3 |
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Good to know, for when I need tires...
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June 29th, 2011, 05:06 PM | #4 |
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The Pirelli sport demons are some great tires and that is a great price.
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June 29th, 2011, 05:11 PM | #5 |
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HEY!! I just got my tires from them today too!! the BT-016s :P
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June 29th, 2011, 05:25 PM | #6 | |
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as a reference the IRCs were squared off after around 4k miles... that was when i was doing a lot of commuting. hardly ever got the bike leaned over
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June 29th, 2011, 06:01 PM | #7 |
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/moved to marketplace
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June 30th, 2011, 11:57 AM | #9 |
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Thats exactly my plan once I replace my stock tires... did you keep with the factory sizes or did you change at all?
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June 30th, 2011, 01:41 PM | #10 |
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factory sizes... wait you're still on original tires?! what the hell am i doing wrong here!
oh but you don't have IRCs you got the dunlops huh?
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June 30th, 2011, 02:16 PM | #11 |
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He actually has IRC's. I chuckle everytime I read about people complaining about IRC's because I think of Cazper dragging all his parts with no issue. I have no experience with the IRC's but apparently it can be done.
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June 30th, 2011, 02:22 PM | #12 |
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way to go cazper... doin it right! i never had any issue with the irc's outside of them getting squared off from me driving straight too much but i have a new found respect for them!
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June 30th, 2011, 03:33 PM | #13 |
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Yeah Cuong has it right... I'm rockin IRC's... just went over 7000 miles and haven't hit the tread indicators yet... planning to get sport demons when I do swap though.
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June 30th, 2011, 04:06 PM | #14 |
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The IRC's will hold after being warmed up. I find them sub-par cool.
Here is some video of me on the IRC's. I scraped peg and toe @ 3:18.
Link to original page on YouTube.
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June 30th, 2011, 04:27 PM | #15 |
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Dont know if you saw this, but I got the EXACT same tire for double that at Motorcycle Super Store
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/pr...&sizeAttr=5280 And they wont honor the price /rant
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July 1st, 2011, 07:52 AM | #16 |
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Actually, the best way would be to increase your tire pressure. You're already running below factory "recommended."
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July 1st, 2011, 11:09 AM | #17 |
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alternate shock setup and grip settings... 31 felt much better than 32 when getting on the gas leaned over
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July 1st, 2011, 05:17 PM | #18 |
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Hey Alex,
What size did you get your rear? Stock 130/70/17? I was thinking about going with the 140/70/17
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July 1st, 2011, 05:25 PM | #19 | |
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i'm on manufacturer designed specifications for tire size.
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July 1st, 2011, 05:28 PM | #20 | |
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only race rubber is designed to be at optimal grip at high temp.
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July 1st, 2011, 05:31 PM | #21 |
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Just thought I'd try a different size. Who knows, maybe it'll feel better? Then again, I should probably try Manu-Specs first. Just thought I'd ask since so many claim a wider tire makes for an easier ride.
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July 1st, 2011, 05:33 PM | #22 |
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i think cuong is on a 140. i'll admit it does look better but i think IIRC he said he couldn't feel any difference.
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July 1st, 2011, 05:37 PM | #23 |
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I'm mainly concerned with feel and ride capability and since it's less than a $10 difference between 130 and 140...
Are both Cuong and IIRC riding on sport demons as well? Hmm I'll decide sometime this weekend. Thanks for your input Alex.
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July 1st, 2011, 05:51 PM | #24 |
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IIRC == if i remember correctly.
not sure what cuong is on...(aside from a SICK daytona triumph) i had thought he was on a bridgestone but i could easily be wrong... cuong?
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July 1st, 2011, 06:06 PM | #25 |
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Thanks, I thought I saw someone with that as a username.
"Knowing's half the battle.."
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July 1st, 2011, 06:11 PM | #26 |
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Yea, I'm on BT 016's which are 150. Alex, I thought your current sport demons were 140?
Not sure if it was my squared off dunlops, but the wider tire feel less flickable. |
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July 1st, 2011, 09:22 PM | #28 |
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+1
Just ordered a set of BT-003's...Wifey just got her permit this morning, so when I got home from work, we were going to ride out. Turns out I have a flat from a screw in my rear tyre...I'm not even through the break-in yet. Oh well, the stock tyres suck. None of the local shops had anything worth a flip in stock, and the prices they quoted couldn't even come close to MS. Your Order Item Status Price Quantity Total Item Price Battlax BT-003 Racing Street Rear Tire Color- --, Size- 150/60ZR-17 SKU#195900 Approved $120.59 1 $120.59 Battlax BT-003 Racing Street Front Tire Color- --, Size- 110/70ZR-17 SKU#195893 Approved $94.49 1 $94.49 |
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July 8th, 2011, 06:37 AM | #29 |
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they fit on the stock rim????????????????
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July 8th, 2011, 03:35 PM | #30 |
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Just got the bike back from the shop today. The BT-003's in 150/60/17 are f#*@'in AWESOME!
I should've ordered these, and put 'em on the bike before I even pulled off the lot. I'm on 880 miles, and the stock tyre got a massive screw in the the side of it. I rode on a plug for the past week or so, waiting for the Bridgestones to show up. These tyres are stiiiiiiiiicky. Dealer tech swore they wouldn't fit. I've, as of about 60 miles on 'em today, seen nothing even remotely negative about the 150 rear. Highway stability is righteous, and with these particular tyres, tight turns at serious lean are far far easier to take. I would recommend this as the first bike mod anyone should do to the 250R, after acquiring riding gear, of course. Phenomenal tyres. |
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July 8th, 2011, 04:24 PM | #32 |
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still... lol
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July 8th, 2011, 05:30 PM | #34 |
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July 8th, 2011, 09:45 PM | #35 |
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I personally wouldn't do 150... I've considered maybe going 140, but will probably just stick with 130. Bike handles so well as it is and I don't have tire size envy
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July 9th, 2011, 11:09 PM | #36 |
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Nope on the ninjette, the fazer had 180's on it when I got it. I am going to drop them down a size when I get new tires for it, not sure what oem for that bike is.
Riding the fazer as much as i have been 150 tires on the ninjette won't be an issue. I am so use to the heavier bike now that the ninjette will still feel super agile just with a bite more rubber on the road |
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July 11th, 2011, 05:44 AM | #37 | |
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If you leave your bike in your garage, let's say it stays at 60-65 degrees. Using a non-contact therometer, take the tire temp. Now, go ride on 5-10 miles on back roads. Check in again. Big difference, eh? I'm not saying you *always* need to warm up the tires, but the season you're riding in can make one hell of a discount. Granted, summer here in NC, it might not make a huge difference. If the bike sits at work in the parking lot, and it's 90 degrees outside, yeah, probably won't have to warm up. I frequently ride in the spring/fall, temps down to 40 degrees. You're gonna try telling this guy that your street tire has as much grip at 40-50 degrees vs 90+ degrees? I can tell you right now that's wrong. I've burned through plenty of street tires, and I can tell a big difference between cold and warm tires. |
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July 11th, 2011, 07:55 AM | #38 | |
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July 11th, 2011, 09:59 AM | #39 |
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What's even funnier is weaving doesn't really warm up a tire. Acceleration and braking is better if you really want to warm up your tire quick and it's safer.
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July 11th, 2011, 04:20 PM | #40 |
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