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March 20th, 2009, 10:49 AM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jon
Location: Long Island, NY
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Pirelli Sport Demons
Just got a set of Pirelli Sport Demons from motorcyclesuperstore.com. Saved a decent amount of money. I've read that they are the preferred tires of 1st gen owners. What's your experience?
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March 20th, 2009, 03:10 PM
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ninjette.org dude
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The Sport Demons were my favorite tires on our first-gen, and I like them quite a bit on our 2nd-gen as well...
 Not sure what deals motorcyclesuperstore.com is running, but I usually find good pricing at www.swmototires.com. Their pricing includes free shipping and no tax.
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March 21st, 2009, 07:56 AM
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I have set on my bike and I enjoy them very much. I would never go back to stock.
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March 21st, 2009, 02:27 PM
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Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
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just got done ordering me a set of them Demons from Southwest Moto Tires. Am still using stock skins on my '03 as i bought the bike with only 1,500 miles on it. was told the stock rubber is notorious for its lack of grip under the right conditions, and discovered that to be soooo true, without injury or damage....just scared the poop outta me one morning.
gonna take awhile to arrive (end of month), but shipping, according to invoice is free! (yeah, thats what i said too and so i emailed them to make sure...awaiting reply) 
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March 21st, 2009, 03:12 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jon
Location: Long Island, NY
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Motorcyclesuperstore has them cheaper, in stock and free shipping
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March 21st, 2009, 03:21 PM
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sport demons for 1st gen (16"): swmoto: F 97.95/R 123.95 motorcycle superstore: F 84.99/R 116.99 Both of them only say free shipping to the lower 48 though, and state that they charge standard shipping rates to Hawaii, which for better or worse, is where komohana resides.  If you can get either one of them to actually send it for free shipping despite their stated policy, that would probably end up being the better deal.
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March 21st, 2009, 06:07 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jon
Location: Long Island, NY
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Your right!! There is only so much the iphone version tells me. Sorry for the inadvertent ignorance. I wish I lived in Hawaii!
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March 21st, 2009, 10:03 PM
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Name: Steve
Location: Kekaha, Kauai HI
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yeah, i seen that too...(lower 48 free etc..) but completed the order to see, then emailed them and as of yet have not heard anything. yeah alex, if they send them skins here to hawaii free....geeze i'd get them some customers! like kkim said in another thread, its screwed up if you buy tires from elsewhere and take um in to get mounted here cuz they'll nickel and dime you for it.
i cant recall what site this was at as i went to several this morning, but you know how at some places ya gotta go through the whole 9 yards before you see how much shipping is estimated....this one place had the disclaimer that they ship via their discretion, and the ONLY option to hawaii was the most expensive 2-3 day express air that came out to ... 79 or just about 80 bucks! i've come to accept that it costs bucks for shipping to the middle of the pacific, but geeze!! thats almost another tire! i emailed them for confirmation that this was the only option and haven't heard anything either. dont get me wrong, cuz i have spoken to several riders who've gotten stuff sent here and got free shipping after spending X amount of dollars. did i mention they were missing either an arm or leg? 
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March 28th, 2009, 02:46 PM
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Name: Steve
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just thought i'd mention that Southwest Moto Tires only offers 2-3 day air shipping, costing $76. and some change onto the price of the tires. needless to say i cancel'd my order. i did find what i was looking for on ebay. a rear pirelli sport demon listed for $120.26 plus $14.25 for shipping.
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March 28th, 2009, 03:14 PM
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ninjette.org dude
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You guys get killed for shipping costs over there; someone ought to build a bridge or something.
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March 28th, 2009, 04:21 PM
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Name: Jon
Location: Long Island, NY
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I believe that was in Prez Obama's stimulus bill. Coming soon to an island near you!
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March 28th, 2009, 04:23 PM
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I think you're correct. He doesn't want to fly home and would rather drive the way to Hawaii the next time.
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March 28th, 2009, 04:28 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Jon
Location: Long Island, NY
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I wonder if they'll allow a 250 in his motorcade? Those Harley's are not fuel efficient.
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March 28th, 2009, 04:37 PM
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only if the 250 is made in the US... gotta keep the jobs here, ya know, to stimulate the economy.
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March 28th, 2009, 09:00 PM
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March 28th, 2009, 09:04 PM
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March 29th, 2009, 06:59 PM
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I'm going to order some sport demons. I have decided that I HATE the K630's.
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March 31st, 2009, 02:59 AM
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Name: Gary
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March 31st, 2009, 01:38 PM
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Name: Steve
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 i got excited too...premature as it was.. but i DID like the shipping price of the tires i did find. if you can afford to, change them stock skins my friend. peace of mind and confidence, even if only an issue in yer head, makes that money well spent ya know? aloha
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March 31st, 2009, 04:14 PM
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Name: John-Michael
Location: Texas
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I can vouch for Pirelli's Diablos too. I have been wearing a pair of them for the last year and they are FANTASTIC for the money.....and compared to the "muddin" tires the bike came stock with!!!
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March 31st, 2009, 09:42 PM
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Some weird Canuck!
Name: Greg
Location: Ontario - Canada
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I have a set of Pirelli Sport Demons on my CBR250RR and they have been a great tire. I have 6000km on them so far and they have held up nicely. I would recommend them for sure.
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April 1st, 2009, 02:33 AM
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Ramen Rider
Name: Gary
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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thanks steve for the heads up about the ebay company. i think it was the same one... cyclehead? anyways, bought the front and rear tires. shipping to hawaii came up to $20.xx for the 2.
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April 1st, 2009, 07:16 AM
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Name: Mesh
Location: Irvine, CA
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I have the stock K630s and after riding my friends ex250 with the pirellis its like a night and day feeling in terms of grip.My tires make me feel like skateboard wheels are on my bike where as on his I felt like the bike was on rails.
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April 1st, 2009, 01:35 PM
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Name: Steve
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cyclehead, yep thats the seller good on ya keeping stock skin sizes. i decided to size up the rear on my '03 to 130. hoping that wont change handling aspects too much! aloha
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April 1st, 2009, 01:49 PM
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I have a 130 on the back of my 05 and it handles great.
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April 1st, 2009, 09:19 PM
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April 10th, 2009, 12:55 PM
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ok, reviving this thread.
How long will the front sport demon last? I am about to order the tire and I need to know, but getting so many different answers. I've gotten 12k miles for the Front on the far end of the scale. I don't do too many aggressive riding.
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April 10th, 2009, 03:25 PM
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Ok, just ordered it from a local store. It's going to be here Tuesday.
It was a race shop and the guy behind the counter kindly answered all my questions. Out of all the tires I've told him about, he said to go with the Sport Demons. Guess I'll find out how long it lasts soon or later.
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April 13th, 2009, 11:35 PM
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ninjette.org certified postwhore
Name: Steve
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you and me both...got my front tire in today, rear last week! cant wait!
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April 14th, 2009, 04:42 PM
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Newb..... on a steeek! :D
Name: Mike
Location: Windermere, FL
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Just ordered them for my bike as well and just have to wait till the shop calls me telling me they're in. I chose them cause it seems the general consensus on the net from multiple forums is that they are the best tires available for the first gen ninja 250.
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April 14th, 2009, 06:14 PM
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Name: Rick
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I would have to totaly agree.
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April 14th, 2009, 07:13 PM
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ninjette.org member
Name: Cory
Location: Austin Tx
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Yeah, I need to get me a pair of these. I'm at 5k on the stock tires.....
Also, any of you put tubes in the tubeless? I've heard mixed opinions of tubes vS. Tubeless' tires. |
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April 14th, 2009, 07:15 PM
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April 14th, 2009, 07:25 PM
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ninjette.org member
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Well, blow out a tubeless, you're on rim! Blow out a tube...you've still got rubber...and a chance to stop where as if you blow out a tubeless......pucker up and get you some.
Not that I plan on having a blow out....then again, who does?
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April 14th, 2009, 07:32 PM
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April 14th, 2009, 08:12 PM
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ninjette.org member
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Well, from what I've 'heard'. The tread has more of a chance staying on the rim with a tube than it does a tubeless.
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April 14th, 2009, 09:26 PM
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Ramen Rider
Name: Gary
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
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hmm... never heard of that before. if that was true, then i would imagine car tires would still have inner tubes as well.
also, if you have a tube and you run over a nail or something, then your only choice is to take off the tire and patch the tube or change the tube. if you are tubeless, as a temporary fix, you could use one of those kits that plug the hole. of course, i could be wrong. |
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