just mounted Pirelli MT-75's

speedgsx98 · May 12th, 2009, 02:26 PM

And like I thought, I am finally able to get the rear tire off the ground under hard braking on the right pavement. A feat unattainable with the OEM tires that were 8 years old, even though there was plenty of tread remaining. I never pushed the old tires. Never wanted to try. After mounting these today, I got out on the road and began to lean the bike over in the turns and actually accelerate a bit with the bike leaned over. I think this will be fun.

I'm too cheap, so I changed them myself with flathead screwdrivers using cut up pieces of plastic milk jug to protect the rims. I live in a condo, so there was a lot of up and down the stairs, and I had to take them to the gas station to seat the beads. But, I got it done in a couple hours time. If I had a garage it would've taken half the time. Oh, and balancing on jackstands using the axles sux. They prob aren't well balanced, but whatever. I rarely take this thing over 85 anyway.

A note about these tires...

Just the other day I changed from the stock 14t frt sprocket to a 15t.

That changed my RPM's from 8900 @75mph to 8175. Now with the smaller Pirelli rear mounted, the RPM is now 8550 @ 75mph. So, gained back half the RPM I had lost with the gear change. If I keep the bike long enough, I'll change the rear sprocket to one tooth smaller when the time comes.

Also, the Pirelli looks NOTICEABLY skinnier on the rear. But, as long as it grips, who cares?

That's it!

Snake · May 12th, 2009, 02:35 PM

Congadulations on the new tires.
I just changed over from OEM to Pirelli Sport Demons and noticed improvement in handling as well. I haven't tried to lift the rear tire though and probably won't. I'm too old for that.

Apex · May 12th, 2009, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Congadulations on the new tires.
I just changed over from OEM to Pirelli Sport Demons and noticed improvement in handling as well. I haven't tried to lift the rear tire though and probably won't. I'm too old for that.

Same here. Swapped them, but haven't been on the bike yet. Found out my chain (clip style) was missing the clip. So I had to order another chain (Rivet style). Waiting for that to come in. So th earliest I can ride would be Thursday evening, maybe Friday.

nate-bama · May 31st, 2009, 03:35 PM

got it mounted today im spining 9000 @75 , i like the tire so far and i plan on getting the 15 tooth front to knock it down a bit

nate-bama · June 19th, 2009, 07:46 PM

my rears been on a few weeks now and my stock front scares me so i ordered a mt front last night. grip is great on the rear , wind can cause the rear to feel loose at high speed but no biggie

Apex · June 21st, 2009, 01:27 PM

I've been on my PSD's for a while now, WOW. Dunlop's are pieces of, well, you know... lol

I love the sport demons. I think I have found a favorite tyre. I'm ready for a track day now!

nate-bama · June 26th, 2009, 08:43 PM

now that the bike has no dunrocks it feels great. my rear mt has been on a few weeks and when cornering hard i could feel the fronts lack of grip ive only put 50 or so miles on it so far but wow big diff..oh and i dont think theres a much cheaper tire that can be used

May 12th, 2009, 02:26 PM	#1
speedgsx98 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: San Diego Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 250 ninja 2002, 2008 ZX10-R Posts: 149	just mounted Pirelli MT-75's And like I thought, I am finally able to get the rear tire off the ground under hard braking on the right pavement. A feat unattainable with the OEM tires that were 8 years old, even though there was plenty of tread remaining. I never pushed the old tires. Never wanted to try. After mounting these today, I got out on the road and began to lean the bike over in the turns and actually accelerate a bit with the bike leaned over. I think this will be fun. I'm too cheap, so I changed them myself with flathead screwdrivers using cut up pieces of plastic milk jug to protect the rims. I live in a condo, so there was a lot of up and down the stairs, and I had to take them to the gas station to seat the beads. But, I got it done in a couple hours time. If I had a garage it would've taken half the time. Oh, and balancing on jackstands using the axles sux. They prob aren't well balanced, but whatever. I rarely take this thing over 85 anyway. A note about these tires... Just the other day I changed from the stock 14t frt sprocket to a 15t. That changed my RPM's from 8900 @75mph to 8175. Now with the smaller Pirelli rear mounted, the RPM is now 8550 @ 75mph. So, gained back half the RPM I had lost with the gear change. If I keep the bike long enough, I'll change the rear sprocket to one tooth smaller when the time comes. Also, the Pirelli looks NOTICEABLY skinnier on the rear. But, as long as it grips, who cares? That's it!

May 31st, 2009, 03:35 PM	#4
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	got it mounted today im spining 9000 @75 , i like the tire so far and i plan on getting the 15 tooth front to knock it down a bit Last futzed with by nate-bama; June 8th, 2009 at 06:07 PM. Reason: i ordered a mt75 rear last week cant wait to try it out

June 19th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#5
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	mt75 my rears been on a few weeks now and my stock front scares me so i ordered a mt front last night. grip is great on the rear , wind can cause the rear to feel loose at high speed but no biggie __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

June 21st, 2009, 01:27 PM	#6
Apex Livin' the Minimoto Life Name: Mark Location: Riding around in TX Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2022 Honda Navi, 2018 Z-125 Pro Posts: A lot.	I've been on my PSD's for a while now, WOW. Dunlop's are pieces of, well, you know... lol I love the sport demons. I think I have found a favorite tyre. I'm ready for a track day now! __________________________________________________ --- My IG Page --- My FB page! --- 2022 Honda Navi && 2018 Z-125 Pro

June 26th, 2009, 08:43 PM	#7
nate-bama North Alabama Mtn. ryder Name: Nate Location: Alabama Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2006 Posts: 537	mounted my mt 75 front now that the bike has no dunrocks it feels great. my rear mt has been on a few weeks and when cornering hard i could feel the fronts lack of grip ive only put 50 or so miles on it so far but wow big diff..oh and i dont think theres a much cheaper tire that can be used __________________________________________________ QTRltrPWR

May 12th, 2009, 02:35 PM	#2
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Congadulations on the new tires. I just changed over from OEM to Pirelli Sport Demons and noticed improvement in handling as well. I haven't tried to lift the rear tire though and probably won't. I'm too old for that.

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