Okay so I have 3000 miles on my girl. Front tire seams cupped, and rear has a flat spot. Time for new shoes?
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Muzzy slip ons
Created on: 01/16/14 10:32 PM
Replies: 7
Oldguyonazx14r
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RichardZX14rNinja
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jwh20
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RE: tires
01/17/14 3:17 AM
My 08 had less than 2500 miles when I bought it and the rear tire had 0% tread left and the front had about 10% left. So you did well! New tires make all the difference. I put Michelin Pilot Road 3's on my since I prefer longer tread life and better overall performance than the sticky-like-glue compounds of more aggressive tires.
BUSAKILLER1987
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Grn14
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BUSAKILLER1987
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RE: tires
01/17/14 4:18 PM
Actually grn. I fibbed a little. It was 5,800. Still, not bad. I use to go way further on my R6. I went with michelin pilot power 3's because I had them on my R6 and they lastes a long time so I'm hoping to do the same on my 14.
yannih
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RE: tires
01/19/14 11:03 PM
Hi Guy's,
My feedback on the Michelin Pilot Power 3's are they are brilliant.
My riding entails the odd track day (though I haven't done a track day on the Pilot 3's yet) and mostly going away with the boys on tour.
After putting on the Pilot 3's I changed my rear after 9300kms and the guy changing the tyre said there was 500/1000kms still left on it.
I still have the original front tyre on and its had just over 11500kms but very close to being replaced now.
This all on a big powerful bike with a large bloke (110kgs)on board.
I had Pilot Pures on before these and they needed replacing (big time) after 6000kms.
We ride pretty hard when away and the grip has been superb in the dry.
I can't comment on wet weather performance as I haven't had a chance to test in the rain.
My last comment?
Great tyres for grip and lasting ability. Way better than the Pilot Pures on all levels.
Highly recommended.
* Last updated by: yannih on 1/19/2014 @ 11:07 PM *
Grn14
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RE: tires
01/19/14 11:07 PM
I ran Pilots one time...didn't like the vague feeling I was getting from the rear.Pirellis have always been the best on my bike(s).EXCEPT for the Bridgestone 003's I had on my 07.Mileage was not too good...but for carving....most excellent.
* Last updated by: Grn14 on 1/19/2014 @ 11:09 PM *
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