03-19-2008, 08:28 PM | #51 | |
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My point is the Bridgestones will work until he's used to the bike. Why throw out or try to resell a brand new tire? Plenty of time for new rubber later.
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03-19-2008, 08:30 PM | #52 |
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I see your point, don't get me wrong. I'm the type that will take off the stock tires at 500 miles and replace 'em with Powers. That's what I did on my current bike.
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03-19-2008, 11:01 PM | #53 |
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well the main difference is that I'm still a newb and you are already dragging knee on the track. I'll ride these out for a while and then when the front wears out I'll probably replace both of them. I plan on having this bike for a long time...
Tires, suspension, brakes...all of these performance mods don't make any sense until you are a good enough rider that you can notice the difference. Which I'm not. Yet. |
03-19-2008, 11:13 PM | #54 | |
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03-19-2008, 11:35 PM | #55 | |
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Should be interesting to see the results. My front and rear each have 7,000 miles on them and they're evenly matched for wear. Since the front is used already, it's a race to the belts for Crazy
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03-22-2008, 06:58 PM | #56 | |
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I'd replace stockers with zero miles with a set of Pilot Power. Bottom line. Once you ride a sticky set of tires...you will never ride shitty tires again.
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03-22-2008, 08:01 PM | #57 |
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I'm anxious to see how the Corsa III's handle on the 1125, especially after Trips little ordeal
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03-22-2008, 08:19 PM | #58 | |
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I can tell you, in dry conditions, they handle excellently.
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03-23-2008, 01:33 AM | #59 |
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03-23-2008, 04:21 AM | #60 |
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Awesome dude... looks to be in great shape. Glad you finally got it!
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