08-14-2008, 01:21 AM | #1 |
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Pirelli Diablo Rosso
Well after this 500 mile ride to pick up Chewy, my set of Shinkos that came on the R1 are going to be shot, thankfully. I have been looking around considering tires such as the diablo stradas and the road 2cts, but started looking at the rossos recently. Reading reviews, they look pretty good, and are supposed to give better wear than most street tires, but didn't know if anyone else had experience witht them at all. Kneedraggers has them for 275 shipped for a 120/70 and 190/50.
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08-14-2008, 07:58 AM | #2 | |
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Well, I just put on a Rosso rear and Diablo front so I'll let you know how it goes. The rear came in with a Strada sticker on it, tied to a Strada front. They had a Diablo front, so I went with the (semi) matched stickier tires. So far I like them a lot. Better than the BT020s or Pilot Roads I have run- no idea what mileage I can expect though. Not as much feedback from the front as the 'Stones, but it doesn't have the "OMFG I'm falling!" feeling the Michelin did. Only 27 miles on the set so far, but they really inspire confidence.
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08-14-2008, 08:31 AM | #3 | ||
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08-14-2008, 07:05 PM | #5 | |
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No- because I knew it wouldn't be long till I lost the front (again). The Pirellis I have now require a little more effort, but they're a lot more consistent. It's not *wham* you're leaning. More gradual and controlled.
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08-15-2008, 12:02 AM | #6 |
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The Diablo Rosso's are on the short list for the next tire set. Don't have personal experience with them, but 1098 riders are raving about them.
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08-21-2008, 09:52 AM | #7 |
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It's the other way for me. I couldn't get the Michelin to turn for shit and went back to Pirelli/Metzler.
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08-21-2008, 10:47 AM | #8 | |
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Me too. Those suckers dove into corners with a vengeance.
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08-21-2008, 11:46 AM | #9 |
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Well I ordered a set of em last friday and should be here on tuesday. Motorcycle superstore was the only place I could find 190/55-17 and I had to wait until yesterday for it to get to them for them to ship. I also found a 20 dollar off online coupon so with the front it was 263 shipped. There is a guy in Springfield who works for a dealership that is going to mount and balance my tires for me at his house for 40 bucks for the set! I also have a pair of klucky pucks on the way for when I start hitting the track some next spring.
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08-27-2008, 01:50 AM | #10 |
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Tires got in today. Tomorrow, a guy who works at a dealership is going to put them on for me after he gets off of work for 40 bucks. He has a no-mar at his house, and being that he makes a living changing tires, i'm not too worried about not going to a dealership or service shop for it.
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