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Old 02-17-2009, 11:35 PM   #1
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Default New tires....

dont ya just love the way your bike feels with a new set of tires

got my wheels and new Pirelli Diablo Corsa III's in the truck to get them put on tomorrow, now just gotta get some warm weather to ride...
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:37 PM   #2
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Yep! I have a new set of tires just waiting to be put on!

(need new job first...)
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:41 PM   #3
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thing is we put motorcycle tires on at my work, but its still cheaper for me to have someone else do it.....that blows, my boss will let me change them there for $12 each, but my buddy that owns his own bike shop only charges $10, he's even picking them up at my job and bringing them back to me, cant beat that, and its not just cause we're friends, he charges everybody $10 a tire
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Old 02-17-2009, 11:56 PM   #4
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thing is we put motorcycle tires on at my work, but its still cheaper for me to have someone else do it.....that blows, my boss will let me change them there for $12 each, but my buddy that owns his own bike shop only charges $10, he's even picking them up at my job and bringing them back to me, cant beat that, and its not just cause we're friends, he charges everybody $10 a tire
Wait... you would get charged to do the work yourself?? How does that work?

And I don't always love the feel of new tires. The new PP's were WAY too twitchy for the street on my 1125. After about 500 miles of highway driving/commuting, they were much better.
Loved the feel of my Corsa III's... just wish I could get more than 3K out of a set...
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Old 02-18-2009, 12:00 AM   #5
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[QUOTE=Cutty72;167006]Wait... you would get charged to do the work yourself?? How does that work?

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tell me about it, guess cause i'm using his machine and his time, it pisses me off, that s why i dont even bother, just take em somewhere else
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Old 02-18-2009, 12:02 AM   #6
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tell me about it, guess cause i'm using his machine and his time, it pisses me off, that s why i dont even bother, just take em somewhere else
Can't you do it after hours? I forget where you work, so
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Old 02-19-2009, 12:53 AM   #7
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I'm trying something other than Pilot Powers. I'm getting some Bridgestone BTO16s mounted to my black wheels which are currently being pinstriped. A couple of buddies won't shut up about how nice they are, so I'm giving 'em a shot.
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I'm trying something other than Pilot Powers. I'm getting some Bridgestone BTO16s mounted to my black wheels which are currently being pinstriped. A couple of buddies won't shut up about how nice they are, so I'm giving 'em a shot.
I'm using the BT-016s right now...the jury is still out-I REALLY liked my Pirellis!
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Old 02-19-2009, 02:12 AM   #9
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I'm using the BT-016s right now...the jury is still out-I REALLY liked my Pirellis!
We shall see. I'll be going to my favorite spot on Sunday to break 'em in.
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Old 02-19-2009, 08:56 AM   #10
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I warn you, be cautious on the first ride.
The fast turn/tip in that everyone loves with them on a Jap bike = super twitchyness on a Buell for the first miles. (at least on the 1125)
I like the Corsa's...and they are wearing pretty nicely. But I loved the Pilot Powers. So I figure I'll run a set and see whats what.

The XB might even have sharper geometry than the 1125. Not sure on that.
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