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Old 03-10-2008, 01:54 PM   #51
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i had dunlops on the zx6r and i slid on me in a couple turns and i lost all confidence in them, i bought a set of pp and never had a problem on them either from the zx6r or the torquey rc51 they held up well enough, i run 32 psi and get ~4k miles, i had to chose between dunlops and metzlers, i put on some miles at a brisk pace 2 up and never felt a hiccup or wiggle, but ill wait till i put some harder solo miles on it before the jury comes in on them and see how long they last to see if they are a viable option
Why run so low? I run the Pilots at 37 front and rear with no slide issues.
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Old 03-10-2008, 02:42 PM   #52
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when i took the stt trackday they stated that was the perferred tire pressure for these tires, i tried it and it worked and i have experimented with other pressures and found 32 to be the magic number for me
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when i took the stt trackday they stated that was the perferred tire pressure for these tires, i tried it and it worked and i have experimented with other pressures and found 32 to be the magic number for me
32 in the PP's is perfect for my style of riding.
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Old 03-10-2008, 02:44 PM   #54
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when i took the stt trackday they stated that was the perferred tire pressure for these tires, i tried it and it worked and i have experimented with other pressures and found 32 to be the magic number for me
I run 32 on the track... but I wouldn't run that on the street...
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i do bump it up for my touring adventures though
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I ran my PP's at 28 for the track. They stuck like glue. 37 on the street and you're the golden goose.
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I ran my PP's at 28 for the track. They stuck like glue. 37 on the street and you're the golden goose.
32 works for me, but I ride real aggressive for the street. I know a track day will change that though.
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32 works for me, but I ride real aggressive for the street. I know a track day will change that though.
Ever run them higher?
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Ever run them higher?
I ran them at 36 when I first got the bike. It seems to stiff for me(My forks are non adjustable) so less tire pressure gives me a better ride.
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I ran them at 36 when I first got the bike. It seems to stiff for me(My forks are non adjustable) so less tire pressure gives me a better ride.
I see. I ran them lower when I first got them. Then someone told me to increase the pressure. I get the same handling with slower wear.
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