Front end confidence - Page 2

G-Rex · 05-16-2013, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Porkchop

I'm almost certain Pirelli Angels. I'll have to check that though. But the only other option from factory would be BT 016's.

No clip-ons. But I understand what you are saying.

Simple things first. Make sure you monitor your tire pressure closely. I ran a set of Pirellis on my TLR. That's the only brand I've seen that is SO picky about tire pressure. A pound or so off, and the characteristics of the tire changed 180 degrees.

I never had the confidence with the Pirellis that I did with other brands.

azoomm · 05-16-2013, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Simple things first. Make sure you monitor your tire pressure closely. I ran a set of Pirellis on my TLR. That's the only brand I've seen that is SO picky about tire pressure. A pound or so off, and the characteristics of the tire changed 180 degrees.

I never had the confidence with the Pirellis that I did with other brands.

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

DLIT · 05-25-2013, 07:49 PM

Those moments suck. Usually make me ride a lil bit slower the rest of the day. Sometimes it's just a fluke thing.

Sixxxxer · 05-28-2013, 06:46 PM

Had the ass end get loose on me at the track yesterday. I was hauling pretty good though and was on Pilot Power 2CT's that by the end of my day were done for. It was the 2nd to last session when it happened...So it was on my mind during my last session.

Funny thing was I was going to switch to Pirelli DRC's for my next set to see how they worked since i've heard rave reviews from guys who run them at the track.

Porkchop · 06-01-2013, 11:45 PM

As a quick update...

I was completely wrong with the Angels. BT-016's. I haven't had a chance to throw air in the front yet, but I haven't gone out for a joyride since then. I've mainly been on the highway 4 or 5 times down to my mom's and commuting 10 minutes to work the last few days. I haven't had any problems at commuting speed, but I'm still interested in what pressure the front is running. I'm off Monday, and will report back...

azoomm · 06-03-2013, 08:44 AM

Huh, in a month you haven't had the chance to even check your tire pressure? I must be weird then... I check my tire pressure all the time. By the way, you don't need an air compressor. Most times I just use a bicycle pump if my tires need air.

Trip · 06-03-2013, 08:55 AM

tire pressure should be a daily check, takes two seconds to do it and could save your life. Definitely check them before any hard riding.

Porkchop · 06-04-2013, 12:07 AM

Update. Front was down only 1 pound at cold. The rear was spot on. But damn does that 1 pound feel weird. It feels really peaky and tall.

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Originally Posted by azoomm

Huh, in a month you haven't had the chance to even check your tire pressure? I must be weird then... I check my tire pressure all the time. By the way, you don't need an air compressor. Most times I just use a bicycle pump if my tires need air.

It was hard because my bike was in a storage unit until Friday. By the time I would get to a gas station the tires were already warm and it would read different. And I just never got around to picking up a handheld gauge. However, I wish I would have known a bicycle pump could handle that big of a tire. I have had a really good high volume mountain bike pump with gauge the whole time.

05-25-2013, 07:49 PM	#3
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	Those moments suck. Usually make me ride a lil bit slower the rest of the day. Sometimes it's just a fluke thing. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

05-28-2013, 06:46 PM	#4
Sixxxxer Like Gixxxxer But Not Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Dirty Jersey Moto: 2008 ZX6R Posts: 4,891	Had the ass end get loose on me at the track yesterday. I was hauling pretty good though and was on Pilot Power 2CT's that by the end of my day were done for. It was the 2nd to last session when it happened...So it was on my mind during my last session. Funny thing was I was going to switch to Pirelli DRC's for my next set to see how they worked since i've heard rave reviews from guys who run them at the track. __________________ [FRSH] Candy Plasma Blue

06-01-2013, 11:45 PM	#5
Porkchop 125GP Champion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Worthington, OH Moto: Empty Garage Posts: 3,418	As a quick update... I was completely wrong with the Angels. BT-016's. I haven't had a chance to throw air in the front yet, but I haven't gone out for a joyride since then. I've mainly been on the highway 4 or 5 times down to my mom's and commuting 10 minutes to work the last few days. I haven't had any problems at commuting speed, but I'm still interested in what pressure the front is running. I'm off Monday, and will report back... __________________ *Coming soon? 2010 Ducati Monster 696 - Sold 1984 Honda VF500F - Sold 1999 Yamaha R6 - Sold

06-03-2013, 08:44 AM	#6
azoomm moderator chick Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hill Country TX Moto: Pasta Rockets Posts: 8,917	Huh, in a month you haven't had the chance to even check your tire pressure? I must be weird then... I check my tire pressure all the time. By the way, you don't need an air compressor. Most times I just use a bicycle pump if my tires need air.

06-03-2013, 08:55 AM	#7
Trip Hold mah beer! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: 80 Miles South of Moto Heaven Moto: 08 R1200GS Posts: 23,268	tire pressure should be a daily check, takes two seconds to do it and could save your life. Definitely check them before any hard riding.