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Old 12-06-2008, 03:47 AM   #51
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While a 180 may be more common, it may not be what is best. A larger tire will slow the handling down. A 160 or 170 will give plenty of grip on an SV and keep the handling sharper.
Take offs are cheap, but are a hassle to change every 500-800 miles unless you have to run them and change them yourself.
A super sport tire will give you about half the mileage of a sport-tour tire and for most of us the ST tire will work just as well in 99% of street rides. I am running Bridgestone BT-021's (not 020) on my CBR600 and I have no trouble sticking with riders on SuperSport tires, while sport riding. I just buy fewer tires, less often...
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but i even though i guess u can consider 180's are more commo-that doesnt mean 160's or 170's are rare. if what u got now works well for u, doin the swap is worthless. cutty said its too soft, but he's way heavier than you. stick with what ya got
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Old 12-06-2008, 10:46 AM   #52
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160s are just as common as 180s, and much more common than 190s. Mainly because you see tons of SVs, and now 650Rs racing in club events Lots of older supersports used 160s also. Only problem is, most of the package deals (both tires for the price of a rear) are for 180/55s and 190/50s. You can put a 180 on an SV or 650R, but it's far too much work swapping the swingarm and reindexing the sprocket for too few benefits.
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Old 12-06-2008, 11:20 AM   #53
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I can get a set of regular Pilot Powers for $195, plus tax right now. I would charge you a handling fee for me to run out and get them for you. And then shipping. You're better off finding something locally by that point.

So basically your post is worthless.
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Old 12-08-2008, 04:55 PM   #54
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all troof,

but i even though i guess u can consider 180's are more commo-that doesnt mean 160's or 170's are rare. if what u got now works well for u, doin the swap is worthless. cutty said its too soft, but he's way heavier than you. stick with what ya got
You calling me fat?!?!?!

Guess it depends on how you like your suspension set up. I like it on the stiff side.
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Old 12-08-2008, 10:00 PM   #55
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You calling me fat?!?!?!

Guess it depends on how you like your suspension set up. I like it on the stiff side.
if you were her size, that would explain why you think buells arent underpowered




lol so calm down, shes like a size 4
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Old 12-09-2008, 05:45 PM   #56
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Where do you usually find the best deals on tires?
Vendor at the track
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:02 AM   #57
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I have a stack of Diablos in my basement, When they had the buy a rear get a front. I got a set, my dad got a set, my wife got a set at work, and a friend of mine that does not ride got a set. It helped that I had a friend that already sold them and sold me the rears pretty cheap.
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:11 AM   #58
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I have a stack of Diablos in my basement, When they had the buy a rear get a front. I got a set, my dad got a set, my wife got a set at work, and a friend of mine that does not ride got a set. It helped that I had a friend that already sold them and sold me the rears pretty cheap.
Such a generous friend you are.
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Old 12-11-2008, 10:45 AM   #59
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I thought I'd use them up in a year or two but I forgot I'm married and we don't ever ride anymore.
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