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Old 02-05-11, 08:22 AM   #33
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Default Re: Michelin Pilot Road 3's

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Originally Posted by -Ralph- View Post
Dry grip - I've never come across a modern road tyre that didn't grip in the dry, even the awful D220 Dunlops that come OEM on the SV, and the BT020 "slipstones". If anything the tread pattern will help the tyre warm up, and improve grip.
I had a set fitted on Thursday last and can tell you that dry grip is excellent. There is no tearing on the edges/shoulders yet, despite some spirited riding that would have Avon Storms puckering up...

So far I'm liking the very progressive roll-in to full lean, the front has a very round profile which makes them lean in nicely and are super stable banked over. Downside is that the steering is a lot slower, making fast direction changes harder - it can also feel like the bike is understeering because I expect it turn faster.

So far a happy camper with 400+ miles on them.
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