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Went for a ride today.
When I got back, I did a few jobs on the bike and noticed my rear has done exactly the same thing (Pirelli Diablo). So it looks like I'm in need of a new rear tyre too! ![]() The front tyre's stil in very good condition, so I'm only going to replace the rear. I've decided to stick with the Diablo, but should I go for the normal Diablo or the Strada? ![]() I think the obvious line is where I ran my finger down the centre of the tyre (and wiped dust away) Last edited by jamessunhill; 21-05-07 at 06:23 PM. Reason: pic added |
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If an SV650 has a flat tyre in the forest and no-one is there to blow it up, how long will it be 'til someone posts that the reg/rec is duff and the world will end unless a CBR unit is fitted? A little bit of knowledge = a dangerous thing. "a deathless anthem of nuclear-strength romantic angst" |
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Thank you. I susbscribe to another forum where all the tyre threads seem to be centred around which tyre gave the best grip - there's long and lengthy discussion about warm-up times, pushing it to the limit through fast bends, squirming under hard acceleration out of corners etc. Now this would be a valid topic...if it wasn't for the fact that when you meet these guys their tyres have chicken strips about 3/4" wide each side. Most of them haven't even dared get to the limits of a sidecar tyre, let alone a sports one.
I've turned up at one of their meets on a borrowed 1991 CBR600 with squared off BT020s and demonstrated how good even a shagged set of sports/touring tyres will grip by doing knee-down laps of a large roundabout when we stopped for a fag. It's not difficult, even my daughter can do it and has done on occasion, all it takes is confidence, experience and a modicum of riding ability. The tyres are the least of your concerns. Quote:
Pilot Sports are fantastic tyres, and you can buy them dirt cheap at the moment from Universal Tyres (roundandblack) on ebay. |
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Does nobody look at their own bikes and maintain them themselves any more - or is that what dealers are for, to point out the obvious, like chains dragging on the floor and bald tyres? |
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I came home yesterday, did a few jobs and thought OH S**T. ![]() So I'll be having a new tyre fitted this week and the bike will feel different again! ![]() |
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You'll notice the difference, but take it easy on the new tyre when you first put it on and make sure it's scrubbed in before trying to find out how nice it feels in corners. As experienced as I am, a few years ago I still dropped a brand new Firestorm a mile from the dealers because I forgot I was on brand new tyres. Serves me right for not regularly buying new bikes, I'd only ever picked up used ones on pre-scrubbed in rubber before. Cost me £1000 to learn that vital lesson. |
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I'll take that into consideration (i'll be careful).
Just ordered a Pirelli Diablo Strada. Should be fitted tomorrow or Thursday ![]() |
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The tyre's a standard diablo. I was thinking of trying a more touring orientated tyre as they only go square too quickly otherwise.
I knew the tyre was going off before I noticed the cuts/tears. Took the pics as soon as I found them. I do all my own servicing as I can't begrudge paying someone loads of money for what are relatively simple jobs. |
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