Continental sportattacks

[0arbreaka]

Who here is running Continental sportattacks? I am looking into getting some for the gixxer. Are they any good?

[98tls]

Got a mate with a set on a much modded TLS and he is very happy with them.No doubt some with trendenitis will disagree but the guy can ride so will go with his opinion.

[HDTboy]

Where abouts are you?
Bugjuice had sport attacks on his 636, and was happy with them. Now he has ex race Race Attacks on, and he's in love.

Two Smoker has Race Attacks coming out his ears at good prices

[0arbreaka]

Im in mt wellington, going to be pricing up the tyres in the next couple of days.

[MD]

I switched to Sport Attacks from Diablo Corsas. I have gone through a few sets now and not interested in changing back. On a dry road the Contis will let you lean until the cows come home. Not as good in the wet as the Pirellis but who rides hard in the wet? Oh, yeah, they cost less.

[BarBender]

Who here is running Continental sportattacks? Are they any good?

I am.
Yes.

[Smokin]

I was using them up till I sold my 1000RR and had no intentions of going back to Corsa's. Awesome tyres.

[Usarka]

Jou ma is so vet, nadat ek haar gespyker het moet ek drie keer omrol voordat ek afval van haar af.


(bling to whoever gets the correct translation)


Your mother is very wet, after i stuck a hairdryer up her she came all over my ford transit ha.

[bugjuice]

yup, they are.
there's plenty of road ones out there, go get 'em (and leave the rest)

[0arbreaka]

Looks like I'll be getting the new tyres sooner than expected, had a puncture today.

[Trudes]

I only have a Hornet and have just changed to Roadattacks, but I LOVE them, so far!!!

[NZsarge]

Looks like I'll be getting the new tyres sooner than expected, had a puncture today.

Bummer, Gutting I know. About a month ago I put a new Michelin Pilot power 2CT on my bike and it was.nt even on a week and I got a nail through it!:doh:

[0arbreaka]

Bummer, Gutting I know. About a month ago I put a new Michelin Pilot power 2CT on my bike and it was.nt even on a week and I got a nail through it!:doh:

Bugger mate, 2ct's are expensive as well.

[laRIKin]

Well I find this interesting.

When we bought SDU's bike it had a Road Attack on the back and a Sport Attack on the front.
Now SDU did not like them much and hated them in the wet.
So last week I gave her my tires to use which she likes and so did I.

Now I have them on my bike and I must say I do not like them and can not wait to replace them.
Could be because they are a mix, but normally they feel fine.
But when I push a bit the front and back do not feel like they are doing different things.

Now I know some will say do not mix, but I have been doing this for years with most other tries with out a problem.
Softer on the front and slightly harder on the back so the back will go before the front.
In this case I would say do not mix these tires.

Have been told to only buy Sport Attack but they are still not the best tire in the wet.

Just my 2 cent's worth so don't shoot me.

[BarBender]

Have been told to only buy Sport Attack but they are still not the best tire in the wet.
Just my 2 cent's worth so don't shoot me.

They're not the best tyre Ive had in the wet either...

[0arbreaka]

Is theyr any other tyres that are recomended? I would like to stay away from pilot powers if I can, are there any decent dunlops on the market. I had dunlop gpr-a10's on my 400 and they were mint.

[Brett]

Is theyr any other tyres that are recomended? I would like to stay away from pilot powers if I can, are there any decent dunlops on the market. I had dunlop gpr-a10's on my 400 and they were mint.

I dunno why you are anti the 2CT's. They are friggin awesome on my bike! That said, I haven't tried any of the others yet and having come off pilot sports, anything would seem brilliant!

[ajturbo]

i have one on the rear of the buell (sport attack)... i like them BUT.. it is too soft for the twin.. will go to road attack.. next..

[Kwaka14]

You could try Avon Vipers too, not sold a lot over here but get great reviews overseas and are supposed to be the ducks nuts in the wet....

[0arbreaka]

I dunno why you are anti the 2CT's. They are friggin awesome on my bike! That said, I haven't tried any of the others yet and having come off pilot sports, anything would seem brilliant!

Ive heard good things about the 2ct's, I was talking about the normal pilot powers before, they seem a bit flimsy, when braking hard it feels like abs is kicking in, this isnt a problem Ive had with other tyres. The 2ct's are the latest michelins arent they? I may try them at some stage if I get a heap of rave reviews about them.
I just got the contis this morning and Im already liking them:woohoo:, will give a bit of review when theyre run in, havnt had a chance to go for a decent blat on them yet.

[Fryin Finn]

Correct me if I'm wrong but Sport Attack and Road Attack tyres will probably have different sidewall stiffness as well as rubber compound and could noticeably impinge on handling characteristics.
I'm running Road Attacks on the XJR and I'm pleased with the handling but not sure of longevity (compared with Bridgestone BT020's)

[Gremlin]

well... you have them anyway.... so this comes a bit late, but I told you my thoughts.

Very good tyres. Have had a set on my 10, used the 190/55. Now that is a work of art. Profile forever, you can really really lean it over, still grips. Pity I have ended up with about 5k, but that ain't too bad, when I think of the peeling I put it through.

Reviews said they went off real bad about half way into life, but I haven't really had this happen to me. Have found the varying grip odd, being able to lay the power down leant right over, but on the odd average corner, I had to try 3-4 times to stop it snaking all over the place. Slides are predictable, easily controllable and slow to happen as such (ie, it doesn't just snap)

On the whole, very satisfied, and will continue to use them.

[0arbreaka]

Made this thread before the need for the new set arose, but so far I am very satisfied with them.

[kiwifruit]

Pity I have ended up with about 5k, but that ain't too bad, when I think of the peeling I put it through.


umm
do you, mean 5000km?!!
amazing!!!

[Gremlin]

do you, mean 5000km?!!
amazing!!!
well... I don't ride like mr fruit now do I. :lol:

Funniest I had, was coming into whangas, from waihi, one friday. Riding with a mate on a modded 06 10. I complain to him, sheesh, even cruising into town, damn thing is sliding all over the place, WTF is wrong. Turns out rear was peeled and blistering from edge to edge. Front was all balled :2thumbsup

[kiwifruit]

well... I don't ride like mr fruit now do I. :lol:


obviously not!!
i get at least 8000km from a rear
12,000 from a pilot power

[Gremlin]

obviously not!!
i get at least 8000km from a rear
12,000 from a pilot power
bastard! :crybaby:

I have no idea how you managed that... even my 7r with z6 only got 10k

[BarBender]

bastard! :crybaby:

I have no idea how you managed that... even my 7r with z6 only got 10k

Fruity is smoooooth on the throttle G.

[kiwifruit]

Fruity is smoooooth on the throttle G.

:lol:
yes....
and the 62mph limiter works wonders

[BIGBOSSMAN]

I've just put 'em on my 10, after a thousand clicks or so they really feel good - quicker tip into corners than the old Diablos but steady as a rock while cranked over. Haven't tried them in the wet (well real wet anyways), or the track yet.

[laRIKin]

Reviews said they went off real bad about half way into life, but I haven't really had this happen to me. Have found the varying grip odd, being able to lay the power down leant right over, but on the odd average corner, I had to try 3-4 times to stop it snaking all over the place.

So far I have found that they are good most of the time and then for no reason they feel real weird in one or two corners on a ride.
It feels like the tire went flat or found a real bad groove on the road.
I'm starting to play with my fork settings to see if I can stop this weird feeling that I'm getting now and then.

[The Stranger]

Very good tyres. Have had a set on my 10, used the 190/55. Now that is a work of art. Profile forever, you can really really lean it over, still grips. Pity I have ended up with about 5k, but that ain't too bad, when I think of the peeling I put it through.

Reviews said they went off real bad about half way into life, but I haven't really had this happen to me. Have found the varying grip odd, being able to lay the power down leant right over, but on the odd average corner, I had to try 3-4 times to stop it snaking all over the place. Slides are predictable, easily controllable and slow to happen as such (ie, it doesn't just snap)

On the whole, very satisfied, and will continue to use them.

Sorry, just to be sure, are you referring to the Sport Attacks?

[0arbreaka]

I believe he was referring to the sport attacks.

[laRIKin]

I believe he was referring to the sport attacks.

:Oops: I hope so.

[Zapf]

I have ran the tread design of the Attacks thru me head when they 1st came out (yes its a pastime of mine)... and did came to the conclusion the tread design were not as good for draining water as other pattens. So what you guys say here does support that conclusion.

[Gremlin]

Sorry, just to be sure, are you referring to the Sport Attacks?
Yes... I do believe I am? :rolleyes: The thread said sportattacks... so I ran in here, offering my 2c :msn-wink:

I do love that they come in a 190/55... I have seen a 190/50, and that 5% makes a massive difference, in curve of tyre, and the lean angles you can achieve without running off the edge.

[The Stranger]

Yes... I do believe I am? :rolleyes: The thread said sportattacks... so I ran in here, offering my 2c :msn-wink:

I do love that they come in a 190/55... I have seen a 190/50, and that 5% makes a massive difference, in curve of tyre, and the lean angles you can achieve without running off the edge.

Yes, thank you for the thread title, I was actually aware of that. It's just your post was a reply to another in which the person stated they had Road Attacks.

[Gremlin]

Yes, thank you for the thread title, I was actually aware of that. It's just your post was a reply to another in which the person stated they had Road Attacks.
no worries... :bleh: the Road attacks simply wouldn't have enough grip...

[laRIKin]

So far I have found that they are good most of the time and then for no reason they feel real weird in one or two corners on a ride.
It feels like the tire went flat or found a real bad groove on the road.
I'm starting to play with my fork settings to see if I can stop this weird feeling that I'm getting now and then.

Well I have played with the front end and the rear end and now I'm happy with the tires, on the dry roads.
I mainly needed to put more pre load on the rear and a click or two here and there and all is fine now.

I like to run a soft set up and these tires don't seem to like that.
Was also told to run higher than normal pressures to get the best out of them. FIIK :scratch:

[Cr1MiNaL]

I have Pilot Powers and love them ... theyre like glued to the road when theyre warm.

[Masterchop]

I have a Sport Attack on the front and Road on the rear of the 999.This is the third set I've had and am real happy with them,I have 3000km on this set so far and are wearing well,I reckon I should get another 2-3k out of them.

They are just as sticky and handle just as well as the Pirrellis I had on before.
And are cheaper.

[0arbreaka]

So far so good with my set of sportattacks, they stick like shit to a blanket when theyr warm.

[2_SL0]

I have Pilot Powers and love them ... theyre like glued to the road when theyre warm.

Errrr didn't you fall off the road? :Pokey: