Has anyone used these yet?
They are new on the market.
I just put one on my bike (rear)
Seems real good so far. Very easy to scrub in, and feels great at all lean angles.
If anyone else has some, id love to hear what ya reckon.
Cheers
Has anyone used these yet?
They are new on the market.
I just put one on my bike (rear)
Seems real good so far. Very easy to scrub in, and feels great at all lean angles.
If anyone else has some, id love to hear what ya reckon.
Cheers
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Originally Posted by Sparky Bills
Haven't tried 'em but they're supposed to be shit hot. I'm very much a "Devel ya know" type person so'll probably stick with the RaceTecs 'till someone givesme something else to try.
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Not the new ones, but I gave up on the previous model diablos after 4 (f'ing 4!!) punctures in 2 weekends. Mates had similar problems.Originally Posted by Sparky Bills
Loved the feel of them, hope the new ones are better suited to the conditions. carry a repair kit.
Be Interested to see how they wear, and what mileage you get. I was thinking about them for when the time comes to get new rubber.
I had 3 punctures on my last set of diablos, all in the rear tyre.
This "punctures in the Diablos" thing came up on overseas forums too. I reckon they must be very soft.
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
I must say, I have used the Diablo's since they came out, and have only had 1 puncture.
That was because of a great big nail.
Other than that, ive had no problem with any, and havnt had any customers come back with punctures either.
Where are the punctures happening on the tyre?
Is it the bead or in the middle?
Motorcycing is not a hobby, It is a way of life!
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I've only ever had one puncture on a bike, and that was a very small nail, that ended up just missing the tread block and going in a groove, in the new Azaro on the back of the FahrtSturm.Originally Posted by Sparky Bills
Fortunately Kerry fixed it for free.
I've had lots of bits of glass, small metal objects etc. in my tyres since communtering in D'Auckland. You'd think I'd learn to not ride in the gutter....
... and that's what I think.
Or summat.
Or maybe not...
Dunno really....
These are basically a Pirelli-badged version of the Metzeler Roadtec Z6. Many of you will know that I think the Z6s are a great tyre and, given Pirellis ownership of Metzeler, the Stradas should be every bit as good...
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Originally Posted by Hitcher
They seem to be so far.
Am taking note of how many K's i get out of the rear.
2-3k out of a std set of Diablo's just got too silly.
When going on the track, ill have race tyres, but while on the road.. The Strada's should be sweet.
We will see.
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Originally Posted by Sparky Bills
5 punctures in total 1x first rear - 4 x replacement rear.
Note that it was on the Trophy (very heavy bike) and i'm no lightweight.
some were on dirt roads. no foreign objects (apart from me) all in the middle 1/3rd of the rear.
I used to get 12,000km out of a Z6 rear on my ZRX1200R.Originally Posted by Sparky Bills
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
Was that riding it or pushing round the garage, I'm a nana rider and i'v never got more than 8000k's from any tire on any bike [confused]Originally Posted by Hitcher
Originally Posted by Hitcher
I know there is a tie up with the ownership of the companies but this seems stretching things too far.
Pirelli Diablo Corsas have been rated the best sports/track day tyre around the Metzeler equivalent weren't rated anywhere near that good.
The ordinary Diablo is also a top tyre for its intended use. The Diablo Strada is new and I understand similar to the ordinary Diablo but with greater tead depth intended to fit the "sport/touring" category along with Bridgestone BT020s etc.
All of this is about perceptions really. I would love Diablo Stradas but I wouldn't want Z6s for a wart on my arse. (Please note correct spelling :-)
I know people who swear by Z6s and others, equally knowledable, who wouldn't use them if they were free.
I would take a powerful load of convincing that Pirelli and Metzeler are the same tyre. Maybe one day, but not just yet.
But hey,I've been surprised before...
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Jeez Louise, I've just checked the cost prices, we're not Pirelli stockists but $100.00 more than a Z6 is over the top. And rec retail of $508.00 for a rear?
I like Pirelli but I don't think I'll be switching anytime soon.
Speed doesn't kill people.
Stupidity kills people.
I don't nana around too much when riding. I'm pretty diligent about ensuring tyres are inflated to the correct pressures and all that sort of stuff.Originally Posted by sixpackback
"Standing on your mother's corpse you told me that you'd wait forever." [Bryan Adams: Summer of 69]
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