Tyre issue?

[p.dath]

1997 GSXR600...

I used the Michelin Tyre Selector:
http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/tire-selector#s=0

The Pilot Road 3 is not suitable for your bike - according to the tyre manufacturer. Most likely it has not been designed to handle the amount of power output by your bike.

Out of the remaining tyres recommended the Pilot Power 3, which you are currently using, is the stand out best tyre for on-road use (IMHO). It has both the best wet and dry traction of the options presented, and also a a reasonable lifetime.

[SMOKEU]

I used the Michelin Tyre Selector:
http://motorcycle.michelinman.com/tire-selector#s=0

The Pilot Road 3 is not suitable for your bike - according to the tyre manufacturer. Most likely it has not been designed to handle the amount of power output by your bike.

Out of the remaining tyres recommended the Pilot Power 3, which you are currently using, is the stand out best tyre for on-road use (IMHO). It has both the best wet and dry traction of the options presented, and also a a reasonable lifetime.

My bike has only 100BHP ish when new, and even though I'm a slow (really, really slow) rider these sports tyres don't usually let me down, even in wet or cold conditions. I guess I have another excuse to go do some track time!

[Owl]

I've got a Michelin PP 2CT on the rear, and had a normal PP on the front before, and never had any problems with grip even when riding gently.

Had a couple of issues with grip on new tyres, but rears and not fronts.

Worst was a new Avon Storm and after riding 20km on the open road, I hit a line of wet road and rain. Within approx 50 metres, the rear cut loose and slid with the road camber. After that ass puckering moment, I continued on for about 100 metres until it happened again, only this time the bike was still crossed up when I came to a complete halt. Decided to turn around and head for the safety of dry road, then found I had trouble getting traction with even slight acceleration. No more drama once I reached dry road and after that tyre was scrubbed in, never had an issue with the wet either?

Ever since then though, I always wipe my new tyres down with brakleen after fitting them. Never had a new tyre slip since.

[SVboy]

If I am not mistaken, that is the infamous corner that cost OAB his arm. Tricky corner, even in the dry, going up but particularly going down.

[SMOKEU]

If I am not mistaken, that is the infamous corner that cost OAB his arm. Tricky corner, even in the dry, going up but particularly going down.

Fuck, that's pretty bad. So maybe it's not just me being a n00b.

[p.dath]

My bike has only 100BHP ish when new, and even though I'm a slow (really, really slow) rider these sports tyres don't usually let me down, even in wet or cold conditions. I guess I have another excuse to go do some track time!

Only 600 BHP? That's mid-range. :-)

[SMOKEU]

Only 600 BHP? That's mid-range. :-)

I wish!