RF900 and Pilot2 tyres

[crash harry]

Here's another vote for PR2s. Unless you ride the RF like a real demon there's no need to go to Powers - I'm running PR2s on the R1 and it does everything I want it to on the road. Track days would be a different story.

[NP82]

Well I guess that is sorted then! Now to source them at a good rate.

I'm also looking at putting some on my RF. I was quoted $300 for the front down here in Dunedin... (don't need to replace the rear yet)
Did you get a good price?
Cheers

[Grubber]

Yep to the pilot 2 ct's. Had some Metzlers before on my Daytona and thrashed them in no time. Put the 2ct's on and they are just awesome. Warm up quick and stick like the proverbial Sh;t to a blanket.
Cycletreads are the place to go. Got a good deal there about 3 months ago. $520 for a set i think.

[dogsnbikes]

Cycletreads are the place to go. Got a good deal there about 3 months ago. $520 for a set i think.

Was quoted that for a set Miches power 2 front road 2 rear for my daytona too,now my tyres wear out at the same rate around the 11000k mark compared to the 3-4000k mark I was getting from just a power 2 rear

Can't go wrong with the road 2's

[Owl]

Yep to the pilot 2 ct's. Had some Metzlers before on my Daytona and thrashed them in no time. Put the 2ct's on and they are just awesome. Warm up quick and stick like the proverbial Sh;t to a blanket.
Cycletreads are the place to go. Got a good deal there about 3 months ago. $520 for a set i think.

So are they Pilot Power 2CT's or Pilot Road 2CT's?

[NP82]

Yep to the pilot 2 ct's. Had some Metzlers before on my Daytona and thrashed them in no time. Put the 2ct's on and they are just awesome. Warm up quick and stick like the proverbial Sh;t to a blanket.
Cycletreads are the place to go. Got a good deal there about 3 months ago. $520 for a set i think.

I was quoted $700 for the set, plus fitting. Think I'll shop around a bit...

[cowpatz]

I was quoted $700 for the set, plus fitting. Think I'll shop around a bit...

Yep that is getting up there. I have not really started to shop around yet but the most was $650 from Bikesport in Helensville....close by. I have yet to try Cycletreads.
My front wheel still has a fair bit of tread left but I dont really like to mix tyres. The front is a Pirelli Diablo. Not sure what sort of compound it is but the PR2's are a dual compound. I prefer to have equal stickability.

[cowpatz]

Quoted $573 for both at cycletreads.

What would be the better rear tyre size...a 170/60 or 180/55 ?

Manufacturers website recommendation is for the 170/60

[MSTRS:Me]

Have a look on one of the spokes on your rear rim. There will be some lettering. Somewhere in there will be a '5' or a '5.5' ... RF's don't all have the same width rim so fit the tyre that suits yours.
5 = 170
5.5 = 180

[cowpatz]

Cheers. Thanks for that.

[RDjase]

Quoted $573 for both at cycletreads.

What would be the better rear tyre size...a 170/60 or 180/55 ?

Manufacturers website recommendation is for the 170/60

Have a look on one of the spokes on your rear rim. There will be some lettering. Somewhere in there will be a '5' or a '5.5' ... RF's don't all have the same width rim so fit the tyre that suits yours.
5 = 170
5.5 = 180

My Ducati Monster has a 5.5 rear and says 170 tyre is recomended. It did have a 180 when i got it, i tryd a 170(cheap trademe 2nd hand metzler) and it turns in better on the twisty stuff. I think i will go with a power 2ct front and Road 2ct rear(in 170). The 170 size doesnt give you as much range in tyres as 180 and 190s

It shouldnt make much differnce with a 170 or 180 on your RF

[MSTRS:Me]

Ah, yea, I run a 180 on a 6" rim and it turns in very smoothly too. I prefer the feel, compared to the 190 I ran before. However, the 190 is the 'recommended' tyre for a 6" rim...same goes for the sizes I stated above.

[Blackbird]

Ah, yea, I run a 180 on a 6" rim and it turns in very smoothly too. I prefer the feel, compared to the 190 I ran before. However, the 190 is the 'recommended' tyre for a 6" rim...same goes for the sizes I stated above.

Interestingly, some quoted 180 tyres are closer to a 190 in reality - the Avon Storm for instance. The newly-released Avon VP2 sport tyre which I've been recently testing for the importer is closer to a true 180.

[MSTRS:Me]

True, that. The profile (shape of the curve of the treaded area, not the sidewall height) can make a huge difference.

[Blackbird]

True, that. The profile (shape of the curve of the treaded area, not the sidewall height) can make a huge difference.

Yep, both the width of the tyre in plan view and the curve as you say. The VP 2 has an 8mm higher crown than the Storm, presumably to aid turn-in and give a bigger footprint when leaned over.