RF900 and Pilot2 tyres

[cowpatz]

Thanks but I guess it the choice is less clear now. It does have a 5.5 rim and the current tyre is a 180/55. As I have never run a 170 on it what do you reckon I opt for, the recommended 170 or the 180?

[Owl]

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.

Just out of curiosity MSTRS, have you tried a 190/55?

[Mully]

Thanks but I guess it the choice is less clear now. It does have a 5.5 rim and the current tyre is a 180/55. As I have never run a 170 on it what do you reckon I opt for, the recommended 170 or the 180?

Mine's running a 170 Diablo on the rear. You are welcome to come and take it for a ride to see what you think of the 170... Good comparison if you are running Diablos too....

(but not today or tomorrow, cos I just realised the WOF expired a couple if weeks ago......)

[MSTRS:Me]

Thanks but I guess it the choice is less clear now. It does have a 5.5 rim and the current tyre is a 180/55. As I have never run a 170 on it what do you reckon I opt for, the recommended 170 or the 180?

Stick with what you are familiar with...if you are happy with it, that is.

Just out of curiosity MSTRS, have you tried a 190/55?

I ran a Pilot Sport in 190. I don't recall the profile. When it was fucked, I wanted to replace it with Road2, but all I could get was a 180, and I loved the difference.

[Colapop]

I found running a 180 meant I had to roll the old girl over into the corners and it took more effort to get her back up. I'm running a 170 now and she handles as good as can be expected for a RF.

Wastrel, Jonboy? Two more weekends travel would have made it to 18k...

[RDjase]

I found running a 180 meant I had to roll the old girl over into the corners and it took more effort to get her back up. I'm running a 170 now and she handles as good as can be expected for a RF.

Wastrel, Jonboy? Two more weekends travel would have made it to 18k...

Thats what i found with my Duke as well

[MSTRS:Me]

Wastrel, Jonboy? Two more weekends travel would have made it to 18k...

Who, me? I got about 8000 out of the rear Sport, and it was so thin you could see light through it once off the rim.
Conversely, the Road2 had done about 18000, and was still WOFable. Just.

[RDjase]

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

What are the powers like in the wet? I want to go Power 2 front and a road 2 rear(170) Just wondering about the wet peformance between the two

[crazyhorse]

I know how you feel. I've used Diablo's on my SV for what seems like forever, and they never let me down once. It was not the best option to put on the GSXR1000 when I needed to put new tyres on it, as they would be chewed out too quickly. The boys here are all running Pilot Road 2's, so decided to try them out.

Personally, they seem to grip well, even in the wet, as I managed to ride bit quicker than some in the rain, and I never lost confidence in them.

Certainly a tyre I would recommend as they tend to stick as well as my favourite Pirrellis.

Sometimes you gotta try something, but the boys all rave about the PR2's, and now, so do I

[Blackbird]

Sometimes you gotta try something....

Yep, I've just been evaluating the new Avon VP2 sport tyres for the importer. They've lasted pretty well considering they were on a lardy old tub like the Blackbird but the grip...... bloody hell, my nerve failed well before they let go in all conditions.

The full life write-up should be in Kiwi Biker in the next couple of months, so there's another tyre well worth considering.

[Owl]

What are the powers like in the wet? I want to go Power 2 front and a road 2 rear(170) Just wondering about the wet peformance between the two

Powers are good as gold in the wet. I wanted to try a PR2 on the front of mine this time, but they didn't have any my size, so I opted for the trusty Power 2CT. I also like the standard Powers wet or dry.

[dogsnbikes]

What are the powers like in the wet? I want to go Power 2 front and a road 2 rear(170) Just wondering about the wet peformance between the two

I never had a problem in the wet.....lets say that I am just comfortable riding in the wet as I am in the dry.....

it took me 12 months to get the tyre/suspension combination right for my style of riding/weight and knowing where my comfort zone is

but everyone I know with road 2s seem to be happi with them and they are seasoned riders

j

[cowpatz]

Mine's running a 170 Diablo on the rear. You are welcome to come and take it for a ride to see what you think of the 170... Good comparison if you are running Diablos too....

(but not today or tomorrow, cos I just realised the WOF expired a couple if weeks ago......)

Many thanks for the offer there Mully. However I have decided on the 180/55.

[RDjase]

I know how you feel. I've used Diablo's on my SV for what seems like forever, and they never let me down once

What model Diablo's were you running on the SV?

I was going to try Diablo rosso's as they are available in 170 rear

[emaN]

I've had mine since May 03 & always run standard tyre sizes on it.
Can't really see the point of forking out the extra moolah for a 180.

At the moment I'm running Pilot Sport up front & a Road on rear.
It allows for knee down, black lines, good mileage, & all weather riding.

Sorted!