New toy, I think it's a keeper.

[Clivoris]

Lots of people on KB have been having mid corner traction problems lately. Probably reflects that the roads are still very cold despite improvements in the weather. I've also been advised by people that know about these things and MY riding ability, that tyres like super corsas aren't the go on the road. I don't ride aggressively enough to get them up to proper temperature, even with lowered air pressures. Apparently, during the winter there aren't many people that can keep them warm enough on the road. I dunno really but it makes sense to me.
Just my 2 cents.

[Ocean1]

Lots of people on KB have been having mid corner traction problems lately. Probably reflects that the roads are still very cold despite improvements in the weather. I've also been advised by people that know about these things and MY riding ability, that tyres like super corsas aren't the go on the road. I don't ride aggressively enough to get them up to proper temperature, even with lowered air pressures. Apparently, during the winter there aren't many people that can keep them warm enough on the road. I dunno really but it makes sense to me.
Just my 2 cents.

Yup, was far from pushing it so I was surprised how warm they were when I stopped for coffee, probably well short of what they're designed for though. Duno what the brother had on the ZZR but he's obviously more confident with them than I had reason to be on the Buell. Tyre recommendation for sub-optimal conditions?

[Clivoris]

Yup, was far from pushing it so I was surprised how warm they were when I stopped for coffee, probably well short of what they're designed for though. Duno what the brother had on the ZZR but he's obviously more confident with them than I had reason to be on the Buell. Tyre recommendation for sub-optimal conditions?

This is always a hoary (sp?) old chestnut. Can't let that stop me blathering on though I had a set of Conti Sport Attacks that were confidence inspiring in most conditions until the rear started wearing funny, and wore out at lower than expected smileage. I suspect that the problem may have occurred because I couldn't bring myself to run the recommended pressures (4-6 psi higher than usual). Still, they were good while they lasted. I had a good run out of some Avon Vipers on my SV1000. I don't get on with Dunlops. I love the Super Corsas on my Honda 400 so am trying out some Diablos. Not enough mileage yet though to have a proper opinion. Many guys whose opinion I value rave about Michelin Pilot Powers but I didn't like some of the characteristics of the Pilot Sports ( I found them to be to unsettled by surface changes). You wont get much more than 4-5,000km out of a rear anyway so you will get to try a few combinations There must be a few Buell riders out there with suggestions?

[Ocean1]

This is always a hoary (sp?) old chestnut.

'Swot I like, a difinitive answer. Tyre talk's good to start a fight with bikers every time. Cheers dude.

[smoky]

I don't ride aggressively enough to get them up to proper temperature, even with lowered air pressures. Apparently, during the winter there aren't many people that can keep them warm enough on the road.

I wouldn’t think you’d find a tyre that relies on the nature of compound grip (heat) to work on the open road in the wet, in winter. That’s why tyres have groves (tread), to move the water away to give the tyre a chance to work.
Dropping the tyre presser actually closes the tread and makes it more difficult to get grip out of your tyre - Just my opinion.

guys whose opinion I value rave about Michelin Pilot Powers but I didn't like some of the characteristics of the Pilot Sports ( I found them to be to unsettled by surface changes). You wont get much more than 4-5,000km out of a rear anyway

Apparently tyres with higher silicon properties grip better especially in lower temperatures, but wear out quicker.
Duel compound tyres are suppose to give you the best of both worlds, higher silicon value when you lean and need more grip, longer wear value when you’re straight up and down. I’ve already done 4000 k’s and not even half worn yet.

[Clivoris]

I wouldn’t think you’d find a tyre that relies on the nature of compound grip (heat) to work on the open road in the wet, in winter. That’s why tyres have groves (tread), to move the water away to give the tyre a chance to work.

For sure. I wasn't even thinking about the wet. Just thinking about cold but dry roads. If half the hype is to be believed, even those single compound pilot powers are the good stuff for fast warm-up, grip and wear.

[mbazza]

Thanks for a most interesing write up. Agree with what Scumdog said about the English! (That is a worry.) Very nice bike. Pity you can't keep thye KLR. Thanks again. Cheers

[qldzxr250a]

i just got some m3sportec dual compound on the gix and must say very impresed, it rained on way home (not as cold here as u guys....) but was very impressed at the performace and feedback which equaled confidence in the wet like ive never had before.


never tried pirellis or nefing but wont be in a hurry to when the time comes simply because im content with the M3's.

oh yer queensland roads are alot different to yours temp and all......but was pissin rain tonight first time in a while so all the crap came up.

bring on sunny days....

[Animal]

Oh stop it with the big eyes and chin quivering... Here, your daily porn fix:

Oh yeah, that's done it for me!

That's just awesome, Ocean1. For once, I'm even speechless.

[Ocean1]

For once, I'm even speechless.

That's 'cause you don't have the genetically conferred linguistic fortitude of the original recipient dude.

[Animal]

Fark, now I'm speechless AND bewildered!

[marks]

nice write up - thanks
One day I will own one of these...

[Edbear]

Including the universe and everything?
The answer is.....46.

Funny, I thought it was 42! Or did I just miss out again...

Yeah, good write up! Even if it's a bit old now. Then so'm I, so I guess we're even!

[oldrider]

I have only just picked up on this thread O-1, what a great write up!

I have to say that the Buell "Ulysses" has always smoked my tyres, I don't know why, it just does!

Unfortunately, my wallet doesn't smoke to that degree!

I realise yours is not a Ulysses but it is a Buell and they do have that certain appeal.

Congratulations on your new bike, I hope you have a great run with it. Cheers, John.

[Ocean1]

I have only just picked up on this thread O-1, what a great write up!

I have to say that the Buell "Ulysses" has always smoked my tyres, I don't know why, it just does!

Unfortunately, my wallet doesn't smoke to that degree!

I realise yours is not a Ulysses but it is a Buell and they do have that certain appeal.

Congratulations on your new bike, I hope you have a great run with it. Cheers, John.

Thank you John, I'm enjoying it so far.

And yes, I did look at the Ulysses but I'm from the dirt, and it's so far from what I'm used to for that purpose as to be near useless (for me). Much as the Ulysses has it's good points I think your bike is a better compromise for NZ.

I may get an old dirt beater and turn it into a silk purse, (just for the odd dirt caper), but I've never really believed there's an adequate compromise which does either job well enough to be worthwhile. The closest might be a superduke which transforms from Adv to R at the push of a button, on the fly so to speak. Maybe next season eh? If so I'll be in the queue.