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Superbird · 03-18-2005, 05:13 PM

ahh i need new tires i forgot. iv been using Metzeler's and i love them they grip like no other. But im up to try another brand and ideas?

prekarious1 · 03-18-2005, 09:28 PM

Michelin Pilot Powers. Unfortunately they are Michelin's, but still they are a great tire

stevie c · 03-18-2005, 10:27 PM

I have Diablos on my Gixer 600,they are brill!

Superbird · 03-18-2005, 11:01 PM

i was thinking about te diablo. they take alot to warm up? the mets new are really hard u have to burn them and get that think *** coating off but after that its soft as boobs

jaydog19833 · 03-19-2005, 02:53 AM

Unless the boobs are fake of course...

stevie c · 03-19-2005, 12:32 PM

Diablos warm up just fine,as fast as any other,no bad points to them so far!

JSXR · 03-19-2005, 01:18 PM

while we're on the topic, i've been tryin to find a place online that sells the dunlop d207zr's for cheap to replace my rear tire but haven't been able to find a single site. all i've been able to find have been the d208. did they stop making the d207 once the newer one came out?

**Trapper** · 03-19-2005, 02:08 PM

Dennis Kirk only lists front tire for the D207zr

Str8up Hooligan · 03-19-2005, 02:30 PM

I ran Metzler MZ1's and I loved them they are a great tire. But then I got a set of Pirrelli Diablo's and when I go for new tires this spring I will be getting another set of Diablo's. They warm up good and I completely trust them in the corners. As with any tire watch that first mile or two on cold days.

Superbird · 03-19-2005, 09:59 PM

i always warm the tires up before anything. I got pulled over on base while warming up the tires and i had to try to explain to the cops what i was doing..... he thought i was losing control of the bike......

axel_2078 · 03-19-2005, 10:23 PM

What would you be doing that would reflect the cops thinking you don't have control of your bike? Whatever happened to just riding around to warm up the tires? I could understand a track racer being worried if his tires are sufficiently warm, but for regular street riding??

JSXR · 03-19-2005, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trappercase

Dennis Kirk only lists front tire for the D207zr

dennis kirk is a good site but its pretty pricey tire wise....ive found better prices on other sites

Superbird · 03-19-2005, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by axel_2078

What would you be doing that would reflect the cops thinking you don't have control of your bike? Whatever happened to just riding around to warm up the tires? I could understand a track racer being worried if his tires are sufficiently warm, but for regular street riding??

Its been really cold down there lately in the 20s and 30 but i usally go to the back wood boondocks with a few buddy of mine.... normal riding i just ride around im talking about messing around i warm up my tires.

2004gsxr600b/w · 03-20-2005, 09:01 AM

if you guy's sign up for gixxer.com you can get member discount on tires and accessories

**Clint** · 03-20-2005, 11:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Superbird

Its been really cold down there lately in the 20s and 30 but i usally go to the back wood boondocks with a few buddy of mine.... normal riding i just ride around im talking about messing around i warm up my tires.

Compression of the tire while riding normally is the most effective method. Weaving back and forth does little (how often do you see racers doing it?). It's not like a car tire, where weaving puts stress on the sidewalls and tread to warm them.

Check this out.

GIXXER-Mike · 03-21-2005, 12:29 AM

'Preciate that info. there, Rowdy! Was just weaving the other week on a 1-mile straight that takes me to a main intersection w/major traffic w/the cages.

**Clint** · 03-21-2005, 12:47 PM

Let's see... that's 37 lives I've saved this week, I think.

SuzukiGirl1 · 03-21-2005, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Str8up Hooligan

...But then I got a set of Pirrelli Diablo's and when I go for new tires this spring I will be getting another set of Diablo's.

Why don't you let them know who GAVE you those Diablos??????

I think it was a helluva one year anniversary present!

iroc_eater · 03-21-2005, 02:56 PM

I've got Dunlop D208's on my Gixxer. They're new, but I can't report anything bad about them. Good grip once they warm up.....me likey!

stevie c · 03-21-2005, 05:15 PM

"08's are fine,dry or wet,but I personally find that Diablos have the edge,but its just a personal preference thing.

03-18-2005, 05:13 PM	#1 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	Tires ahh i need new tires i forgot. iv been using Metzeler's and i love them they grip like no other. But im up to try another brand and ideas?

03-18-2005, 09:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
prekarious1 Sprocket Pilot Joined: May 2004 Bike: 02 busa LE Location: Pensacola Fl Posts: 879	Michelin Pilot Powers. Unfortunately they are Michelin's, but still they are a great tire __________________ If my busa is so slow in the twisties, why can't you keep up?

03-18-2005, 10:27 PM	#3 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	I have Diablos on my Gixer 600,they are brill! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

03-19-2005, 02:53 AM	#5 (permalink)
jaydog19833 U.B's LoveChild Joined: Jun 2004 Bike: 04 GSXR 600 Location: Lake George, NY Posts: 1,288	Unless the boobs are fake of course... __________________ Anyone can fire a bullet. Only the good ones can steer one. Bend your elbow, move your arse, and stick the knee out.

03-19-2005, 12:32 PM	#6 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	Diablos warm up just fine,as fast as any other,no bad points to them so far! __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

03-18-2005, 11:01 PM	#4 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	i was thinking about te diablo. they take alot to warm up? the mets new are really hard u have to burn them and get that think *** coating off but after that its soft as boobs

03-19-2005, 01:18 PM	#7 (permalink)
JSXR Where Am I ? Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: '03 gsxr 600 Location: ny Posts: 31	while we're on the topic, i've been tryin to find a place online that sells the dunlop d207zr's for cheap to replace my rear tire but haven't been able to find a single site. all i've been able to find have been the d208. did they stop making the d207 once the newer one came out?

03-19-2005, 02:08 PM	#8 (permalink)
Trapper Dogs Best Friend(admin) Joined: Jul 2004 Bike: SOLD Location: Moncton NB Canada Posts: 9,189	Dennis Kirk only lists front tire for the D207zr __________________ PointFlushRetrieve.com - Bird Dog Blog Motorcycle-Journal.com Blog

03-19-2005, 02:30 PM	#9 (permalink)
Str8up Hooligan SuzukiGirl1's Love Slave Joined: Oct 2004 Location: hiding from the man Posts: 18	I ran Metzler MZ1's and I loved them they are a great tire. But then I got a set of Pirrelli Diablo's and when I go for new tires this spring I will be getting another set of Diablo's. They warm up good and I completely trust them in the corners. As with any tire watch that first mile or two on cold days.

03-19-2005, 09:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Superbird Banned Joined: Jan 2005 Bike: 2003 blk/silv GSXR 600 Location: Barksdale Air Force Base Posts: 455	i always warm the tires up before anything. I got pulled over on base while warming up the tires and i had to try to explain to the cops what i was doing..... he thought i was losing control of the bike......

03-19-2005, 10:23 PM	#11 (permalink)
axel_2078 Sit speling cheker Joined: May 2004 Bike: 2003 Marauder 800 Location: Fairview Heights, IL Posts: 1,668	What would you be doing that would reflect the cops thinking you don't have control of your bike? Whatever happened to just riding around to warm up the tires? I could understand a track racer being worried if his tires are sufficiently warm, but for regular street riding?? __________________ "Rome didn't win wars by holding meetings. They did it by crushing those who opposed them." - unknown Everyone has a dark side. Mine's just a little closer to the surface.

03-20-2005, 09:01 AM	#14 (permalink)
2004gsxr600b/w Newbie Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 gsxr 600 Location: central jerzey Posts: 16	if you guy's sign up for gixxer.com you can get member discount on tires and accessories __________________ framesliders/huger/undertail/leds/tre /and more to come

03-21-2005, 12:29 AM	#16 (permalink)
GIXXER-Mike U.B's LoveChild Joined: Aug 2004 Bike: 2004 GSX-R600 (Blue/White) Location: ALABAMA Posts: 1,113	'Preciate that info. there, Rowdy! Was just weaving the other week on a 1-mile straight that takes me to a main intersection w/major traffic w/the cages. __________________ "I'm here to fight for truth, and justice, and the American way."

03-21-2005, 02:56 PM	#19 (permalink)
iroc_eater Clunked into first gear Joined: Oct 2004 Bike: '88 GSX-R 750 Location: Washington (State, not the district) Posts: 222	I've got Dunlop D208's on my Gixxer. They're new, but I can't report anything bad about them. Good grip once they warm up.....me likey! __________________ *Kevin, the Iroc Eater* Got Me the Princess

03-21-2005, 05:15 PM	#20 (permalink)
stevie c Sit speling cheker Joined: Mar 2004 Bike: GSX-R 600 K1 Location: Northants,UK Posts: 1,631	"08's are fine,dry or wet,but I personally find that Diablos have the edge,but its just a personal preference thing. __________________ Stevie C '02 Gixer 600 K1,Yellow and Black (fastest colour!), always beats red ones!! Why put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

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