Help Please! Which tire should I get for my monster?
Dunlop Q2
Michelin Power Pure
Michelin Power 2CT
Michelin Power
I've been asking myself the same question for the SF...I think I've narrowed it to the 2CTs because I think the triangluar shape will help the bike turn better...
I got the Pirelli Diablo Corsa III's for my monster and they're great!
Quote from: sta on May 18, 2010, 06:42:14 PM
Help Please! Which tire should I get for my monster?
Dunlop Q2
Michelin Power Pure
Michelin Power 2CT
Michelin Power
How hard are you planning to ride? I have the regular Pilot Powers on the 848 and haven't run them ragged. The 2CT's look good and I think they are the same profile as the regular Pilot Powers but just have softer compounds in them. Unless you are going to really crank it you won't need the Q2's or the Pures. Plus I think the suspension and frame geometry of the Monster really can't handle much more than the regular Powers.
BTW --- I have the proper stand & nut removal tools to get the wheels off. Then you can just cage the wheels down to whomever is going to replace the tires and then we can put them back on. Up to you but most folks are surprisingly incapable of doing a proper dismount and mount on the wheels. I don't have a tire machine at this point but some folks are pushing me to get one. I dunno.........
If I wasn't already employed, and if you had the machine, I'd volunteer my services as Bavarian Tire Swapper Man ;D
Quote from: mac900 on May 18, 2010, 09:53:49 PM
How hard are you planning to ride? I have the regular Pilot Powers on the 848 and haven't run them ragged. The 2CT's look good and I think they are the same profile as the regular Pilot Powers but just have softer compounds in them. Unless you are going to really crank it you won't need the Q2's or the Pures. Plus I think the suspension and frame geometry of the Monster really can't handle much more than the regular Powers.
BTW --- I have the proper stand & nut removal tools to get the wheels off. Then you can just cage the wheels down to whomever is going to replace the tires and then we can put them back on. Up to you but most folks are surprisingly incapable of doing a proper dismount and mount on the wheels. I don't have a tire machine at this point but some folks are pushing me to get one. I dunno.........
I think you all know how hard I can't ride :P
I was thinking of getting them done at Cycle Sports, I think Gene had his done there too? But I would love to get my hands dirty and just take the wheels to them if you don't mind showing me how and use your tools, a trainee?
I believe the regular power is in stock there, 2CT's is back ordered. I may just try the power first and get a better value=cheaper [thumbsup]
I vote for Pilot Powers. I am running them on the SC and they are super nice tires!! I have the Diablo Corse III on the SD, and they are nice tires but I'll be replacing them with Pilot Powers when they are shot.
[thumbsup]
Quote from: sta on May 18, 2010, 10:45:48 PM
I think you all know how hard I can't ride :P
We can fix that! [evil]
You figure out who you are going to buy the tires from and when you are going to get them. Then just let me know which Saturday you want to do it, except for this coming Sat. as I have motorbike school then. It's all good.
Then we'll go out to improve some confidence/skills if you want to. [thumbsup]
Sounds like a plan. Thanks guys!
Quote from: mac900 on May 19, 2010, 07:41:21 AM
You figure out who you are going to buy the tires from and when you are going to get them. Then just let me know which Saturday you want to do it, except for this coming Sat. as I have motorbike school then. It's all good.
Then we'll go out to improve some confidence/skills if you want to. [thumbsup]
I'd like to do that also... ;D
Quote from: Gene V on May 19, 2010, 08:41:20 AM
I'd like to do that also... ;D
Consider it a done deal! [moto]
Quote from: mac900 on May 19, 2010, 12:24:51 PM
Consider it a done deal! [moto]
You can start charging an instructor's fee Rick. [thumbsup]
I'd pay a fee if he could provide a nice safe cage free environment within which to practice... ;D
Quote from: Gene V on May 19, 2010, 02:01:58 PM
I'd pay a fee if he could provide a nice safe cage free environment within which to practice... ;D
Clear the parking lot Rick! ;D
Quote from: sta on May 18, 2010, 10:45:48 PM
I was thinking of getting them done at Cycle Sports, I think Gene had his done there too? But I would love to get my hands dirty and just take the wheels to them if you don't mind showing me how and use your tools, a trainee?
I believe the regular power is in stock there, 2CT's is back ordered. I may just try the power first and get a better value=cheaper [thumbsup]
I was at Andy's today...he has 2CTs in stock to fit my bike, and he's more than $50 cheaper than Cycle Sports...if Rick is going to help out with wheel removal, Andy's may be the way to go...you should give him a call 843-0484...
I'll just throw this out there, but wasn't it Cycle Sports that took a torch to Emile's rear wheel?
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 19, 2010, 01:47:20 PM
You can start charging an instructor's fee Rick. [thumbsup]
I'm not qualified to be an instructor let alone charge for anything. Plus, unfortunately, we have to deal with traffic. All that can be done is to practice some basics in the real world and hope that it helps.
Quote from: Gene V on May 19, 2010, 08:00:14 PM
I was at Andy's today...he has 2CTs in stock to fit my bike, and he's more than $50 cheaper than Cycle Sports...if Rick is going to help out with wheel removal, Andy's may be the way to go...you should give him a call 843-0484...
Thanks Gene. I shall give them a call tomorrow. I think I am going to shoot for next Saturday if possible.
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 19, 2010, 10:02:57 PM
I'll just throw this out there, but wasn't it Cycle Sports that took a torch to Emile's rear wheel?
Yep. Which is what prompted me to get the proper tools now. I would have eventually gotten them anyway so no big deal.
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 19, 2010, 10:02:57 PM
I'll just throw this out there, but wasn't it Cycle Sports that took a torch to Emile's rear wheel?
Nice to know!...I've read of a few instances on the ducati.ms SF forum that the rear axle nut can be a pregnant dog...
wow, just called Andy's, $329+tx installed on 2CT's. That's some great price.
Quote from: sta on May 20, 2010, 02:35:14 PM
wow, just called Andy's, $329+tx installed on 2CT's. That's some great price.
and maybe a tad less if the wheels are already off the bike... ;D
Quote from: Gene V on May 20, 2010, 09:20:16 AM
Nice to know!...I've read of a few instances on the ducati.ms SF forum that the rear axle nut can be a pregnant dog...
can you not use the "b-word" on this forum...I don't recall typing pregnant dog... :o
Shows proper on my set up. There is some sort of filter you can switch on and off in the preferences section of your profile.
Quote from: mac900 on May 20, 2010, 07:12:04 PM
Shows proper on my set up. There is some sort of filter you can switch on and off in the preferences section of your profile.
Got it, didn't check the "Leave words uncensored" block...
Better yet, turn the filter back on and come back to this thread to read make the beast with two backs. You'll get a kick out of what it changes the word to.
Quote from: DRKWNG on May 21, 2010, 09:43:44 AM
Better yet, turn the filter back on and come back to this thread to read make the beast with two backs. You'll get a kick out of what it changes the word to.
that's hilarious, all this time I thought you folks were being creative...the first time I saw "make the beast" on this forum I had to google it to see what it meant... [laugh]
Rick,
Is tomorrow a good day for you for me to come to your shop to do the wheel removal/install? Any particular time period is better for you?
Jing
Sure. No problemo. PM me your phone number. I should be down there around 11 am but I have to stop at the vet and then get a safety check. I'll try to get there earlier if I can. Once the wheels are off you will need your own car to transport the wheels to the shop of your choice.
Hey Jing, now that you've had them for a while, what are your thoughts on those tires?
who would have thought that in my never ending search for Knowledge for ducatis , i would learn what the hell "make the beast with two backs" meant and how to be able to turn off that make the beast with two backsing filter
hahahha good stuff guys
thanks
UPS just delivered my 2CTs from Dennis Kirk... ;D