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Started by Ducdood, May 09, 2008, 02:41:29 AM

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Duc L'Smart

Quote from: McKraut on May 12, 2008, 08:47:37 PM
we'll see if it can keep me upright in a corner!!

Hopefully in a corner it will keep you LEANED WAY OVER  [thumbsup]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

♣ McKraut ♣

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 12, 2008, 09:02:32 PM
Hopefully in a corner it will keep you LEANED WAY OVER  [thumbsup]

right...that's what i *meant*...(but that has more to do with my confidence level and less with the tires really)  the tires are supposed to be good, comparable to pilot powers
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX

bryant8

More miles and more trackday  [moto]
2008 848
Mods: Full Termignoni Race Exhaust/ECU Tuned by AMS, Ducati Performance Dry Clutch Slipper Clutch, Öhlins steering damper
Next: Öhlins TTX shock and Öhlins fork internals, track body work
26.2 done 12/5/2010
70.3 by 10/12/2011
140.6 by 12/31/2012

♣ McKraut ♣

Quote from: bryant8 on May 12, 2008, 09:08:43 PM
More miles and more trackday  [moto]

more being...more than, zero.  who would have thought that living and driving around downtown dallas and surrounding neighborhoods doesn't hone cornering skills?  maybe now with an SS, i can start to work on uncovering my true abilities...  i just don't know what to do without stoplights, though.
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX

Ronr

I installed the high performance DP IdlemasterTM for combat traffic jamming in Dallas.  Guys that ride in Colorado all the time will have a definite disadvantage against me.

♣ McKraut ♣

Quote from: Ronr on May 12, 2008, 09:33:36 PM
I installed the high performance DP IdlemasterTM for combat traffic jamming in Dallas.  Guys that ride in Colorado all the time will have a definite disadvantage against me.

i once thought about installing a metal pipe or "tire kicker" on one side of the monster for dealing with those awesome vehicles in dallas traffic.  don't let me see you not using your blinker while in the cage on the street, seriously!  it's still a possible mod for the SS   [thumbsup]
2001 M600 Dark  2005 S2R Dark  2001 M750  1996 900 SS/SP  2005 S4R
-  Dallas, TX

Duc L'Smart

Speaking of Best Local Tire Deal, I've got the lowest prices in town... Choose from a large pile of various sizes & tread patterns (yes, some still have tread!). There might be a random hole, but, HEY! That's what plugs are for  [thumbsup]

Gimme a call - BR-549  [evil]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

hiero

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 13, 2008, 05:58:34 AM
Speaking of Best Local Tire Deal, I've got the lowest prices in town... Choose from a large pile of various sizes & tread patterns (yes, some still have tread!). There might be a random hole, but, HEY! That's what plugs are for  [thumbsup]

Gimme a call - BR-549  [evil]

oooh, sounds like quite the deal!
2000 Monster 750
1999 748
YELLOW!!

Duc L'Smart

They are particularly fetching when worn around one's waist  [laugh]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

hiero

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 13, 2008, 06:23:31 AM
They are particularly fetching when worn around one's waist  [laugh]

does my butt fat in this?  [cheeky]
2000 Monster 750
1999 748
YELLOW!!

James.M

Quote from: hiero on May 13, 2008, 08:56:17 AM
does my butt fat in this?  [cheeky]
I do believe, for a lack of better word, you pulled a McCain.

hiero

Quote from: JamesMcCain on May 13, 2008, 09:01:13 AM
I do believe, for a lack of better word, you pulled a McCain.

haha, not good when you yourself start calling it that...
2000 Monster 750
1999 748
YELLOW!!

AndreRA3

For what it's worth, I had D220's on my SV and I liked Michelin Pilot Roads a LOT more.  I just seemed that the D220's were easy to lock up during breaking, and that didn't happen with the Roads.  I also lowsided with the D220's, which may have tainted my view of them (but in the SV650 circles, the D220's are seen as "those crappy OEM tires" , so I might not be too far off).  Not to discredit anything that Giannis has said, but maybe lesser riders like me need more of a safety margin on our tires 

I've read very good reviews for the new Dunlops (RoadSmart?  Something like that?)... Supposed to be a dual compoud rear tire  [thumbsup]
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www.avillez.com/fotolog

Duc L'Smart

Quote from: Duc L'Smart on May 13, 2008, 05:58:34 AM
Speaking of Best Local Tire Deal, I've got the lowest prices in town... Choose from a large pile of various sizes & tread patterns (yes, some still have tread!). There might be a random hole, but, HEY! That's what plugs are for  [thumbsup]

I'll post some pics later... Huge selection  [laugh]
'07 1098s, '06 Paul Smart LE, '99 BMW K1200RS, '73 BMW R75/5, '67 Ducati Monza 250 Bevel Drive, '63 Vespa GS 160

LYD

the 220's are great street tires due to the tread pattern, but for the track there is way to much cut away to make that pattern.  Not enough rubber on the road.  great for that rainy day.
RIP cdc

01 900 monster
01 748
02 900ss (trackbike)
12 1200s Multistrada