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[Biker's Nemesis]

3DP said:

I shall have my secretary compose a strong letter tomorrow morning, asking them precisely that! It's not really on.

Pete, where are we with this letter

[Lincsblokey]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Mr OCD said:

Dunflops are st.

HTH

here.

are they?

The fact he mentions michelin ditchfinders in that post says it all Johnty, we all know Michelins are awesome (for clarity though i have to point out the new Conti RaceAttack slicks are superb too, this has nothing at all to do with them helping me out this season)

[Mr OCD]

Biker's Nemesis said:

are they?

Hook... and ... line...

[Biker's Nemesis]

Mr OCD said:

Hook... and ... line...

I didn't bite though sweet cheeks

[3DP]

Biker's Nemesis said:

3DP said:

I shall have my secretary compose a strong letter tomorrow morning, asking them precisely that! It's not really on.

Pete, where are we with this letter

I got in this morning and suddenly remembered that I don't have a secretary.

[Hooli]

3DP said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

3DP said:

I shall have my secretary compose a strong letter tomorrow morning, asking them precisely that! It's not really on.

Pete, where are we with this letter

I got in this morning and suddenly remembered that I don't have a secretary.

Has the butler not hired a replacement for her yet?

[George29]

Biker's Nemesis said:

Mr OCD said:

Dunflops are st.

HTH

here.

are they?

No. Best tyres available for track use.

[Planter]

Hooli said:

3DP said:

Biker's Nemesis said:

3DP said:

I shall have my secretary compose a strong letter tomorrow morning, asking them precisely that! It's not really on.

Pete, where are we with this letter

I got in this morning and suddenly remembered that I don't have a secretary.

Has the butler not hired a replacement for her yet?

Ill send Jeeves over if it helps, once hes finished cleaning the Bentley, or is it the Rolls.......

[Mr OCD]

George29 said:

No. Best tyres available for track use.

They are not.

[George29]

Mr OCD said:

They are not.

Pirellis are the only ones that come close imo.

Also Dunlop wets are the best by a long way!

[3DP]

After much consideration, I've just bought a set of Power 3s in 120/70 and 190/55 for £200 delivered - which is an amazing price.

[Mr OCD]

3DP said:

After much consideration, I've just bought a set of Power 3s in 120/70 and 190/55 for £200 delivered - which is an amazing price.

Good man

[3DP]

Mr OCD said:

3DP said:

After much consideration, I've just bought a set of Power 3s in 120/70 and 190/55 for £200 delivered - which is an amazing price.

Good man

Came close to buying the Rosso Corsas again, but the Pilot Power 3s work a little better from cold, last longer and are a little cheaper. The Rosso Corsas on a sunny day are spectacularly good though and much better than the Power 3s once they get hot.

Anything's better than the Dunlob stsmarts on the GSXR now.

[rat840771]

3DP said:

After much consideration, I've just bought a set of Power 3s in 120/70 and 190/55 for £200 delivered - which is an amazing price.

I think I am about to do the same, can you remind me if the 55 profile is the standard set up? Also what effect does the 50 profile have?

thanks

[3DP]

rat840771 said:

3DP said:

After much consideration, I've just bought a set of Power 3s in 120/70 and 190/55 for £200 delivered - which is an amazing price.

I think I am about to do the same, can you remind me if the 55 profile is the standard set up? Also what effect does the 50 profile have?

thanks

Varies bike to bike. Most sports bikes I've had that take a 190 rear are specified with a 50 profile, but in most cases a 55 profile speeds up the steering and turn in, making them handle sweeter at the expense of a little stability.

I'd check on bike specific forums for whether it's a good idea on your make/model though.

[Mr OCD]

3DP said:

Came close to buying the Rosso Corsas again, but the Pilot Power 3s work a little better from cold, last longer and are a little cheaper. The Rosso Corsas on a sunny day are spectacularly good though and much better than the Power 3s once they get hot.

Anything's better than the Dunlob stsmarts on the GSXR now.

I got over twice the mileage from Pilot Power 3's than I did with the original Pilot Powers... their cold weather and rain weather ability is superb. As a fast road tyre I really don't think you need any more... work fine on track as well.

I also hate Dunflops

Edited by Mr OCD on Thursday 20th March 14:54

[Mr OCD]

3DP said:

Varies bike to bike. Most sports bikes I've had that take a 190 rear are specified with a 50 profile, but in most cases a 55 profile speeds up the steering and turn in, making them handle sweeter at the expense of a little stability.

I'd check on bike specific forums for whether it's a good idea on your make/model though.

It does... but having used the 55 series on an R1 I've gone back to 50 series... the 50 series is more stable, has more contact patch upright and doesn't change the gearing or rear suspension height.

For track work I'd use a 55 series for the larger side contact patch but for the road the 50 series is fine.

Personal opinion TBH - try both.

[3DP]

Mr OCD said:

I got over twice the mileage from Pilot Power 3's than I did with the original Pilot Powers... their cold weather and rain weather ability is superb. As a fast road tyre I really don't think you need any more... work fine on track as well.

I also hate Dunflops

Edited by Mr OCD on Thursday 20th March 14:54

I used Power 3s on my Euro trip last year on the CBR and they were excellent in 2 degrees and wet in the mountains, on the motorway and hacking through the valleys in 28 degrees. They lacked a bit of feel and grip when very hot, but lasted extremely well. I had the Rosso Corsas on before so were a direct comparison and for summer ragging, it definitely has a decent edge on the Power 3. Unfortunately they are a bit wooden in the cold and don't last long.

50 vs 55 - I've switched from 50 to 55 on a ZX7R, a 996S and a ZZR1400. In each case it's been a decent improvement without a noticeable effect on the gearing. The GSXR is already a bit saggy at the back so sorting the rear shock will be tied in with this 55 replacement, but the existing tyre is a 55 anyway.

The ZZR is definitely less stable with a 55 though - on the new Pilot Road 3s I put on, I had a pretty decent tank slapper over bumps, accelerating full throttle in second - caught it on video too! You can't take the piss like you can on a Honda with its awesomely effective HESD system. The Honda means you can land wheelies with the bars on the lock stop and it sorts it out with barely a wiggle.

[rat840771]

ok, I have a GSXR1000 K2 so I will check when I get home to see what the current profile is.

[Mr2Mike]

Prices do seem extremely good for the most part, though Oponeo beat them on some brands and sizes.