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Offline jettscott

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New tires
« on: March 05, 2009, 02:42:53 PM »
So I'm getting the bike out to ride and have a flat after a little ride last night.  1520 miles and pick up a nail. (FU(K!)  Plug and air up to go around town, but I don't ride bikes on plugged tires. 
Question is, Metz M3 or Mich Pilot Power?  or is there another?
Riding style is moderatly agressive, but no drag/track time.
I'd say that 80% of my time is highway riding, but I want the cornering ability there if I need it.
Anyone got anything?
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Offline BIGBUSA33

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Re: New tires
« Reply #1 on: March 05, 2009, 03:14:57 PM »
pilot is an awesome tire
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Offline LoudFast1984

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Re: New tires
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2009, 06:03:29 PM »
 :thumb: i had them on my daily driver for over 10 k they where pretty good all around
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Offline 1Quikshifter

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Re: New tires
« Reply #3 on: March 06, 2009, 07:21:57 AM »

 I say you cant go past Bridgestone Battlax BT-015, they come standard on the Busa, unbelievable tyre in my

 book, you can hook em' over they wont let go , I've scratched the clutch cover on the right side of the

 fairing in a corner, the suspension wasn't loaded up, great tyre !!  somewhere between 3 & 5 depends how 

 brutal  you are on em' !! That's my bit >
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Offline hiddenpassionk8

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Re: New tires
« Reply #4 on: March 09, 2009, 07:33:21 AM »
i like the stock tires, but the polit is a great tire as well
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Offline gjp1300

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Re: New tires
« Reply #5 on: March 12, 2009, 05:06:31 PM »
Pilots Powers are the best I've used hands down.
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Offline NotSoMadRussian

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Re: New tires
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2009, 06:10:15 PM »
Look at Avon tires
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Offline 502SCS

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Re: New tires
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2009, 08:03:39 PM »
Has anyone tried the BT16's yet?
Keep seeing this add running .. Price is good
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Offline gands1369

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Re: New tires
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2009, 11:57:57 PM »
I just put a Shinko 003 ultra soft rear on my 08 Busa.  Heats up and holds like a full race tire.  Broke in quickly and will finally give the power to the ground.  My stock tire would lightup like a Christmas tree but the Shinko will pull for days with little slipping.  Hope this helps.  And just so yall know I ride my bike like a Busa wants to be ridden, I got about 3500 miles out of my stock tire before the cords started to show.
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Offline jettscott

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Re: New tires
« Reply #9 on: March 23, 2009, 06:54:00 PM »
Pilot power,  :thumb:  at least with the first 200 miles.
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Offline bulletb

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Re: New tires
« Reply #10 on: April 01, 2009, 03:48:28 PM »
I saw a set of power pilots hpx's at the "Texas Mile" any info on these?
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Offline TurboSN95

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Re: New tires
« Reply #11 on: May 03, 2009, 09:29:51 PM »
I had Dunlop Qualifiers on my '03 Busa and they were a nice improvement over stock.  And from just about every review on them, they last way longer.
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Offline dkirk

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Re: New tires
« Reply #12 on: May 04, 2009, 03:26:22 AM »
Quote from: gands1369 on March 22, 2009, 11:57:57 PM
I just put a Shinko 003 ultra soft rear on my 08 Busa.  Heats up and holds like a full race tire.  Broke in quickly and will finally give the power to the ground.  My stock tire would lightup like a Christmas tree but the Shinko will pull for days with little slipping.  Hope this helps.  And just so yall know I ride my bike like a Busa wants to be ridden, I got about 3500 miles out of my stock tire before the cords started to show.

I was curious how long the ultra soft shinko lasts?(was thinking of switching from my battlax to a shinko) if anyone reading this knows.
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Offline apbtlvr

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Re: New tires
« Reply #13 on: May 04, 2009, 12:54:02 PM »
PM sent to spencer for pricing
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Re: New tires
« Reply #14 on: May 04, 2009, 01:40:24 PM »
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Re: New tires
« Reply #15 on: May 04, 2009, 02:58:49 PM »
PM sent...you misunderstood me
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Offline blkout08

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Re: New tires
« Reply #16 on: May 04, 2009, 04:32:39 PM »
I got a set of the M3's last week end and so far they're great. :thumb:
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