Sticks_n_Stones
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posted November 17, 2008 12:15 PM
FYI I've got 3500 miles on my Pilot Power 2CT's, and there is still good tread left on the rear. The key is not doing any burnouts or 1/4 mile racing... I have alot of freeway miles on them, though. Maybe 2000 of those miles are freeway. Got alot of all out riding on them, too, and even had them in the wet and they performed great. Check out my vid in the zx14 forum, I had to keep the rpms low becuase of all the moisture and even puddles of water, but not enough to take the fun out of the ride. I'm very impressed with them!
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johnnnyboy
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posted November 17, 2008 02:37 PM
my buddies 08 busa came with the 16's he got 3600 miles outs them you must be commuting to beableto get that many miles. Im running 35 f/r i find i get better feed back from the tires at that presure. aa who noes may pick up another set just that michelin is so dame expensive
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted November 18, 2008 06:12 AM
the 016 OEM tire and off the shelf tire will be different.....as is true with any OEM/Self tire....
Sticks, I could never get 3500 miles out of Pilot Powers on the 12. I think the key to the mileage I am getting on the Roads is that I know the traction isnt there, so I am not abusive on the throttle, if I know I have the traction, I tend to use it......lol
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted November 18, 2008 08:29 AM
So damned expensive? $109 front and $159 rear isnt exactly bank breaking!
http://www.derbycycles.com/cgi-bin/eShop/index.cgi?cart_id=5857095.34377&pid=3521&product=Michelin&count=1
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bbirdxx2000
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posted November 18, 2008 09:18 AM
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I am up to 3500 miles on them and expect atleast 2k more.....the tires are wearing great. Took them or a 600 mile trip up through western New Mexico, and eastern Arizona a few weeks back, The tires did/do great. I am still running the lower pressures, and the wear is awsome, traction decent, and feedback is ok.
If I lived in Florida or was staying here in west Texas I would get another set of tires when these were worn out. As I am headed back east and will have more curves to ride, I will prolly go with the Bridgestone 016s as I can get it in a 190/55 series which I like in a street tire.
Looks like the Pilot Road 2s will be on until spring as I cant seem to wear them out.......lol
Just was wondering why you need a high mileage tire. In ten months you only put about 3,500 miles on your bike. Your probably better off running a cheaper tire.
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johnnnyboy
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posted November 18, 2008 10:28 AM
in case you dont no most shit is about double the price in canada than in the USA
its $550 for a set of road 2 at the kawi dealer
ya that means im from canada ! and no it doesnt snow all year round I get about 5 months driving thats it about the same as North east usa I would think since im about 500
miles from ny.
didnt i say that I was happy to get 6000 km out of them ?
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Sticks_n_Stones
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posted November 18, 2008 10:47 AM
Road 2's are damned expensive IMO. There is no way they should cost more than the Power 2CT's!! But they do.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted November 19, 2008 04:20 AM
I paid $304 for a set of Road2s off ebay.....with a 190 rear tire
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crashtech
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posted November 23, 2008 06:07 AM
I was saving money for some road2's and the 016 came out. I like the 190/55 idea also. Sounds like the milage on the road 2's is gonna be good.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted November 23, 2008 08:08 PM
The 016 will be the next tire I test out on the ZX12.....may put a set on the ZX10 if it goes back to street duty. At this rate it will be a LONG time before I NEED new tires on the ZX12. I cant seem to wear these dam Pilot Road 2s out.......lol
4000 miles on them so far. The last time I got 4000 miles out of a set of tires it was the OE Dunlops on my Nomad......lol
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crashtech
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posted November 25, 2008 01:47 PM
I feel that way about my avon storms. They really DONT like the cooler weather. I will be doing research on the 016's until I do wear them out. By the way....Jim, good to here from you. Hope everything is well. I found some stuff that belongs to you that is coming your way. Call me if you can.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted November 28, 2008 05:12 PM
ok Brett, will call you this weekend, I worked a 24 hour shift on thanksgiving, and slept most of today.....will call ya saturday or sunday....
Happy Thanksgiving bro.......and everyone else too
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