zx1kr
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posted September 02, 2004 08:13 PM
Pilot Powers A+++++
Just put a full day on my new set of Michelin Pilot Powers.
Without question the best street tires I have ever mounted to a motorcycle. I literally increased corner speeds over 10% as opposed to stock. Truly amazing.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 03, 2004 09:36 AM
cool zx1kr, if you get time can you give a little more detail and feedback on them, I am very inderested in these tires....thanks
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iculukn
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posted September 03, 2004 10:50 AM
Did you stick with factory size?
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kawiralph
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posted September 03, 2004 10:56 AM
Told you guys a looooong time ago! Best tyres available to date!
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posted September 03, 2004 05:23 PM
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Told you guys a looooong time ago! Best tyres available to date!
i've posted a thread about pilot power yet, i change the d218 since 1850miles, and i say " one of the best tyres road riding.
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zx1kr
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posted September 03, 2004 09:29 PM
I stuck with the stock sizes. Put about another 100 miles of hard turning on them (hittin the clovers hard!) They hold up much better than the 218's. Wearing great, 218's would get real greasy when put to the clovers.
I've never ran on a better street tire in 21 years of riding sportbikes. They're that good!
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 04, 2004 09:54 AM
cool thanks
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Frankyoz
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posted September 04, 2004 01:41 PM
How much did they cost you for a set?
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zx1kr
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posted September 04, 2004 10:03 PM
I paid 296.00 For a pair shipped to my door from Comp.Accessories
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kz2zx
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posted September 05, 2004 07:55 AM
Ron Ayers (www.ronayers.com) will sell you a pair for $240.18 to your door.
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diablodcielo
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posted September 05, 2004 03:46 PM
I was looking at those tires, is there a 200 for the 12R ? last time I checked they were only up to 190 in tickness
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Frankyoz
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posted September 05, 2004 04:16 PM
Thats not bad, I had the pilots on my R6 and loved them very quick turn in and good feedback, may have to try a set out.
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magzx12r
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posted September 05, 2004 08:51 PM
I road with the Pilot Powers for the first time today on my ZX-12R. Sweet tires. Felt good in the turns.
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posted September 05, 2004 09:53 PM
I wish someone had some feedback/comments on the new 014's by Bridgestone....ugggg
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zx1kr
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posted September 05, 2004 10:44 PM
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Ron Ayers (www.ronayers.com) will sell you a pair for $240.18 to your door.
I checked that site. Great site! They were a little more (263.00) for the sizes I ordered but, that's still a great price. Thanks for the tip.
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posted September 06, 2004 04:09 AM
Sorry, forgot to mention that was 120/70 and 180/55. As you note, the 190 rear is slightly more...
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Frankyoz
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posted September 07, 2004 04:34 PM
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I wish someone had some feedback/comments on the new 014's by Bridgestone....ugggg
There is a guy on zx-10r.net that posted a pick of his after a track day, looks like they held up really well, and he said they performed great for him.
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted September 08, 2004 03:15 AM
no disrespect intended here, but the way they perform is relative to the level of a riders abilities, what performs well to you or I, may not to Nicky or Valentino. How fast is the guy that had them at the track? is he running competitive speeds or just cruising? If the Powers can take a hard day at the track, then they will definately be my next tire. I like the M-1's and I know the abuse they can handle, and they are very predictable. I guess the only way i will know how the powers do for sure is to try them myself....looks like it will be next spring though, i still have 3 sets of tires in the trailer for the ZX10.
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zx1kr
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posted September 08, 2004 09:51 PM
I think frankyoz was referring to the Bridgestone 014's & not the Pilot Powers. Although, I wouldn't hesitate to take the P.P.'s out for a trackday.
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posted September 09, 2004 01:18 AM
AAAAAA, I think you are right, i misunderstood his post....well Dam. I have already ran an 014 front with the factory 019 rear, adn they are ok, much better then the D218's IMO.....but just not sticky enough for me....
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zx1kr
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posted September 10, 2004 02:52 AM
There you go Frankyhoz. Some feedback on the 014's
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zx1kr
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posted September 10, 2004 08:28 PM
I may be running Bear Mountain this weekend w/ a few guys.
If this turns out, I will let you know how the tires held up. So far mostly short runs on them, they behave flawlessly. Great feedback & warm up real fast,wearing much better than 218's
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