New tires fitted today..(pics)

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed May 09, 2007 10:22 am

Here's my local tire shop.

The same tires that Colin Edwards used on his Moto Gp bike.

Click here for proof.. http://youtube.com/watch?v=alYYU4mTc-g

While waiting for them to be fitted I checked out the local bike shops,

I got back and found that the rear was done and the front was being done.

Check out my new tires...I can't wait to test them out..I feel a ride coming on.

DJ

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Wed May 09, 2007 12:20 pm

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm......New tires. I can't wait for mine to wear out to put some fresh meat on them. What kind did you go with this time, and what kind ofmileage did you get out the the Pirelli's? My rear Strada is looking a little thin, and I have almost 6k miles on it. I think I can get another 1000 out of it. Maybe.

Post by **MikeCam** » Wed May 09, 2007 12:31 pm

DJ's Got A New Pair of Shoes!!!!

"Now if you're sad and you're feeling blue
Go out and buy a brand new pair of shoes
And you go down, down to Tangie Town
'Cause people down there really like to get it on
Get it on "

Maggie M'Gill, Jim Morrison/The Doors

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-xJ7p9S2sI

Full (non-video) Version

http://goear.com/listen.php?v=5e6442c

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed May 09, 2007 1:47 pm

Thanks Mike...

...John...I got almost 20,000 Kilometers (12,000 miles) out of my Perelli's..and the same out of the Perelli's before them.

I loved the Perelli's..they've worn well and gripped great..but this time I just felt like a change and went with the new Michelin Pilot Road 2.

I like the idea of 'dual compound'...I'll let you know what I think..Here's what Michelin says.. http://www.canyonchasers.net/blog/uploads/mpr-2.pdf

I've read a lot of reviews about them.. http://www.superbike.co.uk/news/superbi ... 10991.html

I also just read a magazine article about how they gripped the best in the wet...and that's where tire grip counts the most IMO.

.

R4R&R · Post by **R4R&R** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:08 pm

Thanks for the info DJ. Take a good look at your front - it looks like it may be mounted backwards.

Out of the tires I've mounted myself, Michelins seem to be the toughest. Plus they don't mark the light part of the tire, like what Metzeler and Pirelli do. It makes balancing a little easier.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:17 pm

John...I'll check out the front tire direction thing...and here's the test results..I know you can't always believe what you read...but.

Here's what Nicky Hayden says.. http://www.mynetmoto.com/motorradreifen ... _michelin_

More info.. http://www.michelin.de/de/ImageServlet? ... =ALLEMAGNE

By the look in these pics the direction seems right.. http://www.moto-station.com/article2473 ... oad-2.html

DJ

Best grip on wet surfaces**, confirmed by an independent testing center*

1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd Pirelli Diablo Strada
3rd Metzeler Roadtec Z6
4th Continental Road Attack
5th Dunlop D220 ST
6th Bridgestone BT-021
7th Bridgestone BT-020

Greatest longevity**, confirmed by an independent testing center*

1st Michelin Pilot Road 2
2nd Bridgestone BT-020
2nd Dunlop D220 ST
4th Pirelli Diablo Strada
5th Bridgestone BT-021
5th Metzeler Roadtec Z6
5th Continental Road Attack

Post by **MikeCam** » Wed May 09, 2007 2:46 pm

I've always had a liking for the Bridgestones BT020. Interesting results.

DeeJ, Ride the eff off'a those babies so you can try the next on the list and report back... is mid-summer's day enough time?

Arbee · Post by **Arbee** » Thu May 10, 2007 2:31 am

DJ
What about dynamic balancing?

Every bike shop i visit tell me that they cannot dynamic balance the
BMW single sided rear wheel.

By the way the tyre is not mounted the wrong way.

cheers
arbee

chris · Post by **chris** » Wed May 16, 2007 3:43 pm

I was just looking at a set of these after seeing the blurb about the dual compound. Nice grippy edges and a hardwearing centre strip. About time someone got this sorted!!
Only problem I have is that the Z6's I fitted last year refuse to wear out!! After 4K miles I reckon they're about half way done so will have to wait a while before I can get those pilots under me.
Let's see those feather edges soon DJ!

sillyjax · Post by **sillyjax** » Mon May 21, 2007 11:57 pm

DJ --
Nice pants

; Now I feel better about wearing camo on a black bike ... good taste.

Hey - any chance you have more photos of your flyscreen? It doesn't look like the speedster screen -- but, looks like it could be pretty darn cool.

I may have to take my wheels off at the end of this season to change out the tires and get the wheels powdercoated black....I am moving every day toward hooligan...gots the perfect bike to do just that!

As for what tires....I will be reviewing options when the time comes. Thanks for your pics!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue May 22, 2007 11:03 pm

Thanks Jaquie...My little fly screen is from a 650 GS..with the bottom cut to fit around the headlight.

It mounts off the standard fly screen mounts...I like it...Here's a couple more pics of it.

Glad you like my Draggin' Camo's....Loud pants save lives..

DJ

Post by **Lobo1625** » Tue May 29, 2007 12:41 pm

DJ, I'm jealous. I was looking for new shoes for my R1150R and I can't find the Pilot Road 2 tires anywhere!! Not even pricing! If you don't mind me asking how much (about) were yours? I really like the tires and would like some, but it looks like I'm on the wrong side of the pond.... A Michelin USA rep told me to check back in 4-6 weeks, but had no solid date. If anyone stateside knows where we can get these, please let me know!

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue May 29, 2007 3:21 pm

My tires were about the same price as the Pirelli's Diablo's that I have been using in the past (btw great tires).

Out of about 4 brands that I had to choose from there was only a few dollars difference in them all.

I think the PR2's did cost the most but only by a few dollars.

They cost me $450 fitted...remember our dollar is different to yours (much weaker).

They should be available there very soon I'm sure.

DJ

Post by **Boxer** » Tue May 29, 2007 3:53 pm

Deej?
Are those cami pants Dragginjeans?

Oops Edit: I went to the Australian Draggin Jean site. We have Draggin Jeans here, but I don't think they're the same. My tag says made in USA. I bought them from an on-line company called Fast Company. Check it out on line. What's up with that?

Oh, I like the tires.

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue May 29, 2007 7:27 pm

Phil..yes they are Draggin' jeans...Combats...They have about 5 different colored combat camo's now.

I would suggest ordering them from Oz because the Draggin's from here are made better than the Draggin's that are made in the US..(so I've been told).

They also have much more kevlar..They have a wide strip of kevlar down the side of the leg and hip area that the US ones don't have.

You would think they should be the same...I don't know what's up with that..

...next time I meet the owner of Draggin' jeans I'll ask him.

DJ

Harry · Post by **Harry** » Tue May 29, 2007 10:57 pm

Hey, DJ:

I give you serious props for how clean you keep your machine! Looks new.

Harry

Post by **DJ Downunder** » Tue May 29, 2007 11:24 pm

Thanks Harry.

It's 6yrs old and has 60,000klms......I avoid the rain when I can..I'm sure that helps.

Oh yeah...all that Mr Sheen and elbow grease also helps..

DJ