"Nonster" (noahnic)
07/08/2016 at 12:25 • Filed to: None
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"Nonster" (noahnic)
07/08/2016 at 12:25 • Filed to: None | 1
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I’ve just about finished off the tires on my SV650. I don’t know how many miles were on them when I got the bike, but I’ve racked up about 5300 miles in the 3 months I’ve had her.
I’m riding up to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course for AMA Vintage Motorcycle Days this weekend (more on that later) so I’ll probably be solidly down to wear bars after this trip. The rear is also pretty flat spotted from a few long hauls on the slab and theres a little cupping going on too.
I was thinking I’d be able to stretch the tires through the rest of the riding season, but I can’t seem to stay off the bike!
So what Sport Touring tires do ya’ll recommend? The current tires are Continental ContiMotions and they’re cheap and get the job done, but I’m pretty sure there’s a lot better tires out there.
I’m currently trying to decide whether I want to lean more towards the sport side (Pirelli Angel GT) or the touring side (Michelin PR4, Metzeler Roadtec 01). I kinda do all kinds of riding canyon carving, commuting, touring/slab, and I plan on trying a track day or two later this year.
So Oppo, have any experience with any of these tires or others?
Snuze: Needs another Swede
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 12:30 |
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I’m not doing much riding anymore, but I always ran Bridgestones on my CBR1000RR. I had the Battlax BT029's, I think, as the stock tire and I got like 10k miles out of them and was always happy. I then went to BT007s (I think) which was a little more aggressive. Put another 3~5k before I sold the bike but they were holding up just fine and grip was great.
I’m glad to see you’re riding so much, it’s really fun and I miss it. Hopefully I get a house this year, and next year I will be in a position to get another bike.
benh7
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 12:32 |
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I just put pilot road 4's on my ninja 650r, after about 1k miles they still look brand new. A bit pricey and probably not the grippiest tires in the world but I use the bike mostly for commuting and some fun on the weekends. I am happy with them so far.
Luc - The Acadian Oppo
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 12:34 |
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I’ve heard lots of good things about the Michelin Pilot Road 4's
SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 12:35 |
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Hoosiers.
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Nonster
> benh7
07/08/2016 at 12:46 |
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I’ve heard good things about it, especially in the wet which is a good thing, but its definitely pricey. I’ve also been hearing good things about the Metzeler Roadtec 01, but its still pretty new so theres not a lot of reviews
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Nonster
> SidewaysOnDirt still misses Bowie
07/08/2016 at 12:46 |
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doh! Of course! why didn’t I think of that?
bob and john
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 12:57 |
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get the PR4s. with the stock suspension on the SV, you will out-ride the shocks before you out ride the tire. great in rain, awesome when pootling around, last for a while. they grip pretty well too TBH
I dont like pirellis bike tires at all. its its not hot and dry out they become like hockey pucks and take FOREVER to warm up.
if you want to get a supersports tire, look at dunlop Q3s. grippy, cheap, and not hard to find. i was only getting 8K KM out of a rear though, so eh.
RedlineZ bought an SV (And is getting rid of the z)
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 13:09 |
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I'm putting Michelin Pilot Power 3 2CT+ on my 07 sv next week. ill give ya some feedback once i get to ride on them a bit if you're still looking then
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Nonster
> bob and john
07/08/2016 at 13:09 |
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Yeah I’m leaning towards the PR4's. Good point about the stock suspension. The pegs tend to grind before I run out of tire anyway.
Who knows, if I start to get addicted to track days, a GSX-R fork & shock swap may end up happen sooner rather than later
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bob and john
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 13:12 |
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I know a guy who can help you get parts (whole front end for 500 IIRC...everything minus the fender) and I can make a trip and help you screw it together :D
Chasaboo
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 13:17 |
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I’d suggest going to the forums for your make and model of bike. I did that for mine, and so many people will post with their experiences. I went with a Michelin because of that and it’s been amazing.
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Nonster
> bob and john
07/08/2016 at 13:27 |
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Nice! It would probably be a winter project, but I’m interested.
Is there a way to do it and keep the regular handlebars? I’m assuming you can just drill holes for the risers
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bob and john
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 16:05 |
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There is that. I think some stunting company makes it for the GSXRs for stunting.
nermal
> Nonster
07/08/2016 at 18:50 |
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Look into Dunlop Q3. Cost is not too much, wear will be a little more, handling will be a bazillion times better.
Joel Ness
> Nonster
07/09/2016 at 00:04 |
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So far I’ve had Michelin pilot road 2's and perelli Angel st and gt’s. I’ve liked them both. The Michelin’s were great for everything (atleast on an sv650) and the gt’s are great for hot weather twisty action. The Angels aren’t especially gret for rain though. For literally anything you can throw at a bike Michelin is the best option IMHO.
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Joel Ness
> Joel Ness
07/09/2016 at 00:05 |
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You have looked into the different options for dual compound tires, right?