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Ft_bstrd
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 06:18 pm: | 
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Yeah, but you can get a full set of Contis for the price of a front D616.
Just sayin'. |
Jessemc
| | Posted on Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - 06:25 pm: |
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Ft_bstrd Yeah, but you can get a full set of Contis for the price of a front D616.
I agree with your point, Ft_bstrd, and I'm thinking about buying a set. I was just adding an extra data point into the mix. |
Discochris
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 12:32 am: |
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Had a set on my XT. Really liked them at first, though the handling was a bit blocky - like you really had to put more effort into the lean.
They seemed to be wearing fine, but the handling got a lot worse and unpredictable after a few thousand miles. Then the front started losing air. Couldn't find a hole - appeared to be a bad bead.
Since I didn't exactly love the tires, I replaced them with a set of Bridgestone BT023's. So far I'm really pleased. Time will tell how long they last. |
Miibradley
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 09:29 am: |
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I have a set of Shinkos on my DR 650 ('91), so not the same tire. But, I have handling issues after 1000 miles. The Uly has Pilot 2s and handle fine. |
Jessemc
| | Posted on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 - 09:37 pm: |
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Discochris: Had a set on my XT.
Chris, are you talking about Conti Motions or Shinkos? Thanks! |
Discochris
| | Posted on Thursday, October 18, 2012 - 09:30 pm: |
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Oh sorry - Shinkos. Have not tried Conti's. |
Erwin8r
| | Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2012 - 11:29 am: |
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I cautiously second the Contimotion recommendation. My Uly came with a set mounted (like new), and they are superb in the twisties. I was going o remove them ASAP for a set of 2CT's, but no longer. We'll see how they wear... |
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