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Firebolt428
Posted on Friday, February 29, 2008 - 04:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Hey guys/gals,

Wondering if there are any Dunlop racers out there on Buell XB's?

I have raced Pirelli since '03 but it seems that they have cut back there contingency quite a bit up here in Washington State (WMRRA). It looks like Dunlop has really stepped up there contingency. Curious what other racers thoughts are on Dunlops.

I hate to jump ship because of money but lets be honest this isn't a cheap sport.
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Sscbueller
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 02:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Have you tried Metzler Race Tech??? Sticky tires, slick on very side, and get good miles to a tire. I work at a bike shop in Australia and have tried a few different brands. The Metzlers were the best on the track and great on the road. Also very sticky in the wet. Mick.
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Walt221
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 09:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I think there are only a couple of us racing Dunlops on XB's so I'll give my opinion.

I've used both and I prefer Dunlops to Pirellis any day. The Dunlop tire has a stiffer construction and will give you a better feeling on the side of the tire and offer superior edge grip. The 2008 spec tires are even better.
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Firebolt428
Posted on Monday, March 24, 2008 - 10:47 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks guys. I have decided to stay with Pirelli for another year as things were getting to close to the start of the year to make a change at the last minute.
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Slaughter
Posted on Wednesday, April 02, 2008 - 08:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Are you racing DOT's or slicks?

Dunlop have changed their compounds and construction last year I think. I have a few friends who had been racing Pirelli who have switched to Dunlops and say great things about them.

Metzler/Pirelli are the same construction in their DOT's (since they are now the same company) - different groove pattern but identical compound choices.

Pirelli green/blue compounds will still only get you 2 full days. 3 if you're on slicks and reverse them on day 3.
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