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Cravacor
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just completed 2,000 on my bike and the Corsa III rear is all done. Anyone have any feedback on the Pilot Power rear on an 1125 with the stock Corsa III up front?
Thanks in advance.
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Cravacor
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Make that the Pilot Power 2C. I have been reading some reviews and folk say they are not as sticky as the Diablos but last longer maybe.
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Trafford
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 04:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I fitted Pilot Power 2 front and rear 600 miles ago...........wow! what a difference. Always have Pilots on my other two bikes so have loads of confidence in them. Got 6000 ks out of the rear Corsa and there was tread left too especially in the front. But the handling had deteriorated a lot.

(Message edited by trafford on May 21, 2010)
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Carbonbigfoot
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 07:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It will handle a little wonky, but you'll get used to it.

Then, when the front and rear are done at the same time, you'll put on a matched set of pilots, and the heavens will part, a ray of light will shine down upon you, and all will be good in the world.

Or, you can throw the front away, and put on a matched set now.

It'll be worth it.

R
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Jdugger
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 07:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The PP is a good tire for street riding.

Mixing tires always changes the handling of the bike, but often a very manageable amount, in particular if we are talking ordinary street/sport riding.

I'm seeing PP and PP2CT sets for around $215 - $225 delivered, so it might be cost effective enough to go ahead and swap the pair.

There's nothing like that new tires feeling on a bike. It's like having a new motorcycle..
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1_mike
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 07:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

They (Pilot Power tires) give the bike a completely different feel....a good feel...!

Mike
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Mountainstorm
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 07:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I agree. Can't wait to slap a new set on. Lasted wayyyyyy longer than the Corsa and didn't square off nearly as much.
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Rpm4x4
Posted on Friday, May 21, 2010 - 11:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

To put it lightly I am not very fond of the corsa IIIs. I put 2cts on my 1125r and I am very pleased with them. I have ran several sets on my XB9 as well.
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Keef
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 08:21 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So if I change out the rear tire only this time with a perelli rossi instead of the corsa III will the handling be effected or not,tread is almost the exact same and it was supposed to be the replacement for the corsa III's
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Scottorious
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 02:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So whats the thought on this tire and its wet pavement performance. I have been riding in the rain a lot more and want a tire that has really good wet weather performance.
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Socoken
Posted on Saturday, May 22, 2010 - 03:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just ordered a set of pilot power 2ct's for 170 shipped from jake wilson. Theres nothing like a fresh set of tires!
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Jdugger
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 09:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

> a set of pilot power 2ct's for 170 shipped from jake wilson

Wow. Just wow. Great (street) tires for a great price!
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Rpm4x4
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 12:48 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

So whats the thought on this tire and its wet pavement performance. I have been riding in the rain a lot more and want a tire that has really good wet weather performance.

I ride in the rain more and more as well. While I am not disappointed by the 2CTs I have been pondering the pilot road 2 as my next tire. Visually they look like they would have even better wet traction.
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Pa1125r
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 07:44 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Ken, Is $170 the standard price or did you use a promo code?
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Socoken
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 11:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

It was 200 for the pair, then 10 off for buying two tires, then I used a promo code. I think It was JWCS20 for another 20 bucks off. Free shipping!
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Freezerburn840
Posted on Sunday, May 23, 2010 - 11:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I am putting on the Michelin pilot power set for 197 plus 60 bucks for install this week. I am having a bead problem with the rear Pirelli hopefully its not my rim. Losing 2 lbs. of pressure a day. The Pirelli's are almost gone anyway and I got 4,000 miles out of the rears. This will be my third rear tire and 2nd front. At 8500 miles. Hopefully the Michelin's will get 6000 or more.

(Message edited by freezerburn840 on May 23, 2010)

(Message edited by freezerburn840 on May 23, 2010)
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Rt_performance
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 01:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I just put pure powers on mine .
I can't believe the difference a ton more grip and it loves to lean now.
Personally i never felt comfortable with the corsa 3's the grip just didn't feel good
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Badlionsfan
Posted on Monday, May 24, 2010 - 02:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Me too Rt, I really like em too.
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