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Author Message   Old_man Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 06:23 pm:        The Metzler Sportec tires had to be replaced because of a nail. My XB9S was at the Buell dealer, all they had was the Dunlops that I took off after 500 miles. They only sell tires that come on their bikes. I hated the Dunlops so I asked them to order the Pirelli tires that come on the City X. Two days on them. I love them. What a difference in handling. They're easier steering and much more precise in placing the bike where I want it on the road. Good grip in the corners. I would recommend them to anyone.   Angelwild327 Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 06:36 pm:        DITTO...amen   Indy_bueller Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 06:41 pm:        Me Three!   Stealthxb Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 06:47 pm:        I agree! They handle great around town and have never let me down in the twisties. Great traction on rough surfaces and in the rain.   Adrenaline0210 Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 06:56 pm:        I got the continental sport attack,,, cheaper and probably even higher quality / stickieness in corners... paid 300$ for pair installed at local shop and wont go nothing else, buddy has a zx10r 2005' useto smoke the tire off with a lil clutch work now just weelies everytime, cant even slip mine in the rain...   Beachbuell Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 07:39 pm:        Got em ! After I rode my better halfs City X with the Pirelli Scorpion Syncs I was hooked. So much more confidence inspiring, love em, can't wait to try them in the rain (hmmmmmmmmmmm, or not).   Speedfreaks101 Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 08:48 pm:        I also ride a City-X and it is time for new tires but I cannot decide if I want Pilot Roads, Conti Road Attacks or another set of the Scorpions. I have found comparisions/reviews of the Road Attack vs the Pilot Road but have not found anything comparing either to the Scorpions. I have no complaints about my tires but if I can add mileage without sacrificing grip Any ideas, info or links? BTW I just managed to get 8K out of my rear tire. Later, Bart   Xring Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 09:28 pm:        Ditto the Scorps. If mine make it through 'til winter I'll get another set to install in the off season; I'm also due for the 10k service which I'll put off until then. They were a big change from the stock Dunlops. Bill   Xb9ser Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 10:05 pm:        I replaced my orinanal dunlop with a another dunlop before I found this board. my next two were race take offs from a friend. The dunlops last about 2500 miles. I have had scoprin snyecs about 2500 miles they look like new even after a trip to deals gap!! They are great!!   Old_man Posted on Tuesday, July 25, 2006 - 10:46 pm:        I won't risk putting any other tire on my bike, unless I get to ride a Buell with that tire on it. I don't care about mileage or claimed racetrack performance, the handling of these tires is what I was missing with the other tires. I have ridden motorcycles for 45 years, the Buell with the other tires was the most work to ride of any of the multitude of bikes I have owned and ridden through the years.   Fullpower Posted on Wednesday, July 26, 2006 - 08:24 pm:        yes... scorpion SYNC on the XB... very nice.

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