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     U4euh |
Some of you may remember me looking into the Road Attacks here a while back. I got a set and immediatly fell in love with the agressive look. Had them mounted and right away liked the way they felt. Great drop into the curves, and great feedback. First I must say that Greg Reich from Conti-NA, sent me an email that stated the rear tire pressure should be run @ 42psi, front @ 36psi. I tried that for a couple of weeks, but did not like how harsh the ride felt. It was the first time I had ever had the front tire 'skip' in the curves. My suspension was set up for my weight before anyone says something about that. So I rechecked with Mr. Reich and he said that: Hi Jim! Thanks for the feedback! You could safely run 38 rear & 34 cold psi. front, however our technicians designed the Road Attacks to run at higher psi due to the compliant steel belted casing and feel that 42 rear & 36 front offer the best combination for overall performance. Feel free to experiment, most that have tried lower pressure feel that 40 - 42 rear is best, but all riders are different. Let me know. Best Regards, Greg Reich Continental Tire North America, Inc. So I dropped the rear to 38, the front to 34, and it made a world of difference in the ride on the XB. Rubberdown and myself do some pretty aggressive riding in our area, and Not once did these tires ever give me a reason to flinch or pucker! Now my main reason fro wanting to try the tires is because many of us have been interested in the mileage vs grip factor. I don't know if these would be the perfect tire for a trackday, but I can honestly say that traction was not a factor up until I took my trip to ILL. to see my father. Some of you may have read that post, and on my second morning coming home, it was extremely cold. I ran across a situation that required some hard braking, how did they perform you ask? Front tire acted perfect, back end squiggled a little bit. OK what were the factors: COLD, an extra 55-60 lbs on the bike with no suspension modifications, and because of the reaction, maybe a bit heavy on the rear. Did this make me doubt the tire, not one bit. I rode on to the Dragon that afternoon, it was stil a chilly 43 degrees out, still no suspension changes, and still had extra weight on the bike:  ,  ,  ,  . | ||
| U4euh |
DO I like the tire, YES. Would I recommend it to other riders, yes. Today I have close to 5,000 miles on the tire, and I figure an easy 1500 left on them. NO more long trips with straight aways, I will get alot higher. Would I recommend them for a track day, probably not, as I have never done a track day and don't know all the factors involved. But I do know that for canyon riding, The tires stick! Stick as well as M-1's They have great mileage! They will be on my bike again! I should note that I have ran the Sportec M-1's , the Bridgestone Battle AX, and of course the stockers. I was satisfied with the traction of all three tires, but the mileage I got out of them just plain stank! I have everybit of confidence in the Road Attacks as I did ANY of the others, and with the mileage I have gotten, A bigger smile. Sidenote- Thank You MR. Reich for all the help and information. JIM | ||
| Rubberdown |
From my usual vantage point, chasing U4euh  , I can attest they do indeed stick and I am pretty amazed at the longevity; better than my Avon 45/46 and the Conti's seem to keep the profile in the rear well. Great pics Jim!. | ||
| Oldog |
Jim: how many miles Xway going to see your dad? I ran conti's on my 79 suzi allways got great milage, except for one horrendus burnout,LOL I take it that they get better life than the stockers, how long did the D20X last on your bike? | ||
| U4euh |
oldog-got about 4800 miles out of the stockers. Two factors to consider there were: new bike, and I wasn't interested in running it off the road, not to say that now I am(been there,done that). Just now I am one with bike and like to flog it! 2nd would be something that buckinfubba told me, I strictly used my front brake when I first got this bike, less friction on the rear. All that has changed now of course. Total ride mileage was around 2700 miles. I got a flat spot, but as RBRDWN poste above, the tire has kept its' profile very well. IE-to say that when the other tires got a flat spot, I would have that moment going into a curve that transitions from flat spot to curved edges. Not on this tire! I would say that 70-75% of the trip was straightaway highspeed cruising(ssshhhh). So a flat spot will develop, it was just not as apparent on the RA's. I have some pics of tire break in, and some after the trip. I'll post later on, it is late! | ||
| Oldog |
Thats great info Jim: I have a 208 on the sled, I have been looking for info just like you have shared, specificaly: continental road attack tires Thank you for sharing the information .. | ||
| Cataract2 |
Off topic here, but how about the Avon's? Any good? Good millage? | ||
| Rubberdown |
I'm pretty pleased with the Avons. Typically, they don't seem to stick as well when the temps get cold. I did realize that I had too much front and rear preload and after adjustment they seem better in the cold. Wear is pretty good. It looks like I might get 4000 out of the rear. As a point of reference, I got 1900 to the wear bars on the stock rear. They do feel nice and turn well. | ||
| Jcbikes |
I too have had the Conti-Road Attacks on my xb12s for about 2,000 miles and am very happy with them. Very little wear at this point and they stick extremely well in the corners. Almost the best of both worlds. I would highly recommend them and will definitely buy again! | ||
| Jcbikes |
Here is a full test on the tires from Canyon Chasers motorcycle club. http://www.canyonchasers.net/reviews/accessories/road-attack.php | ||
| Rubberdown |
I'm giving the Conti's serious consideration for my next set of tires. | ||
| U4euh |
Thanks for that link JC. Everything I thought , but put into words! Rubberdown-You are hardly chasing me, more like glued to my......., well you know! Good riding partners are hard to find aren't they?! | ||
| Jcbikes |
Your welcome U4, anything to help with information on these great tires! | ||
| U4euh |
Just got this today! CHECK IT OUT: Continental Tire North America, Inc. Continental Tire announces the new Conti Sport Attack “Hypersport” Radial! Continental enters the “hypersport” radial market with the release of the new ultra-high performance ContiSport Attack which is intended for extreme riders who demand extreme performance from their modern sport and naked muscle bikes. The new ContiSport Attack broadens Continental’s existing “Attack” product line which currently consists of the ContiRoad Attack “Sport Mileage” radial that was released in 2004. The ContiSport Attack will be available in the USA by February ‘06. The release of the Conti Sport Attack further reinforces Continental’s intention to be at the forefront of performance tire technology. Conti Sport Attack Main Features: • Engineered to meet the demands of today’s powerful high performance sport bikes and naked muscle bikes. • 0° steel belt spooled onto a rayon base construction delivers the highest possible levels of grip, high-speed stability, and control. • Superb grip in both wet & dry conditions. • Superior high-speed stability. • Excellent braking feedback when entering corners. • Disappears beneath the rider with seamless performance. • Positive feedback at maximum lean angles. • Exceptionally quick warm-up time. • Reduced kickback under hard acceleration. • Stunning new tread pattern is a perfect match to the sleek lines of today’s modern sport bikes and naked muscle bikes. What kind of rider is the new Conti Sport Attack aimed at?: • The Sport Attack is for riders who demand extremes; the Sport Attack can achieve an impressive 50.8° lean angle in dry conditions. • The Sport Attack’s ultra-high performance level is perfect for riders who will attend track day sessions. • The Sport Attack’s handling characteristics and high levels of grip make it suitable for high performance bikes such as the Ducati 999, CBR600RR, ZX-10R, ZX-6R, GSX-R1000, GSX-R600, GSX-R750, R6, and R1 as well as many other high performance bikes. The Goal: Continental’s primary goal during the development of the ContiSport Attack was a term called “rideability.” Rideability is how a tire reacts in different situations and makes a modern sport bike more rideable right from the start. In short: the ContiSport Attack offers a new dimension of rideability! The Design: Continental’s exclusive 0° steel belt is spooled onto a base of rayon fabric which serves as an extra stabilizer within the carcass construction. The steel belt gives above all extreme stability at high speeds and minimal kickback tendencies under hard acceleration. The single rayon layer, especially when used with the rayon fabric base, stabilizes and preserves the shape of the contact patch and this, in-turn improves handling feedback. Front and rear ContiSport Attacks share similar construction which means their performance is synchronized producing a noticeable balance in the motorcycles handling behavior. The Compound: Continental’s technicians have created a new innovation in rubber compounding that they call “Black Chilli.” This rubber compound is a completely new development and is by far the softest being used in the sport radial segment, needing very little time to warm up to the optimal operating temperature. Although “Black Chilli” is the softest compound being used in the sport radial segment, it also offers high durability with long tread life. Product Information: Description: ’06 Retail Price Range; 120/70ZR17 TL (58W) Sport Attack $125.00 + ($180.00 + CAD) 120/60ZR17 TL (55W) Sport Attack $125.00 + ($180.00 +CAD) 150/60ZR17 TL (66W) Sport Attack $145.00 + ($205.00 + CAD) 160/60ZR17 TL (69W) Sport Attack $145.00 + ($212.00 + CAD) 180/55ZR17 TL (73W) Sport Attack $155.00 + ($230.00 + CAD) 190/50ZR17 TL (73W) Sport Attack $170.00 + ($245.00 + CAD) 190/55ZR17 TL (75W) Sport Attack $170.00 + ($245.00 + CAD) | ||
| Spuds |
Hey U4euh, stumbled on your review of the road attacks..awesome!! I had put a pair of Dunlops on my 9r mid summer....but was looking seriously at the road attacks - I too like their aggressive look, and the fact that their billed as a sport-touring tire. now that I'm hearing that they offer great traction too, I'm sold!! That's what's going on next!! | ||
| U4euh |
You'll be happy with them, I am sure! | ||
| Glitch |
Great review, I always like hearing real world reviews. Another plus is knowing the reviewer. See you at March Badness! | ||
| U4euh |
Oh yes, don't know if I should try the new tires from Conti, or put another pair of RA's on for March Badness. That should be about the same time! | ||
| Twig |
Hey Jim, great post.. More than likely my next set of tires will be the road attacks. I saw a set listed at tireexpress.com for $194.99 plus $20 shipping. Pretty tempting. I'll be forced to do something by springtime anyway. Hopefully it will handle like a different bike after the Dunlops...That's what I've read. Maybe the next time I ride with you and Rubberdown ,I can close the gap a little bit. Yep, probably wishful thinking. Ha Ha Ha! Nice pics of you and the xb. Who took the shots? Take care Jim...later | ||
| U4euh |
Twig-wha's up?! You'll close the gap one day, just gotta get comfortable with your new steed. Besides you were not that far behind, so I'd say you were doing pretty da&% good. Killboy.com hangs out at the dragon on the weekends. If you go, you can go to there website and order. Plus it is pretty cool to just look at all the other pic's. You planning for March Badness yet? |
