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Oldironsides
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 04:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Time for new tires on my x1 and I'm curious if anyone has an opinion on these tires. The bike is mostly for commuting and some twisties seeing as I live in florida and there's not alot of hills and turns. Thanks for the Help!
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Ratbuell
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I run them on my S2 and have been very pleased. I haven't had them on long enough to get a good read on lifespan, but I like their characteristics in all conditions - wet traction, dry traction, superslab and twisties. Hell, we rode it 2-up at Homecoming on the "parade lap", passed a guy on a VRSC on the outside of one of the turns, and crossed start/finish at over 100 on 'em.
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Slowride
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 06:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I turned about 6k on the rear of my Uly and the front still looked great with no cupping. I beat the hell out of them up at Buelltoberfest and the never missed a beat.

I will run them again...
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Ducxl
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 06:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I LOVE them on my X1. Came across them by accident.Glad a fellow Badwebber offered them to me.Only put a few thousand miles on them,so i can't tell about how many miles i'll get.They stick like glue
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Preybird1
Posted on Friday, December 05, 2008 - 07:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I will stick with the continental race attack and road attacks they are so good in cold hot and wet traction, I used them at 22 degrees and went into a corner a little hot more than i would normally and the tires stuck it so well i was impressed ALOT!!
Michelin is a great tire but to spendy for my taste!
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Jstfrfun
Posted on Saturday, December 06, 2008 - 10:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

6K is what your gonna get on the rear 10-12 on the front.

You've already bought them so why ask for opinions now? Ride-em and form your own opinion.

Your right Bird they are spendy!
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Oldironsides
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 11:00 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

No I haven't bought them yet. I wanted feed back first so I could make an informed decission. The Contis came in more money than the michelins. I'll have to double check the prices so I dont get screwed. Thanks for the help Gents. My decission is definetly between the PRs and The R.Attacks.
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Sloppy
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 12:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Prices vary significantly from region to region depending upon inventory. I got a Dunlop Roadsmart for the same price as a Conti so I went with it. I REALLY like these Dunlops.

I also like to go with more popular brands so I don't get an "old" tire that sat in a warehouse for too long. You won't go wrong with those Michelins...
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Jstfrfun
Posted on Monday, December 08, 2008 - 03:17 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Sorry for the misunderstanding. IMO the michelin product has its benefits, but it's all subject to a nubmer of variables, your weight, riding style, road conditions, temps, humidity ect. so again buy-em ride-em and form your own opinion.
For example, I don't ride hard, my roads are abrasive, the temps here are high, and the roads are slick, so I am partial to Battlax tri-compound. They provide long wear and good adhesion when I need it.

So ride and see, but ride!
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