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Nukeblue
Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 02:14 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

i just picked up an xb9r & am looking to do some track days. the original 207's are comming off this week. i was looking for some opinions on what to replace with & what tire pressures to run.
this is my first xb & first track time.
thanks
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Rocketsprink
Posted on Monday, April 23, 2007 - 04:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Michelin Pilot Powers
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Diablobrian
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I like my Pirelli Diablo Corsas.
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Blublak
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 04:22 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

+1 on the Diablo Corsas.
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Slaughter
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Diablo Corsa - pretty decent street/track tire at 33 psi each end.
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Gearhead
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 09:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Michelin Pilot Powers have been the tire of choice on my street XB12R. They offer great tire mileage and great grip.

Warm day track day pressures were 26-rear and 31-front. These were recommended by the Michelin tire vendor and they have been awesome on the track at that pressure.
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Bertman
Posted on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 - 10:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Pilot Powers 2CT tires I had at track day were the stickiest, most predictable tires I have ever had on my bike.
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Roadrcr
Posted on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 - 10:58 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

We run the Pirellis on the Drummer race bike. Buell tested with all the tire brands and the Pirelli is the best for the Buell chassis. I have never run the Michelin tires but I am sure they are good as well.
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Nukeblue
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 01:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

well i plan on doing three track days this year. i should get a chance to try both of them them. thanks for the input.
i also just got some lyndall gold pads to try out. i love those on my S3.
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Nsbuell
Posted on Thursday, April 26, 2007 - 02:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Pilot Powers are awesome. Can't wait to try my new set of Power 2CTs.
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Nukeblue
Posted on Monday, May 07, 2007 - 10:41 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

got a new set of diablo corsa's on the bolt. now it feels like a whole different bike!
only problem was when i leaned over real hard yesterday on the chicken strips the bike slid out about six inches & i almost lost it (love that xb chassis!) we both survived . i was wondering how to remove that new tire slickness from the edges before sliding through the curves. sand paper? chemicals?
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Duc_htr
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 05:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Nuke I also use the diablos... I always take the wheels to the tire shop so they don't have to mess with my fragile axles... I say that because prior to re-installing the wheels with new tires I rub the sides of the tires down with medium or fine grit scouring pads... I bought them at a auto-paint store for final prep before painting... I usually just get the initial shine off the tire and I don't have nearly the problem with slipping on the sissy-strips... that was when I was living in the mountains and usually dropped into the entire strip in the first few corners... "I" wouldn't use sandpaper but maybe those pads could help...
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Nukeblue
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

looks like scotch pads. i have some of those at work. i'll give it a shot. thanks!
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Duc_htr
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 09:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

yeah maybe thats what they are called... my tools are in storage : D
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Josh_
Posted on Sunday, May 13, 2007 - 10:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

The Dunlop Qualifiers work really well also, and can be had mailorder for as little as $200 a set.
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Schmitty
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 03:33 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I fitted a set of Avon Viper Sports because they were buy the rear and get the front for free. So far I like them for street tires, and I plan to do some track days with them in June. They run a rather high rear pressure at 42psi as recommended by the manufacturer. The only problem is they don't have any suggestions for track pressures. Is there a general rule for how much pressure to drop for the track or am I left to just guess? Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Schmitty
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M1combat
Posted on Saturday, May 19, 2007 - 05:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I generally use pads like that but I use dish soap and water with them as well. Works great.
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Vagelis46
Posted on Monday, May 28, 2007 - 04:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Just one interesting fact regarding the popular Power vs Corsa question:

Front Michelin Pilot Power 2CT = 4 kg
Front Pirelli Diablo Corsa III = 4.5kg

The effect of 0.5=1.1lbs on the gyroscopic&unsprung weight effect is BIG on the XB.

It is very noticable and the XB is benefited from the use of the Michelin Power tires. The corner entry is faster and the line is tighter.

The rear tire's weight is the same for both the tires of Power and Corsa.
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Hooligan620
Posted on Wednesday, June 06, 2007 - 07:46 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I let the parts guy talk me into the 2CTs instead of the Corsa 3's. Saved a couple of bucks in the process. I'll mount the wheels tomorrow and hope to ride on Friday if the weather cooperates.

Have a track day scheduled for mid-July. I'll let you know how I like the tires.
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