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Djkaplan


Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 03:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

...for my M2. I've run only Dunlops since I bought my bike (205, 207, 208) and am generally happy with them, but would like to try something else. The tire needs to be available in a 170/60, so no track day specials, but I need traction for backroad scratching.

What's hot these days?
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Ingemar
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 05:41 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pirelli's. Pick a model that suits the mileage you expect. Personally I'm running Diablo's.
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Bigeasy
Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 08:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pirelli scorpions good for the back roads. I have them and like them much more then the dunlop.They last longer and seem to grip better, turning in seems easier also.



art
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Reepicheep


Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 08:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

180's will work perfectly well on the M2 as well, for what it's worth.
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Littlebuggles


Posted on Saturday, January 15, 2005 - 08:56 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm waiting for pirelli to make the scorpio sync in the 170/60 for 5" rim...
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Djkaplan


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 10:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"180's will work perfectly well on the M2 as well, for what it's worth."

I ran a 180/55 207 on my stock (not PM) 5" wheel and was not pleased with the profile. It looked like the shoulders were squeezed up, not allowing the tire to lay down as much contact patch during cornering.

The Dunlop website said that a 180 would fit a 5" wide wheel, but a 5 1/2" is the optimal size.

My bike came from the factory with a 170, I'll stick with the 170 until I get a wider wheel.
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Buelliedan


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 11:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love the Bridgestone BT20s. They have good traction but they also wear like a stone. I can usually get 6-7000 miles out of a rear on my S2.
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Steve_mackay


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 12:54 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm either going with Pirelli Scorpions, or Metzler Z6s. I've heard good about both tires. The Dunlops just suck when it gets cold!
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Djkaplan


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 04:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"The Dunlops just suck when it gets cold!"

One lowside and one highside taught me that very valuable lesson.

I'm not so much worried about mileage, I want traction for the twisties.
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Lake_bueller


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 04:51 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I'm running Metzler M1's on my S1W. I feel much better on them than I did on the Dunlops.

Switched to Michelin's on my S3T. But that was just because I couldn't turn down a free set of tires. They feel a little "hard" for my taste. I'll explore something different on my next tire change.
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Budo


Posted on Monday, January 17, 2005 - 05:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I am presently running the Continental Conti-road attack tires and am very pleased with them. Good traction dry or wet. Long life. As a bonus, a cool looking tread design. Also the letters on the tire are printed right side up, that is you can look down at the tire and read the writing. Neat feature.
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Gundog
Posted on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 - 11:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I went with the Metzler Z6 on my M2. They are a vast improvement over the 205 Dunlops. Both wet and dry traction seem to be increased. With only 1k on them, I can't predict wear.
So far, I'm very satisfied with the Metzlers.
Dale
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Rick_a


Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 12:34 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I love Pirellis. Switched from Dunlop and am never going back! Even the Diablo Corsas got better mileage than the Dunlop sport tires...I'm about to switch to the Skorpions.
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Loki


Posted on Wednesday, January 19, 2005 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Until the Sportecs are replaced that is all I will run on the S1X.
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Ethanr


Posted on Friday, January 28, 2005 - 02:39 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I've put together the beginnings of a comments/comparisons table. If you're interested, check out the new "Tire Comments" thread in the tire section of the KV and give some feedback.
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Buellish


Posted on Saturday, January 29, 2005 - 10:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Danny K,
I'm liking the Metzler Z6's.They work great in the North Georgia Mt's.You can see how far they lean at: http://buell.com/en_us/brag/adventures/recaps/2004/bih/bih.asp click on "look at our photos" and look for my S2 (silver helmet/black leather)

Mike
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2000m2
Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 01:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I really like my Metzler MEZ4's, in the 180 on the rear. Much better than the Michelins I was running before.
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Djkaplan


Posted on Sunday, January 30, 2005 - 03:16 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mike P,

Wow, the Buell website.

You're semi-famous!

Danny
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Buellish


Posted on Wednesday, February 02, 2005 - 04:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Not nearly as famous as that Buell guy!He's all over that site!
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