New tire thread; what to get?

[Airreed]

Wicky,
can we have a what's the best oil for my bike thread?

[Mother Goose]

Wicky,
can we have a what's the best oil for my bike thread?

Pretty much the same discussion. Everyone has their preferences. We should do a chain lube vs. WD-40 thread too.

[asp_125]

... We should do a chain lube vs. WD-40 thread too.

Personal lubricants?

[usmcab35]

i got the michelin pilot power 2ct's on my busa, i really love them they keep me planted anywhere i go and seem to last quite well. i had battlax tire on my zx7 and there were nice but didnt seem to last to long.

[OUTLAWD]

Pretty much the same discussion. Everyone has their preferences. We should do a chain lube vs. WD-40 thread too.

I use WD to clean it, then lube it with lube...WD eats the grease out of the rollers and deteriorated the o (or x) rings

that said...I lightly use WD on the race bike since it doesn't see the elements...

[Mother Goose]

I use WD to clean it, then lube it with lube...WD eats the grease out of the rollers and deteriorated the o (or x) rings

that said...I lightly use WD on the race bike since it doesn't see the elements...

There's a guy that put almost 20k miles on 1 chain, using WD-40 only.

[OUTLAWD]

replaced mine at 28k, still well within its "stretch" limits

Wicky, can you add a Chicken Strip size: topic in the tire sticky?

[Mother Goose]

replaced mine at 28k, still well within its "stretch" limits

Wicky, can you add a Chicken Strip size: topic in the tire sticky?

His was on an R1.

I probably should do that....

[TFOGGuys]

yep, 42$ higher than PRs = 18% price increase. Thats amazing that you got 19,600 miles on your PR2s. Think you can get 23,100 miles out of PR3s?

I'll let you know in about 12000 miles...

[Sean]

Wicky, can you add a Chicken Strip size: topic in the tire sticky?

Don't worry, you would win. You always have the biggest chicken strips.

[OUTLAWD]

Don't worry, you would win. You always have the biggest chicken strips.

I do...on the race bike

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

http://www.cosportbikeclub.org/forum...409#post547409

Awesome! Great start! Yes, people's weight and riding habits might vary, but that's actually a good thing for us. Can't have too much info! This way people will know who used what tires, and how they felt about them, in an easy-to-find central place, instead of trying to surf the 'net for comparo's. AND, I think if we find good comparo's, we should link 'em up here too. I mean, tires are the most commonly replaced wear item, right, so this thread makes good sense. Thanks for being the first to take the initiative on this!

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Personal lubricants?

For a true gearhead, WD-40 IS a personal lubricant!

[spideyrdr]

I love this forum for the simple reasons that:
a) this didn't turn into a fanboi pissing match
b) there didn't seem to be any discussion about which tire produces the most smoke!

[OUTLAWD]

start in second gear...they all will smoke

[CYCLE_MONKEY]

Ordered new Metzeler M3's todayfor $196.18 from The Motorcycle Superstore. Should be here Thursday. Woot! Best deal on tires I've ever gotten. Wanted to try the new Q2's, but I've recently heard too many negatives on their cold performance and lack of grip/predicability. Going with a trusted and proven performer, for a great price, and trying the new 190/55 size instead of the 190/50.