gtbigup01
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So would you guys go ahead and replace tires if the bike is an 07 with a built date of 10/06? Tires have 11,800 on them, originals? I was going to get new one in two weks so i guess I can wait. Gotta wait for that other paycheck.
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So would you guys go ahead and replace tires if the bike is an 07 with a built date of 10/06? Tires have 11,800 on them, originals? I was going to get new one in two weks so i guess I can wait. Gotta wait for that other paycheck.
I just ordered a set of the Pilot 3's....Pricey, but think they will last...and I really like everything I've heard about them.
I purchased my PR3's for $310 US / no shipping. Scrub in took some miles, but once scrubbed in, I've never felt more secure leaning a bike. I used to have PR2's and find these superior. In the wet they are absolutely confidence inspiring. I know one reviewer-and I mean just one-said because of all the sipping they were somewhat squirly in turns. I noticed that pre-200mi, but after that, they really settled in and they are rock solid in turns with great feedback. :sport12:
Good to hear. I think I'm going to replace my original Pilot Roads in a few weeks when I get back from my trip to Lake George, NY. They have plenty of thread left, but they are already five years old...
I think you'll be glad you did, regardless of the quality tire you choose. I wrote in another thread how surprised I was with the amount of ride comfort, turning ease and handling returned to my FZ1 after I put on new, supple tires. Only reason I went with PR3's was because I was so favorable impressed with PR2's. I just assumed the new version had to be as good or better. (Little bit of lazy thinking there) However, I read some positive reviews and ordered. No regrets at all.
After right at 1000 miles on the PR3's....I simply love these tires. I'm not an expert by any means, but I find the bike almost turns its self...Not a knee dragger either, but my confidence level of this bike has simply grown leaps and bounds since the new tires. I should add that the bike has stock suspension, but has been dialed in proper by a great mechanic friend of mine, who really knows these bikes pretty well. He owns one also. What little rain riding I've done (less than 100 miles) I've found the tires to stick like they were on dry...Give us your opinion once you put some mileage on them...
Only downside is that since they are new there are no "sales" on them.
I was interested in a set of PR3's until I saw the price.
£280 including fitting! I'll be trying Maxxis tyres in future, they're only half the price and probably just as good.
Yes, I've heard nothing but good things about the PR2s so I'm sure the PR3s will be just as good or even better. I also considered the Bridgestone BT-23s, but I think I'll stick with the PR3. Only downside is that since they are new there are no "sales" on them.
I haven't shopped around but it's like a $31 difference on the rear tire and about $20 difference on the front tire between the PR2 and the PR3 at jakewilson.com.
Get PR2s instead at almost $100-150 cheaper and wait for the PR3s to go cheap on the next set. PR3s can't be 2x better than PR2s for sure.