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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 06:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Ok so I took advantage of that Pirelli tire deal from cycle gear. I got the tires on and my bike know and it handles great. It's awsome how quick it turns in an with such little effort. But it feels like it has a little bounce especially the rear while driving down the road. I adjusted the suspension back to the book spec and that helped a little. Do tires just need to be broke in so they smooth out? Or I'm I missing something.
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Mr2shim
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 06:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

What type of Pirelli did you buy? I've had scorpion sync's on the bike since I bought it. They only had 100 or so miles on them before. They stuck like glue then and still stick like glue nearly 5k later. I love them.

(Message edited by mr2shim on June 01, 2008)
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 06:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Thats what I like to hear. I got the PIRELLI Diablo Supersport. I only put maybe 50 miles on them and they do handle great.
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Birdy
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 07:07 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Did you get them balanced? Mine ran smooth right out of the box.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 07:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I had them installed and balanced at a bike shop. I see weights attached to the rim.
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Glitch
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 07:32 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Remember when adjusting the suspension, little adjustments, one at a time.
That being said...
Reduce Compression damping (counterclockwise) 1/4 of a turn. If that doesn't quite get it, another 1/4 turn.
If that still doesn't get it try the same on the Rebound adjustment.
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Tomike00
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 08:15 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Could the tire pressure be a bit low? I wonder what the recommended pressure is for those tires?
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 08:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The bike shop had them at 40/40. After riding for a little while I put them at 32F/37R. I think I will put them at 34/36 tomorrow.
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Old_man
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 09:09 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

You're on the right track with tire pressure.
40/40 is way too much, I run 34/36.
More than that is too hard.
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Glitch
Posted on Sunday, June 01, 2008 - 09:26 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I run 36/38

Edit: 40/40 is a bit too high

(Message edited by glitch on June 01, 2008)
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Mr_gto
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 01:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

How did they balance them? I am not a big fan of machine balancing. I like the manual method, it seems to be a lot more precise.
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 06:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Mr_GTO, That I don't know. I did make the adjustment to the suspension today and I think it needs some more fine tuning. I also put the tires at 36/38 I'm about 210 lbs so I think I will put them at 34/36 and see how that goes.

This does suck because I had it set up how I liked it before the tire. So after some more playing and no luck I will pop them off and get them balanced and see how that goes.
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Elff
Posted on Tuesday, June 03, 2008 - 12:06 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have those same tires.
I weigh 70 lbs less than you tho so I run mine at 30f/32r

They handle freaking great especially compared to the Dunlop 208s
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 08:13 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Well I think I may have gotten this thing set up right. The biggest thing was the Rear preload. After making it one notch stiffer and adjusting the the front a little it seems to be getting dialed in.
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Stack
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 08:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

what is the deal. web site looks like the same price i paid last year $300 for corsaIII front and rear

stack
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Xb9rnutt
Posted on Thursday, June 05, 2008 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The deal was over with on the 21st. I forgot who had posted it last month. The deal was for both front and rear for a total of 184.00 to my door.
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Stack
Posted on Friday, June 06, 2008 - 09:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Damn Wish I had ween that. Maybe next time
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