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Xb9srider
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 11:43 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
OK, here we go again. I need some tires for the 'ol XB. I have an '03 9S and don't particularly care for the tip in tendencies of the stockers. I'm going to replace them with either Dunlop D220's or Michelin Pilot Roads. Yes, yes I know, they are sport touring tires. I want longer life and had a great experience with 220's on my Y2K VFR800. I don't do as much aggressive riding as I used to and may take a 2500 mile trip this summer on the XB. Does anyone have any experience with either tire on their XB? I know the profiles are different and the handling may change a bit (for the better I hope, not that it's bad, I just want a more neutral turn in). I am also open to other brands with a long lasting tire. The CityX tires seem to be pretty good I hear. Thanks. Ride safe.


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Diablobrian
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 11:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
It has been mentioned on one of the tire threads that Pirelli is giving you the front if you buy a rear diablo strada.
That is the Pirelli ST tire. the z6 Metzler usually gets good reviews too.
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Lucas70374
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 11:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I run metzler Z6 and love them, I got right over 10k miles out of one of my rears, currently I have about 8k on the one I am running now.
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Xb9srider
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I just went to the Diablo website and it made no mention of the give away. Is this recent? I remember them doing this last year. Does anyone have any experience with the Diablo Strada? It seems everyone like the Pirelli's on the CityX.


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Gowindward
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Michelin Pilot Roads
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Xb9srider
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:35 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
What do you like about the Pilot Roads? How does the handling change? Thanks.
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Diablobrian
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:43 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
try http://www.getpirelli.com/
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Nutsosane
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 12:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I am running a set of the Strada's right now. So far I am happy with the feel. I came off of Pilot Powers and thought I would not waste any more money as I barely used any of the sidewall before the center went square. I like the raised ridge of the Strada in the center. I got @5000 from the rear of my Pilot Power and am hoping for at least 8k out of the Strada rear.
Diablobrian, if I hadn't paid "cost" for my set I'd be pretty pissed right now. That sight does not say how much the rear is gonna cost though. I know MSRP for a rear is like $180+ $25 shipping and that's the price just about anyone can buy them for. NUTS
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Gowindward
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 01:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
They stick, and have I've had fair mileage results out of them. I'm on my second front and third rear Pilot Road. I really didn't have any issues with the OEM tires other than tread life. Although after switching the Michelins I did a day leading demo rides on bikes from the Buell demo truck. They all had stock tires. I did notice how the rears on them felt a little squirmy

My bikes rear tire history
OEM 2100 miles
Pilot Power 3300 miles
Pilot Road 7100 miles
Pilot Road 6500 miles.
Current Pilot Road.
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Poondogger
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 01:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've been through 2 D220's now. Grip in all weather is good and I've gotten 4400 and 4000 miles out of each. I have a Pilot Road to go on in a couple days but from what I gather from everyone else on this site for mileage this will be my last Dunlop.
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M1combat
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 01:19 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I'm going for Metz M3's next.
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Kootenay
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 01:42 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I've been running Pirelli Diablos, and if I was looking for ST tires I'd be on that Strada giveaway in a second! In the other thread, one poster said he got both ends for under $150 using the giveaway!
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Xb9srider
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 02:04 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Any comments on handling regarding the Pilot Roads, Strada's, or D220's? Thanks.


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Smoothrod
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 04:36 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Metzs is making a new Sportec M-3 that Im looking at.
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 05:29 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
check my posts on this thread for a good deal on sport touring tires.

http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/32777/177923.html?1141018630
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Skeeter_xb
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 05:39 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
$144 for both ends
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Chadhargis
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 06:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
I LOVE the Diablo Stradas. I jumped on the promotion. I bought my rear from American Motorcycle Tire for $130 (tax and shipping included) and with the $25 shipping fee Pirelli charges you for the "free" tire, that comes to a grand total of $155 for the set.

Can't beat that!
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Xb9srider
Posted on Tuesday, February 28, 2006 - 07:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)
Well, I went and bought a rear Diablo Strada today. I'll get the paperwork in first thing in the morning. I'm looking forward to the ride. How long does it take to get your front tire?


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