SCHWINN 0 Posted March 5, 2010 This tire will hopefully be the answer to getting more mileage out of my bike Pirelli claims it broke some distance records. Its the Pirelli ST Angel 180/55/17 for my ZX 1200 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 5, 2010 This tire will hopefully be the answer to getting more mileage out of my bikePirelli claims it broke some distance records. Its the Pirelli ST Angel 180/55/17 for my ZX 1200 Were you asking mileage questions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted March 5, 2010 This tire will hopefully be the answer to getting more mileage out of my bikePirelli claims it broke some distance records. Its the Pirelli ST Angel 180/55/17 for my ZX 1200 Were you asking mileage questions? I had a answering poll up for about 2 hours, got about 15 replies. Then erased it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted March 5, 2010 Was it brass, like a fireman's pole? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted March 6, 2010 Was it brass, like a fireman's pole? A Fireman's answer pole is brass? Now what type of mileage do you expect...from the tire not the firemans brass pole? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted March 8, 2010 Changed the oil, New brakes, New back tire, washed the bike and now if the rain will stop. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted March 8, 2010 Steve... he's bustin your chops... a POLL is asking people for their opinions... a POLE is what Jon dances on after one too many Long Island Iced Teas Hope that tire works out for ya... your other idea was...uh... let's say, as somebody that cares about... your sandwiches... not the best idea... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted March 8, 2010 I was just now seeing what you guys meant, pole and poll, I didnt even notice my own mistake. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted July 7, 2010 OK- The Pirelli was doing good and since I ride 150 miles a day 5 days a week I look at my tires before getting on my bike. I checked it at work and then looked at it at home and this is what I found. It looked like it had alot of tread left but it came with no warning bars to begin with. So for now I went back to the Dunlop SportMax RoadSmart 180/55/17. I bought the Pirelli on 3-6-10 and replcaed it on 7-6-10. Im only riding this bike on the Frwy and burning a big fat flat bald spot down the middle and the sides look brand new. I guess I shouldnt complain cuz if you do the math Im getting about 12000 miles on the back tire. I am still thinking about crossing over to the "Darkside" and putting on a car tire on the back. Thats my new Dunlop on now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hobiee 28 Posted July 7, 2010 maybe find the scenic route to work so you can ride on the edges of the tire a little more????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wing Nut 0 Posted July 7, 2010 I run Michelin Pilot Road 2's on my VFR. I've only put around 6000 miles on so far (mostly freeway), but they still look pretty good. A little flat in the middle, but that's to be expected. Hopefully I can sell it before I need a new set. I really want that Tuono after riding my friend's. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PastaPilot 17 Posted July 7, 2010 Darkside, darkside! You'll pay half as much for a tire and it'll last 3x as long. Just don't expect it to carve corners like it does now, but otherwise what have you got to lose? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikeslut 1 Posted July 7, 2010 Putting a car tire on a luxo-barge or on a mega-cruiser is one thing Putting one on a sport tourer is just sad... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SteelRain 0 Posted July 7, 2010 If you want a decent (primarily freeway/center riding) tire try the ME880. They are designed for bikes like the BMW LT; not alot of grip on the edges, but the center will last forever. If you want something a little more "spirited" I get 8k on my GSA out of a Distanza Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RogerTOWM 0 Posted July 8, 2010 A good friend of mine went to the darkside with his Goldwing. The tire is also a runflat. He can still hit the curves when he wants to and those tires run forever. Price is not that bad either. But the Goldwing is a touring bike, probably weighs twice as much as a sport tourer does. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted March 27, 2013 And now the date 3-27-13. Remember I am still riding 150 miles a a day. 750 a week. On a 420 lb Kawasaki ZZR 1200 I switched brands 6-20-12 to Bridgestone Battlax. Loved it so much I bought another 1 last night. It lasted 7 months!!!! 180/55/17 Some ideas or snake oils. My favorite snake oil salesman from Josie Wales. Nitrogen fill I am sold on. Motorcycle shop Nitrogen fill. $9.50 a wheel Dynamic Balancing ( Ceramic Beads ) in your tire rolling around $12.50 front $19.50 rear..with nitrogen Ride-On..( A new kind of slime ) liquid balance and tire seal. Rear tire takes 2 bottles at $15.00 a bottle. http://www.ride-on.com/ Soooo find your favorite tire........................................................................meee $135.00 OTD Battlax 023GT Rear Mount and balance at North County cycle salvage...........................................................$20.00 Dump air and took it to Costco tire dept for NITROGEN fill(More stable) No rise and fall in temps in tire.$0000 My new brand. http://www.bridgestone.com/products/motorcycle_tires/products/battlax/bt023.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hoss314 0 Posted March 27, 2013 maybe find the scenic route to work so you can ride on the edges of the tire a little more????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCHWINN 0 Posted March 27, 2013 maybe find the scenic route to work so you can ride on the edges of the tire a little more????? :lol:/> :heh:/> :lol:/> Lets seeee Take 395 instead of 15 to 74 Ortega Hwy back to I-5 to coast Hwy north to 133 Laguna Canyon LOL...Efff That. I can make it to work in 1 Hour!!!! 78 to I-5 to 405 and 55. I am next to John Wayne airport.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites