[DUX]

It's funny how life works out but since the deal on my RC fell through, life has taken a big turn for the better. It looks like it was meant to be, and the RC will be staying in my garage.

The only problem now is that over this past weekend, I put some miles on her and the rear tire definitely needs to be replaced.

Please check in with updated opinions/experiences on your tires. Although the RC won't see a track (at least on this set of tires) I'm willing to trade some mileage for confidence on the road.

I'm looking at:

- Pilot Power
- Diablo Corsa
- Metzler Sportec M1 (I don't know much about the tire, but I've always used and been happy with Metzler's)

Other recommendations welcome!

[CBR929RE]

congrats on stuff turning around for ya and keeping the bike.

As far as the tires you're gonna get people saying good stuff about both the Powers and the Diablos. Haven't read much about the M1s, they seems nice from the ads but of course that really doesn't mean ****.

[sheepofblue]

Pirelli if not check the M3 instead of the M1 more grip on the M3

[CBR929RE]

now that Sheep mentioned it the M3s are the ads I've seen, tread looks similar to the Pilot Power.

[BDA116]

The M1 is the older version, go with either the M3 or the Diablo Corsa.

[seamus]

Just put the 6th set of Corsas on mine.

[redhotz28]

How about the Qualifier? Isn't anyone interested in funding the US?

[Hammer]

Originally Posted by redhotz28

How about the Qualifier? Isn't anyone interested in funding the US?

Support the US, install an American made tire on your Jap bike.

[redhotz28]

Thats true. you definatly have me there.... Maybe I'll sell the blade and get a buell. Heard those things are fast....

1 more vote for the Diablo Corsa.

[Hammer]

Yea, right. Stay where you are.

[DUX]

Originally Posted by redhotz28

How about the Qualifier? Isn't anyone interested in funding the US?

I fund the U.S. with my time. I feel no guilt in buying the best product I can get/afford, even if it comes from Japan. That's one of 1,000 reasons I also own a Metric Cruiser and not a Harley.

[sheepofblue]

Just ran Qualifiers for the first time on the RC.

Decent grip, seemed to heat a bit slower than Diablos. The mold release was much slicker than Pirelli. The jury is still out on long term wear as I only got a day on them. Grip was similar to the Corsas (may be a bit less but close)

[DUX]

[DUX]

Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Just ran Qualifiers for the first time on the RC.

Decent grip, seemed to heat a bit slower than Diablos. The mold release was much slicker than Pirelli. The jury is still out on long term wear as I only got a day on them. Grip was similar to the Corsas (may be a bit less but close)

I read what you wrote about the release. Are these the tires that you were using when the new blue paint met the pavement?

[DUX]

.........Leaning toward the Pirelli's. I can always try something else later.

After all, on the RC it's only about a 2,500 mile committment.

[redhotz28]

How many miles are people getting out of their powers? Mine are getting worn decently and I just put them on right before riding season. I do do a decent amount of track days, and am very hard on them there. People say I leave black lines coming out of corners. Don't flame me, damper is on the way...

[ConqSoft]

redhotz,

You have an RC51?

[redhotz28]

Nope, a 929... why...

[sheepofblue]

Originally Posted by DUX

I read what you wrote about the release. Are these the tires that you were using when the new blue paint met the pavement?

Yes but the cause was me not the tires

[belowme51]

I have the powers on my rc and they are great, Ive used them for several track days with no problems, great traction at full lean and quick warm up.

[Repeater]

Just bought a set of Qualifiers Medium compound. The D208's were just getting to slick. I can't compare to other brands. since they were out of michelin and the guy wanted to much for corsa's, but i can say WOW! these are way stickier than the 208's and have a much better turn in. I was bombing lost hill (buttonwillow) in 3rd gear with confidence. I definetly picked up the pace with these tires. I'll try the frenchies next time. Next trackday is the streats of willow june 2nd!

[DUX]

My friend has Pilot Powers on his SV, so I went with the Pirelli Diablo Corsa "H" that the shop had in stock just to be different. Good looking tire, I'll write more when I get some time to ride.

If it's ok to mention a non-sponser, SPEEDWERKS deserves some . Called them today, took the bike in after work, got in and out of the shop in about an hour.

[bwhip]

Glad to hear you're staying in the RC fold!

I've been really impressed with the Pilot Powers if you want a street/trackday tire. They warm quickly, last a long time, are quite sticky, and give excellent feedback.

At my two most recent trackdays I ran the newer Metzeler Racetecs, and was very pleased. They definitely didn't warm as fast as the Michelins, but once they did, they stuck like glue.

[DUX]

Originally Posted by bwhip

Glad to hear you're staying in the RC fold!

Thanks!

The RC is going to remain street only, but I wanted a relatively sticky tire. Hopefully the Pirelli's won't disappoint.