Take-offs

phobiaphobe · 08-04-2006, 4:01 PM

This question has probably come up before, but I searched and didn't find anything, so....

There's a guy coming to the track tomorrow with a truckload of Dunlop AMA take-off slicks for a pretty reasonable price. He says they only have 15-20 laps on them, 1 heat cycle only.

Anyone go this way before?

1 more: A friend at work gave me a rear take-off that he bought from Steve Crevier over a year ago. Only 20 laps on it, but it's old and has been sitting in his garage. There are actually cobwebs inside it. It's a Dunlop 195/70. Big bastard. Is it worth trying out or should it be junked?

sheepofblue · 08-04-2006, 4:04 PM

Trying to save on tires can equal spending on bodywork... A rich guy like you should be able to get something less shady

gt702 · 08-04-2006, 4:09 PM

I've had Dunlops last a few seasons with no noticable grip change. But I'm a semi-slow guy on a low powered bike (Hawk GT), so I get good mileage out of tires. Might be worth feeling out and if you don't like it change it then.

phobiaphobe · 08-04-2006, 4:43 PM

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Originally Posted by sheepofblue

Trying to save on tires can equal spending on bodywork... A rich guy like you should be able to get something less shady

Maybe if I had your money.

I think I'll give it a try. It's not about saving money, more like just a cheap trial of race rubber to see if I like it or not.

jamilrahman · 08-06-2006, 1:32 PM

From my understanding checking the year of mgf. of the tire is important in making such a decision.

Scout · 08-06-2006, 1:51 PM

Interested how it will turn out for you Phobe. I have no experience with take-offs myself, but have seen them bite friends in the ass (for street use).

In California, A LOT of guys run them on the street, as the centers are primarily used. I don't, though I have a great source for them at the right price (free), but crashes of friends aside, it's just my personal preference.

Good luck, and report your findings.

ND4SPD · 08-06-2006, 1:57 PM

$300 for a set of tires is cheaper than Sharkskinz and various other bits.

phobiaphobe · 08-06-2006, 2:15 PM

I bought the take-offs, and used them, and they were awesome. Just about wrecked on the 5-trackday street tires though.

Heavy-Dee · 08-06-2006, 2:16 PM

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Originally Posted by phobiaphobe

I bought the take-offs, and used them, and they were awesome. Just about wrecked on the 5-trackday street tires though.

good for you. Glad it worked out. These things are a gamble, and IMO if you accept the risk, and progress carfully and slowly you can learn and avoid problems. That's the goal anyway.

HD

Scout · 08-06-2006, 2:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Heavy-Dee

good for you. Glad it worked out. These things are a gamble, and IMO if you accept the risk, and progress carfully and slowly you can learn and avoid problems. That's the goal anyway.

HD

Heavy-Dee · 08-06-2006, 2:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Scout

Why is my rep not going up? Hmmmmmm, lessee. Dunno

Come on! Don't be stingy!

Scout · 08-06-2006, 3:18 PM

24 hour limit.

Heavy-Dee · 08-06-2006, 4:40 PM

Dammit!