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New St Tire From Pirelli In 2009
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 07:42 PM
keny, on Dec 9 2008, 06:01 PM, said:
“This is a tread pattern that is not only functional but it also has a design that communicates our new concept.
We have the shape of angels and demons as the tread pattern as it translates to how the consumer wants to use their motorcycle.”
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:22 PM
and they cant even do that right.....when did demons get halos?
I learned a long time ago, best way to realize the danger of your pace is when it goes from that speed to zero really abruptly.......mighta' been faster than I thought......Skuuter 
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:24 PM
turtlecreek, on Jan 23 2009, 09:22 PM, said:
and they cant even do that right.....when did demons get halos?
Hey their rosso is a decent tire...
as for the demons with halos... its the sport-touring concept. Nice when covering some miles, but a beast in the twisties!
If you are in the Atlanta, Ga area and need your bike worked on, PM me with what you need done.
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 09:28 PM
kwr8728, on Jan 23 2009, 09:24 PM, said:
turtlecreek, on Jan 23 2009, 09:22 PM, said:
and they cant even do that right.....when did demons get halos?
Hey their rosso is a decent tire...
as for the demons with halos... its the sport-touring concept. Nice when covering some miles, but a beast in the twisties!
doh, ok...not bad....man i need more sleep
i love the diablo's. do you feel the rosso is an improvment on the diablo?
I learned a long time ago, best way to realize the danger of your pace is when it goes from that speed to zero really abruptly.......mighta' been faster than I thought......Skuuter
"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die. 'He that will lose his life, the same shall save it' is not a piece of mysticism for saints and heroes. You must seek life in a spirit of furious indifference to it; you must desire life like water and yet drink death like wine." GK Chesterton
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"Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of a readiness to die. 'He that will lose his life, the same shall save it' is not a piece of mysticism for saints and heroes. You must seek life in a spirit of furious indifference to it; you must desire life like water and yet drink death like wine." GK Chesterton
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 10:06 PM
hmm. next set was going to be strada's
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 10:26 PM
Corsa IIIs for me. Besides, who says, "Hey, check out my bitchin' tread pattern! It's got frickin' demons on it man! Demons! Bwwwaaaahhh!" Tread pattern is the last thing I consider when buying a tire. If it's got ANY tread pattern it'll work. Tell me about compounds.
We'll just have to wait for the reviews on here. . . someone will try 'em.
We'll just have to wait for the reviews on here. . . someone will try 'em.
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Posted 23 January 2009 - 10:48 PM
theoxmole, on Jan 23 2009, 10:26 PM, said:
Corsa IIIs for me. Besides, who says, "Hey, check out my bitchin' tread pattern! It's got frickin' demons on it man! Demons! Bwwwaaaahhh!" Tread pattern is the last thing I consider when buying a tire. If it's got ANY tread pattern it'll work. Tell me about compounds.
We'll just have to wait for the reviews on here. . . someone will try 'em.
We'll just have to wait for the reviews on here. . . someone will try 'em.
+1 for Corsa III's.
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 12:15 AM
I wonder why we haven't seen a tire like this yet...
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 12:29 AM
CitizenOfDreams, on Jan 24 2009, 12:15 AM, said:
I wonder why we haven't seen a tire like this yet...
COD, that's frickin' hilarious!
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 01:15 AM
CitizenOfDreams, on Jan 23 2009, 10:15 PM, said:
I wonder why we haven't seen a tire like this yet...
Their bikes leak oil, their accessories make money leak from your wallet, a tire with their brand would surely leak, well, air. As for Harleys leaking, a ratty-looking one was in our parking lot late last summer (I work for a Honda dealer) and one of our salesmen took a large piece of cardboard out and put it under the bike... all in front of the owner of said bike! Owner went to the parts counter to buy... oil!!!
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Posted 24 January 2009 - 01:40 AM
turtlecreek, on Jan 23 2009, 09:28 PM, said:
i love the diablo's. do you feel the rosso is an improvment on the diablo?
TC, i have no idea. I never road the diablo. I was very impressed with the wet weather performance of the rosso. Especially considering the lack of tread on the sides, err NO tread pattern on the rear! Very neutral handling tire. Also noticed they run VERY HOT! They heat up very quickly as well. I never had any issues with blistering. I did get some serious blue stripes on the sides of the front and rears. Rode them in the rain a couple of times and when we stop they would be dry in a couple of minutes. The powers my friends where running on there K1200GTs would still be wet. I could kind of feel the rear "walk" a little bit when i first put them on. I guess that is that "flexing contact patch". Sort of what the AVONs run.
Basically i had the same miles out of the rosso's as the powers i normally run. For me, i'd stick with the powers since the turn in is quicker and i do more riding in the mountains then commuting. If i was back in florida commuting every day, i'd stay with the rosso. Didn't seem to flat spot as fast, i guess the rounder tire profile compared to the "v" of a power.
FYI, air pressure was generally 35-36 front, 41-42 rear.
Also of note: the front wore out 250 miles before the rear! I normally replace tires front and rear because of both being at the wear bar.
If you are in the Atlanta, Ga area and need your bike worked on, PM me with what you need done.
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