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Since I sold the majority of my stuff, I'm looking for a few things that our fellow racers might know where and what to get.
I think I found the bodywork on Ebay, but I'm looking for tires too. I need 160/17 and 120/17.
I trying to get another set of wheels and keep the rain set on ready to go.
I have an F3
Thanks,
SG
PS: I don't mind take offs since I'll only do track days this year.
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Posted 14 April 2009 - 07:46 PM
shoot a pm to wera803. he use to be able to hook you up with PP's if you are looking for more grip then that, i bought by Pirelli SC's off ebay.
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 14 April 2009 - 08:42 PM
Yup, still have access to the Pilot Powers. $175 a set plus shipping. Can get 160 or 180 rears.
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2001 Red VFR - Garmin Zumo 550, Autocom, Valentine One, Heli-bars, Corbin Beetlebags, Corbin Seat, Givi Trunk, Puig Double Bubble Windscreen, AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit, Wilbers Shock, Heated Grips, Sargent tank bra, Powerlet outlet, air horns, Datel Volt Meter, VFRness, Vista Cruise, K&N Air filter, PCIII, Micron Slip-on, Cat-less exhaust, 16 tooth front sprocket, Factory Pro Evo Shift STAR kit, Blue Sea fuse box, bar-end helmet locks, Silver wheels, black rotors, Radar's frame sliders, Speedohealer, and Pro-grip grips.
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Previous bikes.......
1997 GSXR750, 1997 Red YZF600R, 1999 Black VTR Superhawk, 1993 White VFR750, 1995 ZX-6R, 1989 FZR600, 1996 GSXR1100, 1978 GL1000, 1975 Yamaha 650
www.174.bigearinc.com
2001 Red VFR - Garmin Zumo 550, Autocom, Valentine One, Heli-bars, Corbin Beetlebags, Corbin Seat, Givi Trunk, Puig Double Bubble Windscreen, AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit, Wilbers Shock, Heated Grips, Sargent tank bra, Powerlet outlet, air horns, Datel Volt Meter, VFRness, Vista Cruise, K&N Air filter, PCIII, Micron Slip-on, Cat-less exhaust, 16 tooth front sprocket, Factory Pro Evo Shift STAR kit, Blue Sea fuse box, bar-end helmet locks, Silver wheels, black rotors, Radar's frame sliders, Speedohealer, and Pro-grip grips.
2006 GSXR600 - Track Bike
Previous bikes.......
1997 GSXR750, 1997 Red YZF600R, 1999 Black VTR Superhawk, 1993 White VFR750, 1995 ZX-6R, 1989 FZR600, 1996 GSXR1100, 1978 GL1000, 1975 Yamaha 650
www.174.bigearinc.com
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 11:14 AM
pretty sure we ran both 170/180's on my F2. 
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 11:31 AM
wera803, on Apr 14 2009, 06:42 PM, said:
Yup, still have access to the Pilot Powers. $175 a set plus shipping. Can get 160 or 180 rears.
Damn, that is a steal. I just got a set on sportbiketrackgear.com for $296. :-(
Roger
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 01:59 PM
vfracer750, on Apr 15 2009, 12:31 PM, said:
wera803, on Apr 14 2009, 06:42 PM, said:
Yup, still have access to the Pilot Powers. $175 a set plus shipping. Can get 160 or 180 rears.
Damn, that is a steal. I just got a set on sportbiketrackgear.com for $296. :-(
Roger
They aren't exactly "brand' new, but close. Probably about 100 miles on them.
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2001 Red VFR - Garmin Zumo 550, Autocom, Valentine One, Heli-bars, Corbin Beetlebags, Corbin Seat, Givi Trunk, Puig Double Bubble Windscreen, AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit, Wilbers Shock, Heated Grips, Sargent tank bra, Powerlet outlet, air horns, Datel Volt Meter, VFRness, Vista Cruise, K&N Air filter, PCIII, Micron Slip-on, Cat-less exhaust, 16 tooth front sprocket, Factory Pro Evo Shift STAR kit, Blue Sea fuse box, bar-end helmet locks, Silver wheels, black rotors, Radar's frame sliders, Speedohealer, and Pro-grip grips.
2006 GSXR600 - Track Bike
Previous bikes.......
1997 GSXR750, 1997 Red YZF600R, 1999 Black VTR Superhawk, 1993 White VFR750, 1995 ZX-6R, 1989 FZR600, 1996 GSXR1100, 1978 GL1000, 1975 Yamaha 650
www.174.bigearinc.com
2001 Red VFR - Garmin Zumo 550, Autocom, Valentine One, Heli-bars, Corbin Beetlebags, Corbin Seat, Givi Trunk, Puig Double Bubble Windscreen, AK-20 Axxion Cartridge Kit, Wilbers Shock, Heated Grips, Sargent tank bra, Powerlet outlet, air horns, Datel Volt Meter, VFRness, Vista Cruise, K&N Air filter, PCIII, Micron Slip-on, Cat-less exhaust, 16 tooth front sprocket, Factory Pro Evo Shift STAR kit, Blue Sea fuse box, bar-end helmet locks, Silver wheels, black rotors, Radar's frame sliders, Speedohealer, and Pro-grip grips.
2006 GSXR600 - Track Bike
Previous bikes.......
1997 GSXR750, 1997 Red YZF600R, 1999 Black VTR Superhawk, 1993 White VFR750, 1995 ZX-6R, 1989 FZR600, 1996 GSXR1100, 1978 GL1000, 1975 Yamaha 650
www.174.bigearinc.com
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 07:42 PM
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
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Posted 15 April 2009 - 07:45 PM
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 07:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
well....where did you get 'em?
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
MODS:Givi Windscreen Factory Windscreen due to Dragon Bite, Sargent Seat, Headlight Modulator, Heli Bars, Padded Grips, PCIII USB, 30 Amp Fuse Upgrade, Fender Eliminator, Evap Canister Removed, PAIR Valve Removed, Flapper Mod, De-Snorkled, O2 Sensor Removed/Plugged, BLS Footpeg Mod, .95 Racetech Springs and Ohlin Valves, F4 Shock Rebuilt/Resprung to 950lb for Fat Arse, '99 Catless Headers, 15T Front Sprocket, Vecky5 Gutted Exhaust, Riv's Hugger, 12v meter, VFRharness w/ relay block, Speedohealer
"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 16 April 2009 - 08:26 AM
turtlecreek, on Apr 15 2009, 07:45 PM, said:
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 07:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
well....where did you get 'em?
I found a guy who has a pair of Michelin race take offs on Ebay for $40 + $25 shipping. I contacted him to see if he had Pirellis. And sure enough he had a few sets. He emailed me pictures, we agreed on a price and there we are. I can't even buy a rear tire for that price here.
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Posted 16 April 2009 - 09:27 AM
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 07:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
I would stick with SC2's and 1's are really soft(especially rears) and will burn up quick.
Here's what was a nice Take-off SC1 after only 1 or maybe two sessions at Tally, it's shagged and has cold tire tearing on it also. Too Soft!
"If everything seems under control, your just not going fast enough" Mario Andretti
current bikes
02 VFR BLACK, 71,250 miles(no Valve check yet), SB-II exhaust , 15t, Ohlins w/19kg, AfterShocks forks w/.95 kg, V1, heated grips, Pilot Power front/ Road 2 rear, No surge or Vtec transition problems! Mobil 1 15w-50 or Shell Rotella T Syn., Buell pegs.
01 VFR (brother's) crashed
07 GSXR 750(SOLD!)
02 F4i Track Bike(GONE!)
93 Yamaha WR250(in a box)
04 VFR track pig project(fast & crashed)
09 Everest & Jennings 18" chrome on black wheelchair!
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Posted 16 April 2009 - 08:15 PM
I always like the opinion of a real fast guy. Thanks, Kevin.
Just remember that in May in BC, it's really not that hot. SC1's in May (and God knows, probably the rains), and the SC2's for the July. Then, I'll buy more. And more, and more. I just received an email telling me about a package for track days if you buy 6. Humm!
I would stick with SC2's and 1's are really soft(especially rears) and will burn up quick.
Here's what was a nice Take-off SC1 after only 1 or maybe two sessions at Tally, it's shagged and has cold tire tearing on it also. Too Soft!
Just remember that in May in BC, it's really not that hot. SC1's in May (and God knows, probably the rains), and the SC2's for the July. Then, I'll buy more. And more, and more. I just received an email telling me about a package for track days if you buy 6. Humm!
Baileyrock, on Apr 16 2009, 09:27 AM, said:
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 07:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
I would stick with SC2's and 1's are really soft(especially rears) and will burn up quick.
Here's what was a nice Take-off SC1 after only 1 or maybe two sessions at Tally, it's shagged and has cold tire tearing on it also. Too Soft!
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Posted 18 April 2009 - 09:49 PM
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 05:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
Stephane great deal!! i just payed double that from marbod same tires!!. are you going to be at track day may 15?? i cant make the first one may 1
Jeff
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 09:09 AM
Stéphane, on Apr 16 2009, 08:15 PM, said:
I always like the opinion of a real fast guy. Thanks, Kevin.
Just remember that in May in BC, it's really not that hot. SC1's in May (and God knows, probably the rains), and the SC2's for the July. Then, I'll buy more. And more, and more. I just received an email telling me about a package for track days if you buy 6. Humm!
Just remember that in May in BC, it's really not that hot. SC1's in May (and God knows, probably the rains), and the SC2's for the July. Then, I'll buy more. And more, and more. I just received an email telling me about a package for track days if you buy 6. Humm!
I always figured you would want softer tires for colder temps!
That's one thing I did learn this past track season and it sounds like you think how I thought, that you would want softer tires for colder temps. Turns out that is Not the case and why I had the cold tire tearing of this soft SC1, knowing it was going to be cold/cool at the track is why I picked up a SC1 in the first place. When I distroyed this tire in only 1 or 2 sessions I brought it to the Tire guys who told me it was To Cold for a soft tire??
I can't remember exactly what he explained, but basically said you needed a firmer/harder compond to resist the movement & tearing that happens to soft tires in cold temps. He said the medium compond SC2 would work much better and last longer in the cool temps.
Look into it before you ruin your track day with the wrong tire that will trash out super quickly!
"If everything seems under control, your just not going fast enough" Mario Andretti
current bikes
02 VFR BLACK, 71,250 miles(no Valve check yet), SB-II exhaust , 15t, Ohlins w/19kg, AfterShocks forks w/.95 kg, V1, heated grips, Pilot Power front/ Road 2 rear, No surge or Vtec transition problems! Mobil 1 15w-50 or Shell Rotella T Syn., Buell pegs.
01 VFR (brother's) crashed
07 GSXR 750(SOLD!)
02 F4i Track Bike(GONE!)
93 Yamaha WR250(in a box)
04 VFR track pig project(fast & crashed)
09 Everest & Jennings 18" chrome on black wheelchair!
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Posted 19 April 2009 - 01:21 PM
jfviffer, on Apr 18 2009, 09:49 PM, said:
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 05:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
Stephane great deal!! i just payed double that from marbod same tires!!. are you going to be at track day may 15?? i cant make the first one may 1
Jeff
Hey Jeff! Long time no see! No, I don't think I'll be at any of these track days. The June 29th for sure, and I'm hoping to go June 12th as well. I just bought these plastics for my F3
Yesterday, I changed the clutch and the rear brakes. The bike is cleaned up, and it should look a ton better. The guy I bought the tires from had 180's for your VFR. But since you got some, lets not bother with this. Check the racers at the track. You'll find great deals too. If you go on the 15th, I'll go and see you at the track after work. Maybe we can have a cold one.
Cheers,
SG
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Posted 20 April 2009 - 09:50 AM
Stéphane, on Apr 19 2009, 11:21 AM, said:
jfviffer, on Apr 18 2009, 09:49 PM, said:
Stéphane, on Apr 15 2009, 05:42 PM, said:
Got 3 sets : 2 Pirellis SC1 and SC2, and one rain. All take offs: $210 shipped. For track days, I'm happy. Thanks for the input.
SG
SG
Stephane great deal!! i just payed double that from marbod same tires!!. are you going to be at track day may 15?? i cant make the first one may 1
Jeff
Hey Jeff! Long time no see! No, I don't think I'll be at any of these track days. The June 29th for sure, and I'm hoping to go June 12th as well. I just bought these plastics for my F3
Yesterday, I changed the clutch and the rear brakes. The bike is cleaned up, and it should look a ton better. The guy I bought the tires from had 180's for your VFR. But since you got some, lets not bother with this. Check the racers at the track. You'll find great deals too. If you go on the 15th, I'll go and see you at the track after work. Maybe we can have a cold one.
Cheers,
SG
looks good! your going to stand out from the crowd with those funky colours..... I was hoping to pitt with u again, maybe on june dates. not tracking vfr i picked up 99 sv650 crack bike.... cold one always sounds good
cheers Jeff
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