For Those Of You Running Or Thinking Of Pilot Road 2 Tires -

Page 1 of 1

You cannot start a new topic
You cannot reply to this topic

For Those Of You Running Or Thinking Of Pilot Road 2 Tires - little tip!

#1 SEBSPEED

float like a goldwing, sting like a gixxer

Group: Volunteer
Posts: 17777
Joined: 08-September 05
Location:Catskill Mtns, NY
In My Garage::Mini Honda dealership
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 48

Excellent

Posted 21 May 2009 - 11:24 AM

I just remembered that I wanted to post this - when I bought my PR2 rear from DennisKirk.com, they had two different 180 size rear tires.

There is a difference between the two; if you read the fine print, you'll see that one of them is made to fit a large BMW as an OEM tire. That particular tire has a stiffer sidewall and is intended for larger/heavier bikes than the VFR.

If you buy this tire instead of the "regular" one, there is a chance that you'll have less road feel combined with a bumpier ride due to the stiffer sidewall.

Read and/or ask before you buy! :cool:

Sebastian - **Yankee Railer**

1983 VF750F 2,997 original miles, undergoing full hot-rod restoration- K&N, Accel coils & wires, Megacycle Stage 1 cams, jetted, Works shock, CBR F2 wheels, VF1000R forks, RaceTech Gold Valve Emulators, Sonic 1.0 springs, Chevy S-10 'clear' headlight, fender chop, Maier dark smoke screen, Vance and Hines full 2-2 system, 96 VFR clip ons, much more in the works!
1986 VFR700F 900RR forks w/ Racetech .90's, CBR F3 front wheel, 900RR rear wheel, PARTING OUT - PM FOR PARTS INQUIRIES
198x VF500F GONE
1996 VFR750 frame and swingarm, possible track bike?
1996 VFR750 secret project...
1996 VFR750 31k miles, K&N, otherwise stock - SOLD
2001 CBR600F4i GONE
2005 VFR800 Sargent seat, NEP throttle lock, Symtec heated grips, Powerlet, DIY fender eliminator, oem hard bags, modded passenger pegs, Garmin Nuvi 750, Ohlins 46DRS, .90 RaceTech fork springs, Staintunes, Rivcyko double secret probation CF hugger, CF Bug Buster, UNI filter mod, PC3 USB w/ Cozye's map, Speed Bleeders, ATE Super Blue brake fluid, coming soon - RaceTech Gold Valves, catless headers, VFRness &...

***Bailey-san sez, zip-tie a rim protector to your HF bar on your HF changer to keep from scratcha rim***
Posted Image

#2 Veefer800Canuck

Gear is good!

Group: Forum Moderator
Posts: 7911
Joined: 22-September 02
Location:Whitecourt, Alberta, Canada, Eh?
In My Garage::2010 Honda GL800RR-SP2
Back in business baby!
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 20

Excellent

Posted 21 May 2009 - 11:29 AM

Actually, most tires are made in several different variants to satisfy OEM requirements.

IIRC, there were about 6 different Bridgestone BT020 rear tires in the 180-55/17 size.

Front tires are the same deal, there's often several that specify OEM fitment on one bike or another.

Carcass construction is the difference here, so steer clear of the OEM fitment spec tires unless they actually pertain to your bike, otherwise get the generic fitment breed of that particular tire.

Rob McKinnon
'99 GL800RR-SP2
http://s13.photobuck...eefer800canuck/

Quote

We strongly recommend that you use only genuine Honda accessories that have been specifically designed and tested for your motorcycle. Because Honda cannot test all other accessories, you must be personally responsible for proper selection, installation, and use of non-Honda accessories.

Quote

We strongly advise you not to remove any original equipment or modify your motorcycle in any way that would change its design or operation. Such changes could seriously impair your motorcycle's handling, stability, and braking, making it unsafe to ride

#3 Monk

Race Team Owner

Group: Volunteer
Posts: 1945
Joined: 25-February 09
Location:Danville,Va.
In My Garage::Honda VFR 08'
Jeep Wrangler 94'
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 37

Excellent

Posted 21 May 2009 - 11:41 AM

I usually stayed clear of tyres made for another bike(mostly because I didn't know what the difference was, unless stated)......... Since ya'll brought it up, I wonder if my 230lbs. might work with the beemer tyre better. Re; "Fat ass"?........ Monk

Monk (John)
Riding defensively is a pro-active must. VFR MOD's : PuppyGrips;ThrottleBoss;NepThottlelock;LowCutBra;BubbleMirrors;HondaBags;GPS TomTomRider2ndEd(Powered,W/Tightwad'sPowerletSystem);SargentSeat w/silver piping;StockWindscreenW/LaminarLip;
3-M BlackReflectiveTape;FirstGearSilverMiniTankBag;GezaHalfCover;AxioSilverHardshellTailbag;
HeldSpeedySeatBag;KuryakynLEDBatteryGauge;TyresMichPR2's;NWS Hugger;RedWheelTape;RedRadiatorGrills;CustomWinterGripCovers;
Posted Image

#4 SEBSPEED

float like a goldwing, sting like a gixxer

Group: Volunteer
Posts: 17777
Joined: 08-September 05
Location:Catskill Mtns, NY
In My Garage::Mini Honda dealership
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 48

Excellent

Posted 21 May 2009 - 11:43 AM

Check the weight of the spec'd beemer vs. the weight of the VFR... I'd still go for the road feel though!

#5 wera803

Rolling Chicane........

Group: Forum Contributor
Posts: 1663
Joined: 28-March 04
Location:Athens, GA
In My Garage::2001 Red VFR, 2006 GSXR600
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 3

Neutral

Posted 21 May 2009 - 02:14 PM

Generic ones are usually a little cheaper then the bike specific tires as well.........at least that is what I've seen.

-My life style determines my death style.

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

#6 Maviryk

Club Racer

Group: Members
Posts: 26
Joined: 14-April 08
In My Garage::2003 SV650

Thank You's: 0

Neutral

Posted 21 May 2009 - 02:35 PM

wera803, on May 21 2009, 03:14 PM, said:

Generic ones are usually a little cheaper then the bike specific tires as well.........at least that is what I've seen.

Anyone running a Pilot Road 2 170/60 on a 4th gen? I think it looks a little pinched... maybe I should have used a 160/60.

Posted Image

#7 SEBSPEED

float like a goldwing, sting like a gixxer

Group: Volunteer
Posts: 17777
Joined: 08-September 05
Location:Catskill Mtns, NY
In My Garage::Mini Honda dealership
Signed Flaf:

Thank You's: 48

Excellent

Posted 21 May 2009 - 05:21 PM

That's a 4.5" wheel, no? If so, it should have a 160 tire.

#8 Maviryk

Club Racer

Group: Members
Posts: 26
Joined: 14-April 08
In My Garage::2003 SV650

Thank You's: 0

Neutral

Posted 21 May 2009 - 08:28 PM

No, it's a 5" 4th Gen wheel with a 170/60 Pilot Road 2ct.

#9 gr8vfr

Factory Team Rider

Group: Members
Posts: 286
Joined: 23-December 03
Location:Murphy, NC
In My Garage::Y2K VFR800fi
09 Kawi C-14
08 Ducati 848
02 Suzuki SV650s
05 Suzuki SV1Ks
03 Yamaha Kodiak 400

Thank You's: 0

Neutral

Posted 21 May 2009 - 08:45 PM

I put the Road Attack "C" fitment for BMW on my VFR several months ago.
They felt good for just tooling around on and I was hoping to get high milage out of them...
Not.
This week I have been doing about 200 aggressive miles each day.
That has totally thrashed the tires.
I will be lucky to get 2K out of them.
Once they heat up they get pretty squirely.

http://www.RideWNC.com _ Why is there never enough time to do it right the first time, but always enough time to do it over?