Joined May 2013
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East Yorkshire
Plenty of threads on all the RSV forums - google RSV Tyres.
First question: what do you use the bike for?
If everyday use with no track use, your choices should be different to dry warm days or track days.
MIne are due soon and as I don't do track days, and mainly the RSV is a dry day bike I am tending towards Dunlop Sportmax or perhaps Roadsmarts.
I have Sportmaxx on now and they suit what I do.
Then the next question is 190/50, 190/55 or other rear profiles, again as I don't do track days i am staying with 190/50 but those who want faster turn in go for a 55 profile.
First question: what do you use the bike for?
If everyday use with no track use, your choices should be different to dry warm days or track days.
MIne are due soon and as I don't do track days, and mainly the RSV is a dry day bike I am tending towards Dunlop Sportmax or perhaps Roadsmarts.
I have Sportmaxx on now and they suit what I do.
Then the next question is 190/50, 190/55 or other rear profiles, again as I don't do track days i am staying with 190/50 but those who want faster turn in go for a 55 profile.
Joined Oct 2009
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black round ones are the best :dowhat
currently Michelin road 3 all good still sticky enough for those fast blasts
before that I had maxi supersports which are great in the dry bit dicey in the damp hence going to the road 3's
currently Michelin road 3 all good still sticky enough for those fast blasts
before that I had maxi supersports which are great in the dry bit dicey in the damp hence going to the road 3's
I should have said, it is used as a road bike for a bit of commuting and Sunday rides.
I still recon you wont get past the pirellis, the rear is dual comp, harder centre for commuting, SC compound on the shoulders for hoonery. I use my bike in a similar way, and they are perfect.
I used to like the michelin 2ct's on my old ducati very sticky and lasted well, But now im offshore i want something super sticky and not to bothered about how long they last as with my job i only get to do maybe 1-2000 miles a year any recomendations as no doubt the 2ct's have been replaced with something better as it was a few years ago now i had them fitted to my 748? cheers
Just had a set of Pirelli Rossa II's fitted and even in the first 50 miles, they feel very confident even in this colder weather not cheap but I believe they are getting rave reviews for all aspects of riding. No track action planned for me just a spin around the TT in a few weeks 
Plus Pirelli will give you a free BSB ticket, got mine for Snet already
Plus Pirelli will give you a free BSB ticket, got mine for Snet already
Joined Dec 2009
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Always pissin down with rain Sussex
My last set were Rosso II dam things tried to kill me until they were fully scrubbed in & they were completely spanked after 1800 miles but good whilst they lasted, got a set of Pirelli Angel GT now, far better tyres :thumbup
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Joined Mar 2014
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High Wycombe, UK
Its interesting that you think touring tyres are "far better" than fast road tyres :O
In what way do you mean 'far better'?
Joined Dec 2009
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Always pissin down with rain Sussex
That's because the Rosso II did not inspire confidence & kept stepping out until they were fully scrubbed in & because of this it took a while to get edge to edge. Whereas the Angel GT had a sort of pre-scrubbed in finish from new instead of the shiney finish most tyres have & I was edge to edge within about 10 miles. Also the Rosso II rear was completely spanked after 1800 road miles & the front had the tread pattern starting to lift. I have been "told" by my local Aprilia dealer that the Angels will last a hell of a lot longer but still provide the same grip on the corners & that a couple of guys he knows are using them for track days and are impressed with the performance. I have only been out twice on them but they do inspire confidence IMHO
http://www.visordown.com/product-features/pirelli-angel-gt-tyre-review/22626.html
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They don't use mold release agents on modern tyres...there's no need to 'scrub' them in edge to edge. They just need to be up to their optimum working temperature. If you don't believe me, watch the TT as they head off for the first time down bray hill...sometimes the tyre sticker hasn't even been removed! Or ask any tyre tech. I think there's even advice on this on the Pirelli web site.
Also, unless you use tyre warmers, the best and safest way to warm your tyres up is NOT to weave side to side, (which may actually pitch you off if they are cold still), but to alternately use hard braking, (for the front), and acceleration, (for the rear).
Once at the right temp and pressure, you will have all the grip they can offer.
Also, unless you use tyre warmers, the best and safest way to warm your tyres up is NOT to weave side to side, (which may actually pitch you off if they are cold still), but to alternately use hard braking, (for the front), and acceleration, (for the rear).
Once at the right temp and pressure, you will have all the grip they can offer.
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Erm...TT?
I raced in the UK mate...you just adjust the pressures to obtain their optimal working temperature. Take the pressure cold, go out on your fav road to get them warmed up, check them again. You should get a 10% rise on the front, and 20% on the rear from the cold temp.
Ambient temp makes a big difference. Overheated tyres dont grip either, trust me on that!
But honestly, dont take my word for it, go ask a pirelli tech...i honestly dont think any of the major manufacturers have used mold release agents since the late nineties, early norties. The release agent did leave an oily residue which did have to be scrubbed, but manufacturing practices have moved on alot now.
All im saying is, do it if it makes you feel good, but they will perform straight out of the shop once warmed up.
I raced in the UK mate...you just adjust the pressures to obtain their optimal working temperature. Take the pressure cold, go out on your fav road to get them warmed up, check them again. You should get a 10% rise on the front, and 20% on the rear from the cold temp.
Ambient temp makes a big difference. Overheated tyres dont grip either, trust me on that!
But honestly, dont take my word for it, go ask a pirelli tech...i honestly dont think any of the major manufacturers have used mold release agents since the late nineties, early norties. The release agent did leave an oily residue which did have to be scrubbed, but manufacturing practices have moved on alot now.
All im saying is, do it if it makes you feel good, but they will perform straight out of the shop once warmed up.
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Joined Oct 2009
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What's the new ones that just tested in MCN a touring tyre that Ron Hallam fits to all his race school bikes
I believe they use Bridgestone T 30 touring tyres.
Link:- http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/n...ews/2013/july/jul1013-video-ron-haslam-tyres/
Link:- http://www.motorcyclenews.com/mcn/n...ews/2013/july/jul1013-video-ron-haslam-tyres/
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I fit loads of pilot power 3's at the min on all kinds of bikes & they all love them!
I even use them on my k5 1000 I love them that much
Last a long time to
I even use them on my k5 1000 I love them that much
Last a long time to
