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SugarHillCTD
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 Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 8:28 pm Post subject: New Michelin Pilot Road 3 |
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Just received the newest issue of Rider magazine (fluff mag- won't re-up the subscription)
BUT- they had a very brief "tire buyers guide" which showed that Michelin is introducing a Pilot Road 3
Looks like they made it better in the wet- more siping on the front tire. Michelin indicates that they incorporated "MotoGP rain tire technology" . Plus the rear is slightly harder for better wear.
Want to put new shoes on the new-to-me K100RS. Guess this may be the ticket.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:33 pm Post subject: |
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Shopping for tires right now for the K11RS...
Would love to hear some reviews...
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:34 pm Post subject: |
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I know this shouldn't really count for anything, but those things look cool!
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SugarHillCTD
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:43 pm Post subject: |
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| Bob T wrote: | Shopping for tires right now for the K11RS...
Would love to hear some reviews... |
Well, Bob-
I may be getting a pair soon and mounting them on the new black powder-coated wheels I bought last fall- but unless global warming REALLY hits us soon, my riding season is about 2 months off (2+ feet of snow here  )
Can ya' wait?
John
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Bob T
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: | | Bob T wrote: | Shopping for tires right now for the K11RS...
Would love to hear some reviews... |
Well, Bob-
I may be getting a pair soon and mounting them on the new black powder-coated wheels I bought last fall- but unless global warming REALLY hits us soon, my riding season is about 2 months off (2+ feet of snow here )
Can ya' wait?
John |
Haha...well...I must admit I'm at least 6-8 weeks away from riding myself...
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Scott_Anderson
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:39 pm Post subject: |
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I'm at the point to start looking, I'll have to check those out. Any chance of a matched size for the stock LT rims?
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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They don't offer them in a 140/80x18 size, so no rear for the LT.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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| mnb wrote: | | They don't offer them in a 140/80x18 size, so no rear for the LT. |
They didn't on the PR2 either. It's a great reason to go with an RS rear wheel.
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SugarHillCTD
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Scott,
Unsure about the LT applications. What width sizes? 120x18F, 150x17R?
Competition Accessories is showing various sizes on their site.
http://www.compacc.com/Michelin-Pilot-Road-3
John
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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John - 140 X 80 X 17 for the LT rear.
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Funny thing John, I was just on that site looking. The closest is 150/70-17, I don't think that would fit very well.
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SugarHillCTD
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Jim,
Will 150/70-17 fit?
It is 10mm wider, or a .2" increase on each side.
John
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I'm thinking that the 10mm wider might be an issue with the swing arm clearance. It's pretty close now as it is.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:18 pm Post subject: |
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Dr. Malacarne put a 150 on his LT - said it was OK. If people are putting the wider RS wheel on a 150 should work...
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| Posted: Thu Jan 27, 2011 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Scott_Anderson wrote: | | I'm thinking that the 10mm wider might be an issue with the swing arm clearance. It's pretty close now as it is. |
No way. I run a PR2 160/60-18 RS rear on my LT. No clearance issues. Same final drive and swing arm as an RS. (except for the gear ratio of course  )
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| Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 11:45 am Post subject: |
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Anyone found a place that has both front and rear in stock for an RS?
A trusted place, of course... 
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I usually get my tires here: (good prices, free shipping)
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/
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| Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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Yes, but they aren't listing the PR3 yet..
Neither is http://www.americanmototire.com/catalog/
And http://www.swmototires.com/ has only the front listed...
Guess I might have to make some calls...might just not be on the web sites yet...
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| Posted: Fri Jan 28, 2011 1:04 pm Post subject: |
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Competition Accessories has them listed
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| SugarHillCTD wrote: | Jim,
Will 150/70-17 fit?
It is 10mm wider, or a .2" increase on each side.
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Been running the 150/70ZR-17 on a stock LT rim. Fit is not an issue. On my second set.
Jeff
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