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Switch
06-07-2010, 10:24 AM
I just ordered a set of Power 2CTs for the FZ1.

$200 shipped.

jakewilson.com

Use the code jw009 for $20 off.

marko138
06-07-2010, 10:25 AM
Thats a killer deal.

the chi
06-07-2010, 10:27 AM
Thank gawd. Crazy man.

Particle Man
06-07-2010, 10:29 AM
Sweet

Switch
06-07-2010, 10:32 AM
Thats a killer deal.

Considering the rear is a 190.

Those things are 'spensive.

Thank gawd. Crazy man.

My front was walking out the whole way home.

It was fun.

tommymac
06-07-2010, 10:34 AM
Good deal, I just mounted a set on the priller so I should be good for the season with them.

dReWpY
06-07-2010, 10:40 AM
Yep that was were I got mine from, I went to bumo the link and u found it

Trip
06-07-2010, 12:44 PM
Considering the rear is a 190.

Those things are 'spensive.

My front was walking out the whole way home.

It was fun.

Is that why you took the interstate instead of 360?

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:01 PM
Is that why you took the interstate instead of 360?

Yes.

And I had to piss really bad, so I did it at the Hardee's in Tellico Plains.

But yeah, comin' down 68, the front would be like slip-grab-slip-grab.

O well, that will be fixed soon.

Who do you have mount your tires?

Trip
06-07-2010, 01:05 PM
Yes.

And I had to piss really bad, so I did it at the Hardee's in Tellico Plains.

But yeah, comin' down 68, the front would be like slip-grab-slip-grab.

O well, that will be fixed soon.

Who do you have mount your tires?

Vern

I have a Harbor freight changer, but haven't bought the mojo stuff yet.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:07 PM
Vern

I have a Harbor freight changer, but haven't bought the mojo stuff yet.

Oh.

Whats mojo?

Edit: nevermind, found it.

That guy is insane for wanting 100 bux for that.

Trip
06-07-2010, 01:14 PM
Oh.

Whats mojo?

Edit: nevermind, found it.

That guy is insane for wanting 100 bux for that.

I want the blocks.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:15 PM
I want the blocks.

I wonder how much some Nylon block is... You know that would be easy as shit to make with a jigsaw.

Trip
06-07-2010, 01:16 PM
I wonder how much some Nylon block is... You know that would be easy as shit to make with a jigsaw.

I couldn't do it. I need to figure out what to do about the bar, they all want $100 for that stupid bar.

NONE_too_SOFT
06-07-2010, 01:16 PM
I just ordered a set of Power 2CTs for the FZ1.

$200 shipped.

jakewilson.com

Use the code jw009 for $20 off.

how longs that code good for, im gonna buy some new tires on friday.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:18 PM
how longs that code good for, im gonna buy some new tires on friday.

Still good.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:20 PM
I couldn't do it. I need to figure out what to do about the bar, they all want $100 for that stupid bar.

I have access to a bar with nylon on it.

Trip
06-07-2010, 01:26 PM
I have access to a bar with nylon on it.

Well we can put it together and you can use it if you want. I don't have a balancer yet either. I need to go get one from harbor freight.

Someone on ETR was selling just the changer that they bought and didn't use and it was still in the box. I got it for cheap.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:27 PM
yeahhhh. Poop.

Trip
06-07-2010, 01:29 PM
you can always just pm flying2low on etr, he does it for $10 a wheel.

Switch
06-07-2010, 01:29 PM
you can always just pm flying2low on etr, he does it for $10 a wheel.

Oh, thats a good price.

I'll do that.

NONE_too_SOFT
06-07-2010, 01:33 PM
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Sub Total: $200.98
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: Free!
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Total: $200.98
Discounts: $20.00
Amount Due: $180.98


fucking right. thx kyle.

Switch
06-07-2010, 04:41 PM
Edit Cart
Sub Total: $200.98
Tax: $0.00
Shipping & Handling: Free!
Disposal: $0.00
Total: $200.98
Discounts: $20.00
Amount Due: $180.98


fucking right. thx kyle.

What'd ya get?

NONE_too_SOFT
06-07-2010, 05:06 PM
What'd ya get?

2ct's

180/55/17
120/70/17

. ur rear prolly cost a bit more.

marko138
06-07-2010, 05:07 PM
2ct's

180/55/17
120/70/17

. ur rear prolly cost a bit more.
Damn. Thats a great price.

NONE_too_SOFT
06-07-2010, 05:08 PM
Damn. Thats a great price.

yea my thoughts exactly. i wasnt planning on getting michelins, but TBH i loved my orriginal pilot powers and these can only be better. bridgestone can wait.

they even shipped today too, tits.

marko138
06-07-2010, 05:24 PM
yea my thoughts exactly. i wasnt planning on getting michelins, but TBH i loved my orriginal pilot powers and these can only be better. bridgestone can wait.

they even shipped today too, tits.
I loved my PP's too. I need a rear...but shit, at that price I should just get a set of Michelins and ditch my front Diablo.

Trip
06-07-2010, 05:31 PM
yea my thoughts exactly. i wasnt planning on getting michelins, but TBH i loved my orriginal pilot powers and these can only be better. bridgestone can wait.

they even shipped today too, tits.

I liked the original PPs better, the 2CT has a weird transition from compounds.

NONE_too_SOFT
06-07-2010, 05:45 PM
I liked the original PPs better, the 2CT has a weird transition from compounds.

The carcass has been updated since they came out a few years back, the profile is almost identical to PP's. I just love their turn in, those fuckers just love to dive.

Amber Lamps
06-07-2010, 06:02 PM
The mojo blocks ftw also I posted the mod for the bar back in the day. I used duct tape on the removal end with shampoo bottle plastic under it and a piece of shampoo bottle plastic zip tied to the mount side works great! Zero scratches and zero cost.

Oh and use the 20% coupon in SR to get the balancer for about $30.

dReWpY
06-07-2010, 06:19 PM
im sold on the PP, thats the tire of choice for me

Switch
06-07-2010, 07:30 PM
I'll post a pic of my tire when I get home

Sixxxxer
06-07-2010, 07:41 PM
I have the 2CT's on the 6r they did great during the rally...they get super sticky and the turn in is great...I think there a great tire

Cutty72
06-07-2010, 08:39 PM
im sold on the PP, thats the tire of choice for me

Have you tried them on the Buell yet? Twitchy as hell when you first throw them on, especially compared to the Corsa's.
Fine on a track, a bit touchy on a 300 mile tour.

Thinking I'm going Road 2's next. After getting home and checking the odometer, I find that I really only have 3K on them, and 2K MAX left.
With living in ND and the commuting I do, I need a bit more life out of a tire.

Switch
06-07-2010, 09:19 PM
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_iWoH2wsiCF0/TA2Zg-CkrsI/AAAAAAAAKmk/NbqNzCuURDQ/s800/DSC_0180.jpg

http://lh4.ggpht.com/_iWoH2wsiCF0/TA2ZedKdN8I/AAAAAAAAKmg/O_eTLjDN6TE/s800/DSC_0179.jpg

Full Throttle
06-07-2010, 10:32 PM
Are yall talking about the Pilot Power 2CT or the Pilot Pure 2CT??? I have the Pure on the front and im getting ready to buy the rear in the next week. But that front tire was sticky as shit. I would stick my finger on the tire and it felt like there was Gum stuck to it after a lap through blood mountain friday. Its got some crazy sticky on the outsides of that tire. I could feel that thing hugging the road like crazy. I highly recommend the Pilot Pure 2CT's


This is the Pilot Pure on the top and the Pilot Power on the bottom You have to look at the Percentages to really see the difference. Also the tread on the Pure is 5% less than the Power giving you more open spaces and less tread giving a better grip in the turns.
http://www.superbiketoystore.com/email_photos/michelin-pilot-pure-tires.jpg
http://www.southbayriders.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=134252&d=1207089851

But if you want something thats really almost race ready but still road legal you need some Pilot One's Only down fall is if your a distance rider of highway rider they wont last long. They are single compound.
http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/catalog/michelin_power_one400.jpg

101lifts2
06-08-2010, 01:52 AM
Full Throttle...is the Pilot Pure 2ct the same profile as the Pilot Power 2ct? Looks like it, but can't really tell. Michelin took a step backwards IMO on the Power One...Granted it is stickier than before and suppose to last longer, but the tire is not as triangular as the Power Race. Now instead of turning in sharp, they ride like BT003s with a higher price tag.

marko138
06-08-2010, 07:56 AM
Have you tried them on the Buell yet? Twitchy as hell when you first throw them on, especially compared to the Corsa's.
Fine on a track, a bit touchy on a 300 mile tour.

Thinking I'm going Road 2's next. After getting home and checking the odometer, I find that I really only have 3K on them, and 2K MAX left.
With living in ND and the commuting I do, I need a bit more life out of a tire.
I got over 4k miles on my Corsa III.

Switch
06-08-2010, 08:25 AM
I got over 4k miles on my Corsa III.


Those are excellent tires.

tommymac
06-08-2010, 08:30 AM
im sold on the PP, thats the tire of choice for me

Agreed, and now the powers are even cheaper so thats a win win for me. been using em for track duty for a few yrs now and no issues (granted i am slow but its cheaper that way LOL ) I will throw a se tof takeoffs on the buell if i ever kill the pirellis and se ehow they are. I had them on the aprilia and my track bikes and maybe my TL but down tremember back to what was on there last.

marko138
06-08-2010, 08:58 AM
Those are excellent tires.
True. I think I like the PP better. But I'm in desperate need of a rear at this point. I've worn a killer flat spot in it and it's become a beast to turn.

NONE_too_SOFT
06-08-2010, 10:48 AM
Those are excellent tires.

Yup, i'm going on 5k miles w/ my corsas, and a couple track days (more like 1 1/2 really). yikes.

Cutty72
06-08-2010, 05:44 PM
I got over 4k miles on my Corsa III.

yeah, and 1k of that is back and forth from in front of your house to the shed where you store it! :lol:

I know there were guys on badwed that got 6-7k out of them. I got 6 out of the front, but with 1 td and 3k i was really pushing it myself.

marko138
06-09-2010, 08:42 AM
yeah, and 1k of that is back and forth from in front of your house to the shed where you store it! :lol:

I know there were guys on badwed that got 6-7k out of them. I got 6 out of the front, but with 1 td and 3k i was really pushing it myself.
Nah son. Shed to house is like 10 paces, at best. Most are back and forth to work...4 miles at a time.

Full Throttle
06-09-2010, 10:49 PM
Full Throttle...is the Pilot Pure 2ct the same profile as the Pilot Power 2ct? Looks like it, but can't really tell. Michelin took a step backwards IMO on the Power One...Granted it is stickier than before and suppose to last longer, but the tire is not as triangular as the Power Race. Now instead of turning in sharp, they ride like BT003s with a higher price tag.

Yea i believe they are. Its supposed to be the same exact tire as the Pilot just with different compound ratios. But all i know is that the front performed wonderfully. Like i said earlier it felt like there was gum stuck to my tires when i got off the bike at the bottom of the mountain. I recommend them to the max. Ill be getting the rear in 2 weeks or so i doubt ill be disappointed with it.