Front end confidence

[Archren]

Originally Posted by Trip

What kind of tires are you running?

Where you want to weight is on the outside rearset, which will help get you more grip front and back. Use your body position on the tank to do that as well as No Worries suggests. Don't be all over the your clip ons though, should be relaxed there.

That was going to be my question too. Could be a grip issue, in combination with how you're weighting the bike.

[Porkchop]

I'm almost certain Pirelli Angels. I'll have to check that though. But the only other option from factory would be BT 016's.

No clip-ons. But I understand what you are saying.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by Porkchop

I'm almost certain Pirelli Angels. I'll have to check that though. But the only other option from factory would be BT 016's.

No clip-ons. But I understand what you are saying.

Simple things first. Make sure you monitor your tire pressure closely. I ran a set of Pirellis on my TLR. That's the only brand I've seen that is SO picky about tire pressure. A pound or so off, and the characteristics of the tire changed 180 degrees.

I never had the confidence with the Pirellis that I did with other brands.

[azoomm]

Originally Posted by G-Rex

Simple things first. Make sure you monitor your tire pressure closely. I ran a set of Pirellis on my TLR. That's the only brand I've seen that is SO picky about tire pressure. A pound or so off, and the characteristics of the tire changed 180 degrees.

I never had the confidence with the Pirellis that I did with other brands.

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

[G-Rex]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

Nope. I'm right there with you. Hate 'em!

I have a few brands that I favor. I wouldn't put Pirellis on your tractor! lol

[marko138]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

I don't care for them either.

[RedRider2k2]

Originally Posted by azoomm

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

I've only ever ran one set. My 12 came with a new set of Diablos on it. I seen no gains from them but only got a little over 1/2 of the life I would eventually get out of a set of Pilot Powers. I know a few people who hate them and a few people who adore them.

[Porkchop]

I may get down to my storage unit to ride tomorrow evening. There is a gas station right next to my unit with a new air station that reads digitally. I'm very interested to see what it is at.

But G-rex I know what you are saying. Last fall I pumped the front up like a pound and the bike felt totally different. But previous to this, I've never had any problems with grip or confidence. I just had no feel from the front, it was so vague... and that was after an hour of riding and the tires completely hot.

[Trip]

I use to love the diablo corsa 3s on my Honda. That's the only Pirelli I have ever run and it wasn't that finicky.

For my GS, I run the Anakee 2s, they are a pretty badass street tire with a hint of decent gravel tire. Knee down in a salt covered dragon, no problem. Also good in the wet.