BigMig Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Ok guys - my '01 bird needs new tires. If I mail order Pilot Road 2s, should I be concerned that they're really old stock and the rubber may not be so pliable? Then, who's the best vendor for these Pilot Roads? I'll need em shipped to Phialdelphia area...FYI Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 I ordered mine last year from sportbike track gear. They guarantee fresh rubber. If it is old when you get it, send them back for new. They are currently listed at $267 for the set. HERE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMig Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 Many thanks, bro. THat's just the ticket! Can't wait for them to arrive...then to find an installer. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
partsman Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Odds are slim you will get old PR2's,they sell fast and are constantly shipping so stock does not get old.My last shipment of Michelins were 3 months old....feel more like jello than rubber! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Many thanks, bro. THat's just the ticket! Can't wait for them to arrive...then to find an installer. Take care. Your welcome. Just go buy a set of irons and do it yourself. Watch a few videos on the process first. I did my first set last year. It takes a while the first time, but it is worth the knowledge gained. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyUK Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Why PR2's when PR3's have just come out? Incidently Michelin don't offer them as "Approved Fitment". I've just swapped mine and gone for another set of Avon Storm Ultra II's. A great tyre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMig Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 Many thanks, bro. THat's just the ticket! Can't wait for them to arrive...then to find an installer. Take care. Your welcome. Just go buy a set of irons and do it yourself. Watch a few videos on the process first. I did my first set last year. It takes a while the first time, but it is worth the knowledge gained. Videos? Do they also tell you about balancing, etc? Other stuff too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XXitanium Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Why PR2's when PR3's have just come out? Incidently Michelin don't offer them as "Approved Fitment". I've just swapped mine and gone for another set of Avon Storm Ultra II's. A great tyre. Avon Storm Ultra II's What does a set of those run? I have Azaros on my Hurricane - really like 'em. I don't do track days... test. I think the gremlins have taken control of this thread.... last "poster" is not updating? ...and it is in the "garage' AND "for sale". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racer212 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 I"m thinking Star City Powersports in Roanoke,Va. but what do I know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musclecar427 Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 In case you didn't know here is some helpful information. Look at the date code on the tire and find out when it was made. It is a 4 digit code and it looks like this. The first two are the week of the year the last two are the year it was made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyUK Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Avon Storm Ultra II's What does a set of those run? I'm not sure how useful the cost is as I'm in the UK but it was £207 for the pair, ride in/ride out. There a dual compound which wear well and have no issues supporting the weight of the 'bird. It's a popular tyre with 'bird owners this side of the pond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodeRash Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Why PR2's when PR3's have just come out? Incidently Michelin don't offer them as "Approved Fitment". Probably because Michelin sells the HPX for big bikes like the Bird, the Busa and the ZX14. If they had a dual compound HPX, I would try them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottyUK Posted March 28, 2011 Share Posted March 28, 2011 Would you believe they actually replied suggesting the Pure !!! Grippy but feck all mileage! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC Randy Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Avon Storm Ultra II's What does a set of those run? I just picked up a set of the Storm Ultra's for my ZX 14 and paid $266 from Chaparral Motorsports. Won't find much love on this board for the Avons, but for the way I ride they work well. Have a set of the Ultras on my 03XX, but haven't put many miles on it. Been getting 10-12K out of the 1st generation Storms on my 99XX, and also have them on the Busa with about 6k and looking to get close to the same mileage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunZbrown Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 In case you didn't know here is some helpful information. Look at the date code on the tire and find out when it was made. It is a 4 digit code and it looks like this. The first two are the week of the year the last two are the year it was made. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but when would a set of treads be considered old stock? 1yr 3yrs 5yrs? Thanks, Trevor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbird Posted March 29, 2011 Share Posted March 29, 2011 Sorry if this is a dumb question, but when would a set of treads be considered old stock? 1yr 3yrs 5yrs? Thanks, Trevor Depends greatly on how they were stored (which you'll likely never know), but I'd say anything over two years is starting to get a little stale. Nothing up to 3-4 years would keep from purchasing if it was a good deal, at least not for a street bike. IMO, YMMV, etc., etc.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EVLXX Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Many thanks, bro. THat's just the ticket! Can't wait for them to arrive...then to find an installer. Take care. Your welcome. Just go buy a set of irons and do it yourself. Watch a few videos on the process first. I did my first set last year. It takes a while the first time, but it is worth the knowledge gained. Videos? Do they also tell you about balancing, etc? Other stuff too? Here's what you need... Some good tire Irons, I preffer 3 of these... 16" Motion Pro Curved extra long tire irons... http://powersport-superstore-inc.amazonweb..._source=froogle A set of Quick Grip bar clamps is handy... And a good wheel balancer... here... http://www.marcparnes.com/ In case you didn't know here is some helpful information. Look at the date code on the tire and find out when it was made. It is a 4 digit code and it looks like this. The first two are the week of the year the last two are the year it was made. Very cool..... thanks for the knowledge. Sorry if this is a dumb question, but when would a set of treads be considered old stock? 1yr 3yrs 5yrs? Thanks, Trevor Depends greatly on how they were stored (which you'll likely never know), but I'd say anything over two years is starting to get a little stale. Nothing up to 3-4 years would keep from purchasing if it was a good deal, at least not for a street bike. IMO, YMMV, etc., etc.... I agree.... 1-2 years, probably good... anything more than that...3-4 years... just be ready to slide it a little if you push it, 5 years and well.... burning it up (give it to Josh) or crash, your choice.... Unless you ride like a Grandpa on Ludes in which case,,, use them to go for your Ironbutt trophy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spicholy Posted March 30, 2011 Share Posted March 30, 2011 Here is a decent video for balancing. Here is another for removal. Here is another for install. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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