redxxrdr Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 I just spooned a set of PR4 on the SV. Replaced a PR 2 rear and power front. Much better turn in. Nice pilot ride, as expected. My plan is to stick with Pilots on my XX too. Upgrade from my last set of PR2. But the question. PR4 rear comes in two street grades. Regular, and GT for heavy bikes, two up , with bags. I rarely ride two up, no bags, but my mirror shows that I could drop at least 40 lbs. So which PR for my XX? Regular or GT? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 Which ever set is the cheapest price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RXX Posted July 11, 2016 Share Posted July 11, 2016 40 pounds is a long weigh from two up and heavy bags. What are the mileage differences and how differently are they advertised regardinh handling? My inner jew agrees with John. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted July 11, 2016 Author Share Posted July 11, 2016 (edited) I like your thought John. I have always had good results with standard PR. You know how I ride, slow. I do wonder it there is a difference in the " Feel" on the GT. SW moto ( now discount motorcycle tire) has a Package deal for $300.00, free shipping. I'll see if anyone post any negatives, and if not, regulars it will be. The girls are ready for a mountain ride in the fall, and I want to be ready. Thanks Edit, Philip you must have posted during my response. I agree. I do remember people having problems putting powers on a XX . Powers being designed for lighter bikes. I am amazed how good the SV feels with PR4's. I know that I give up soft sides for medium with the 4's, but I don't see that to be a problem. Thanks again Edited July 11, 2016 by redxxrdr Add Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superhawk996 Posted July 12, 2016 Share Posted July 12, 2016 I don't know the difference between the GT and normal. Could be harder compound, stiffer construction, better heat dissipation, or? You should try to find out the details in the difference and then judge if it'll be a benefit or detriment. It seems you don't need the GT so you couldn't go wrong with the regular but the GT might be better suited for you depending on it's differences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted July 13, 2016 Author Share Posted July 13, 2016 Well the GT seems to be rated for bikes heavier than the XX. PR4 Both PR4 and PR4GT seem to be in the same weight class. So I have a set of on the way. I have run PR, PR2 , looking forward to the PR4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John01XX Posted July 13, 2016 Share Posted July 13, 2016 You will like them and will get great milage out of them. Like I did, you probably ran the Macadam prior to the Pilot Road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redxxrdr Posted July 14, 2016 Author Share Posted July 14, 2016 Ordered tires Tuesday night, arrived this afternoon. Guess I will be mounting this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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