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06-22-2008, 02:07 AM
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Location: COLORADO
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Stock tires
Several times now the back tire has stepped out on me during "decent" acceleration while cornering. I have ridden allot of bikes and none have done this that easy! I checked my tire pressure and everything checked out.
do the Stock Dunlops need to go? tire recommendations? Thanks Nick |
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06-22-2008, 04:28 AM
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OU812
Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Stock tires
You'll get a varied opinion on this, but IMO they are not the best, I would first suggest a review of your cornering strategy, Speed and gear selection upon entry, turn in point, lean angle, hard application of throttle before the apex, etc. Not a criticism of your skill, just something to think about, Still if you can, replace em!
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06-22-2008, 08:30 PM
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Re: Stock tires
Thanks
i think i will try to change them soon. There is no question that that i do not corner perfectly. However if i get on any of my friends bikes i don't corner differently, and i don't get any slide? Any tire suggestions? |
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06-22-2008, 08:59 PM
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Re: Stock tires
My bike came with the D252 tires and while they were great for general use, they were horrible for really tearing it up. They took forever to heat up, worked best in the lower pressure ranges which made them sluggish and above all, they were not a confidence building tire. I have since switched to the Conti Road Attack and life is very good.
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06-22-2008, 10:48 PM
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Freeway Assassin
 
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Re: Stock tires
http://www.fz6-forum.com/forum/tire-...t-reviews.html (Tires that fit and Reviews.)
there has been a lot of discussion on this one. I prefer Michelin Pilot Powers.
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06-22-2008, 10:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: SoCal
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Re: Stock tires
Just got the new Dunlop Roadsmart Dual Compound tire: Dunlop Tire Roadsmart
Its "The Bomb" Grip on the twisties is phenominal, commuting and doing wheelies has never been easier, lol. Seriously look into this, all my buds who ride want it (on their R6's and R1's) now because its very soft/sticky on the sides and harder in the middle. I think that tire got great reviews as well... Heres a pic of what the rear looks like 
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06-22-2008, 11:14 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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Re: Stock tires
Quote:
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06-22-2008, 11:16 PM
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Taco's Rule
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Wisconsin
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Re: Stock tires
I didn't think the stock d252's were that bad till I got new tires put on (stupid nails). I was going to get the Roadsmart's but the dealer didn't have them so I got the Qualifiers instead and what a difference they made. I wish I could have just got another 252 I only had 2500 miles on them but I really don't trust a patched tire on two wheels.
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06-23-2008, 12:20 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
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Re: Stock tires
Is it just me or are the OEM D252's not avail in California? No place i called or went to had heard of them. The dealers couldnt get them either and i showed them it was on the new FZ6's on the showroom they just shook their shoulders, lol...I find this weird...
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