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Rxticle · 08-06-2008, 05:42 AM

Just got some new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyres fitted. Still bedding in but already feel much better than the old Bridgestone Battleax's.... Anyone else riding on them?

FZ6-ZN · 08-06-2008, 05:56 AM

Fitted mine about a month ago and wow. Done about 600km now and I can’t believe I actually managed to get around on the stock Dunlop’s. BTW, tossed the Dunlop’s at 3000km

steveindenmark · 08-06-2008, 08:53 AM

Yes I am front and rear really good but not sure how long they will last.

Steve

stumbles06 · 08-06-2008, 04:17 PM

I'd be interested in knowing the wear of them, as in how long they'll last. They are a fairly soft compound from what I've read.

I put a Michelin Macadam on the rear of mine after collecting a nail in the original Dunlop, and same thing, so much more confidence in cornering after that. Still have the piece of crap Dunlop on the front, really should get that replaced... and soon.

I saw a set of Metzler(sp?) tyres online the other day (Sydney store I think), front and rear for $500, anyone ever used these tyres??? (Sorry to hijack your thread a bit)

ant_mb · 08-06-2008, 04:28 PM

I've got about 3,000 miles on my set, and I love them. I'll be sticking with them for at least another set.

Rxticle · 08-06-2008, 10:44 PM

Stumbles - when I was looking around at new tyres, a few riders suggested the Metzeler M1 but with further research and conversations, I drew the conclusion that the Michelin PPs would be a better tyre for my type of riding - mountain twisties etc.

Who knows without trying them though. What amazed me about the Michelin PPs is that with less than 50kms on them, my cornering speeds felt much higher and I felt much more secure on them. Incidentally, they cost $550 plus fitting.

stumbles06 · 08-07-2008, 02:11 AM

Thanks Rx, I'll look at the Miche's then, I really like the Macadam I got on the rear, so will look for another Miche for the front.

**aussiejules** · 08-07-2008, 03:56 AM

ive heard nothing but great things about the pilots.

Wolfman · 08-07-2008, 05:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aussiejules

ive heard nothing but great things about the pilots.

Best freakin tyres EVER! stick like chewy to a blanket, in the wet & dry, and i have done 6000 km's on the rear, and it still has plenty of legal tread....and i do like to give the bike a bit of a thrash from time to time, so i am super impressed with the wear rate!

The front is fairly new, but ages better than those OEM dunlops!

**aussiejules** · 08-08-2008, 02:51 AM

Yeh right we all know you ride like a pussy,

08-06-2008, 05:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Rxticle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Bike: Orange 2006 FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 4 Member #1167	New tyres Just got some new Michelin Pilot Power 2CT tyres fitted. Still bedding in but already feel much better than the old Bridgestone Battleax's.... Anyone else riding on them?

08-06-2008, 05:56 AM	#2 (permalink)
FZ6-ZN Avid Biker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Africa Bike: FZ6 Fazer Posts: 92 Rep Power: 2 Member #4105	Re: New tyres Fitted mine about a month ago and wow. Done about 600km now and I can’t believe I actually managed to get around on the stock Dunlop’s. BTW, tossed the Dunlop’s at 3000km __________________ 06 FZ6 Fazer ~ Team Yamaha Blue, the fast one... Mods;Aluminum radiator guard,colour coded belly pan, R6 bar ends, Integrated tail light, flush LED front indicators, Two brothers exhaust, DHM frame sliders, CAT removal, R6 foot pegs, blue rim stripes, taper roller bearings,, Pazzo "shorty" levers

08-06-2008, 08:53 AM	#3 (permalink)
steveindenmark Older Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denmark Bike: 2006 FZ6 Posts: 1,032 Rep Power: 14 Member #1326	Re: New tyres Yes I am front and rear really good but not sure how long they will last. Steve

08-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#4 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 704 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: New tyres I'd be interested in knowing the wear of them, as in how long they'll last. They are a fairly soft compound from what I've read. I put a Michelin Macadam on the rear of mine after collecting a nail in the original Dunlop, and same thing, so much more confidence in cornering after that. Still have the piece of crap Dunlop on the front, really should get that replaced... and soon. I saw a set of Metzler(sp?) tyres online the other day (Sydney store I think), front and rear for $500, anyone ever used these tyres??? (Sorry to hijack your thread a bit)

08-06-2008, 04:28 PM	#5 (permalink)
ant_mb Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Delran NJ Bike: 2007 FZ6 Posts: 1,130 Rep Power: 20 Member #241	Re: New tyres I've got about 3,000 miles on my set, and I love them. I'll be sticking with them for at least another set. __________________ States I've visited on the FZ

08-06-2008, 10:44 PM	#6 (permalink)
Rxticle Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Bike: Orange 2006 FZ6 Posts: 23 Rep Power: 4 Member #1167	Re: New tyres Stumbles - when I was looking around at new tyres, a few riders suggested the Metzeler M1 but with further research and conversations, I drew the conclusion that the Michelin PPs would be a better tyre for my type of riding - mountain twisties etc. Who knows without trying them though. What amazed me about the Michelin PPs is that with less than 50kms on them, my cornering speeds felt much higher and I felt much more secure on them. Incidentally, they cost $550 plus fitting.

08-07-2008, 02:11 AM	#7 (permalink)
stumbles06 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Adelaide, Australia Bike: 2004 FZ6S Posts: 704 Rep Power: 12 Member #1886	Re: New tyres Thanks Rx, I'll look at the Miche's then, I really like the Macadam I got on the rear, so will look for another Miche for the front.

08-07-2008, 03:56 AM	#8 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: New tyres ive heard nothing but great things about the pilots. __________________

08-08-2008, 02:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
aussiejules Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: adelaide australia Bike: 04 silver fz6n Posts: 901 Rep Power: 15 Member #302	Re: New tyres Yeh right we all know you ride like a pussy, __________________

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