Tire Pressure Michelin Pilot Power
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SuperSport
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Tire Pressure Michelin Pilot Power
Hey Guys,
It's getting to be time for a new rear tire.
Was going to get both front & rear tires & say good bye the the stock Dunlop D204.
Was thinking about a Michelin Pilot Powers.
Anybody here ride them?
What air pressures do you run ? (front / rear)
The Honda factory recommendation?
TIA, Bill
It's getting to be time for a new rear tire.
Was going to get both front & rear tires & say good bye the the stock Dunlop D204.
Was thinking about a Michelin Pilot Powers.
Anybody here ride them?
What air pressures do you run ? (front / rear)
The Honda factory recommendation?
TIA, Bill
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Superstock
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I've got a set of Powers on mine, and they've been great. The D204s do really really suck. They've done fine at the factory pressures (36/42). I've got about 7k miles on this set, and while the front's got maybe 3-5k left, the rear has maybe 1.5k, so I'm going to end up putting a new set on in the spring. I can't believe the mileage I've gotten as the rear has more life now than my D204 did at 5k, and is stickier cold than the Duncrap was fully warmed up.
Edited because I can't read my damn manual... 36/42 is correct.
Edited because I can't read my damn manual... 36/42 is correct.
Hmm?
SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2004
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From: San Gabriel Valley
I've heard to run them at 38/38 at the track. That sounds absurdly high, but a friend of mine (who runs PPs) says he hasn't experienced any problems.
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
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I've heard to run them at 38/38 at the track. That sounds absurdly high, but a friend of mine (who runs PPs) says he hasn't experienced any problems.
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
What kind of mileage do you get on yours?
It would get kind of expensive to be replacing every 1500-2000 miles !
TIA
Bill
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Man, those tires are STILL around? Geez, put anything modern on and you are going to be in heaven. Seriously.
Personally, I'd recommend the cheapest name brand sport or sport-touring you can find. I find the difference to be slighty longer life with ST's but 1-1.5k more is about it for me. The sports will have more stick than you use on the street.
I finally started changing/balancing my own tires a few years ago to stem some of the bleeding.
Personally, I'd recommend the cheapest name brand sport or sport-touring you can find. I find the difference to be slighty longer life with ST's but 1-1.5k more is about it for me. The sports will have more stick than you use on the street.
I finally started changing/balancing my own tires a few years ago to stem some of the bleeding.
Hmm?
SuperBike
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,069
From: San Gabriel Valley
I've heard to run them at 38/38 at the track. That sounds absurdly high, but a friend of mine (who runs PPs) says he hasn't experienced any problems.
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
I have the Pilot Race, and I like 'em at 34/36 for trackduty. But, it depends on your riding style (higher pressures for street should be fine).
What kind of mileage do you get on yours?
It would get kind of expensive to be replacing every 1500-2000 miles !
TIA
Bill
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