r6allstar Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I know a guy from Cycle Sector that can get me a set for $239.... this a good deal? Are they good tires? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Cheaper than where I always buy. www.motosport.com Free 2day shipping and www.tireexpress.comI say buy them and try them out for yourself. It's a good buy in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I love the 002 RACE tire! It is different from the street one though. I pay $295 for the race version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EagleCock Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 are you asking for street or track?I know ExsrAaron was running those before he sold his bike... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I know a guy from Cycle Sector that can get me a set for $239.... this a good deal? Are they good tires? ThanksI haven't tried them but they will be my next tire...only heard good stuff about them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexchannell Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I've been really happy with them, feel more confident than qualifiers. This was sunday on the track/street tires (195/55 in the back - I like how I still have a little strip left whereas my qualifiers would have had none with far less lean angle, they inspire confidence)I bought them from cycle sector as well. Great guy. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8737001559137085681&hl=en Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 yep just took a pair out this weekend to the track and they are quite amazing. and cycle sector will take care of you as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 yup, i had them on my old bike. Amazing compared to the stock qualifers i had before..but i've heard only good things about them personally, similiar to DCIIIs...cyclesector FTW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Great, all good things! I think I will pick up a set. What about sizes.. should I stick with a 180 for the back?? bump to a 190?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Id stay 180 on an R6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexchannell Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Great, all good things! I think I will pick up a set. What about sizes.. should I stick with a 180 for the back?? bump to a 190??190 is fine as long as you get the 55 aspect ratio. Very common for track 600's to do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 Id stay 180 on an R6+1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted April 29, 2008 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 180 it is.. next problem.. how do I change these when I dont have stands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yotaman88210 Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 I do them for a 100 bones on the bike... If you borrow stands and get the wheels/tires to me off the bike, then its 20 per tire. Sooo 40 total. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 180 it is.. next problem.. how do I change these when I dont have stands?Pmed ya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted April 29, 2008 Report Share Posted April 29, 2008 180 it is.. next problem.. how do I change these when I dont have stands?good choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exSRAaron Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 180 unless ur gonna hit the track...pm me or angrish about pulling the tires, etc. its cheaper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 180 for a 600 PERIOD....street or track... 180.... ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexchannell Posted April 30, 2008 Report Share Posted April 30, 2008 180 for a 600 PERIOD....street or track... 180.... ...Maybe not...just don't discount there may be a better option. "On the case of the tires:A 190 may have a negative affect on handling, but lets be specific. Stock is a 180/55, the key to this is the profile height (which is the 55) so going with a 190/50 (as some do) WILL absolutely have a negative affect on handling as it is a flatter tire, designed for a literbike which needs the greater contact patch while upright.But going with a 190/55, you are maintaining the height you have with the 180/55 but you are increasing the contact patch at your lean angle.If you search enough you will find some magazine have been torn between the 2 sizes (180/55 and 190/55). Some prefer the 180 as the tire weighs less and is cheaper to purchase. Whereas others prefer the confidence and advantages of the 190. And gearing changes play a part in the drive ability (loss) is going with the larger, heavier tire.As far as what is designed, in SS classes (where the rule states they must use OEM wheels, etc...) they run a variety of tire sizes, I've seen 190/55, 190/60 hell even a 195/70 on a STOCK 5.5" 600cc rim.And on a 6" rim I've seen up to a 205/70!Personally I run a 190/55 Superbike Slick and I love it! I've changed my gearing (-1/+1) which eliminated any losses in the tire increase and absolutely love the tires!And as far as profile and it's affect on handling, changing from one brand to another, or even from something like an OEM qualifier to a "off the shelf" qualifier will have as much affect on handling as changing tire sizes will.You should try it before you bash it! (even though I used to bash it before I did some research and learned for myself!)" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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