shittygsxr Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Since I am a dick and wait till the last minute for everything, does anybody here have some reasonably priced race takeoffs? I would love to get some from Rueben but I waited till the last minute and can't get out there before I leave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 got you covered shitty , call me if we cant hook up before we leave ill have em in the trailer and we can mount em there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Since I am a dick and wait till the last minute for everything, does anybody here have some reasonably priced race takeoffs? I would love to get some from Rueben but I waited till the last minute and can't get out there before I leave.I got somefront is a pirelli superbike tirerear pirelli dragon, both good $50 eachI also have 1 unused pirelli dragon for $80all are slick tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Shitty, if you stay right behind Seth I'm sure you can use some of the ketchup packets he misses... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Shitty, if you stay right behind Seth I'm sure you can use some of the ketchup packets he misses...I think I am more scared of Campus Racer and his ketchup packets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I think I am more scared of Campus Racer and his ketchup packetsHaHa speaking of Campus Racer, I asked him to come on our trip to the gap and he said if you let him ride one of your bikes he'd go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 HaHa speaking of Campus Racer, I asked him to come on our trip to the gap and he said if you let him ride one of your bikes he'd go...I have an ugly 750 and a wrecked r1, I think he meant one of kristens bikes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I have an ugly 750 and a wrecked r1, I think he meant one of kristens bikesI say let him ride the R1...you rode it through the gap in the dark with a dark smoked shield, so he should be good to go in day light. Plus he doesn't have to worry about wrecking it because it's already wrecked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 I got somefront is a pirelli superbike tirerear pirelli dragon, both good $50 eachI also have 1 unused pirelli dragon for $80all are slick tires.kinda hard to keep slicks up to temp on the street and accident waiting to happen if we get caught out in the rain Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Read an article not too long ago where Pirelli said at no point in the temperature range should their race tires grip worse than their street tires. Of course slicks in the rain is a whole nother story. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vw151 Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 kinda hard to keep slicks up to temp on the street and accident waiting to happen if we get caught out in the rainI didn't realize he was looking for take offs for the street. either way, if he wants to buy them he can buy them and do what he wants. I think we are all aware of the consequences of running slicks on the street, and we are adults and can decide for ourselves. Me, I wouldn't run them at the gap, but I've seen others that have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 What size? I have two sets of 120/70 PRCs with 190/55 Medium rears. Both are Michelin Pilot Race... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 What size? I have two sets of 120/70 PRCs with 190/55 Medium rears. Both are Michelin Pilot Race...1000rrRider came up with some sets of michelin's. For this trip I need 180's but I will need some 190's too next season Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McLovin Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) ...shitty make sure you get the right music for this trip on your iphone. Don't want any lapse in performance due to bad techno while we are out riding. Edited October 6, 2009 by McLovin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V4junkie Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 Yeah, leave the Sandstorm at home LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 village people rock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted October 6, 2009 Report Share Posted October 6, 2009 (edited) I think we are all aware of the consequences of running slicks on the street, and we are adults and can decide for ourselves. Me, I wouldn't run them at the gap, but I've seen others that have.I don't want to jinx anyone on the trip but is the need for race tires down there. I don't think any of you will be running hard enough to need race tires?Whatever happened Pilot 2cts or some really good Pirellis? Edited October 6, 2009 by nochknstrps Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 race take offs are stickier and a fraction of the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 race take offs are stickier and a fraction of the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 120 bucks for a set of powerones with 18 laps or less on them , kinda hard to beat that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nochknstrps Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 If your well being and keeping your bike in one piece is worth saving $150 go for it. You guys just be safe on those take offs, and enjoy the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 If your well being and keeping your bike in one piece is worth saving $150 go for it. You guys just be safe on those take offs, and enjoy the ride.Those guys have been running takeoffs all season long. Why wouldn't softer rubber be good for a weekend of riding twisties? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 all season ? , try years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidgetTodd Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 and wont be just a weekend shitty youll get prolly 3000 miles from these theyre like new Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Takeoffs are basically the same as street tires,but it does take longer than normal to warm up and at the place like the gap that will be like turn 20 out of 318 lol. Just be carefull and check air in the mornings and as temp changes. Not all take offs are the same and compounds may vary,but for the most part they are the best bang for the buck. Just controll that throttle hand for 1 extra min and u will stick like glue. Not for all riders in diff variable conditions. this is IMO and i am just stating what i'd do lol:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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