Another Pilot Power thread...

[Monty]

Anyone had the powers long enough to start guestimating durability?? I've got to go with another OEM BT56 on the back this time, but then the front will be gone and it will be time for my first full set. Would love to know how these are holding up mileage wise.

 

[shenoyp]

 

[BusaFever]

You be sure to give us some photos of those puppies once you get the chicken strips scrubbed off!  javascript: InstaSmilie()

I Picked up a used one at the bike shop a couple of weeks ago (190 Pilot Power that is) and put it on the rear of my gixxer. Still had about half life left so I though I'd use it for burn outs. I found I could spin it relatively easy, especially when the tire was a little cold. I don't think it's because the compound is not sticky, I think it's because of the profile of the tire. I've been doing wheelies on it but she is pretty wobbly when she is up high. Made me a little apprehensive on one wheel for a while. I didn't get her much over about eighty on one wheel. I think I'll finish the tire off this weekend and put a round profile tire back on. Much better for wheelies!

I'm gonna start calling you "La'tuffbusa'" from now on you french loving commie!

 

[Raising Cane]

I've always run the pilot sports and was happy with them. But now I've gone to 180 /55 powers and I am very happy with all aspects of the tire I've also herd good feed back at some of the local CCS events. Another advantage has been cost, I was paying nearly 2 bills for the 190/50 sports mounted. Now I get the 180/55 powers for 140. Any way she really falls into a corner now and begs me to push it a little more.

 

[eynlai]

Bullet,

seems you're more comfy on the right. Noticiable difference from your photos. I'm the opposite, I have leaner stripe on my left. Out of curiousity, are you a lefty (left-handed)?

 

[BulletTrain]

Bullet,

seems you're more comfy on the right. Noticiable difference from your photos. I'm the opposite, I have leaner stripe on my left. Out of curiousity, are you a lefty (left-handed)?

No, actually I used to favor the left side. Had a wider strip on the right. Over the last two + years of riding I've constantly worked to eliminate that and at this point I'm equally as comfortable turning in either direction. It just so happened that yesterday I must have got jammed up by traffic more in the good left handers. Traffic was pretty bad yesterday and I didn't get to hold my normal pace through a lot of the good stuff. The strips on my wore out stock Dunlops on the 10 were even. The strips on the Powers will be equal, or non existent soon.

And to answer your question... I'm right handed.

 

[Relsek]

You be sure to give us some photos of those puppies once you get the chicken strips scrubbed off!  javascript: InstaSmilie()

I Picked up a used one at the bike shop a couple of weeks ago (190 Pilot Power that is) and put it on the rear of my gixxer. Still had about half life left so I though I'd use it for burn outs. I found I could spin it relatively easy, especially when the tire was a little cold. I don't think it's because the compound is not sticky, I think it's because of the profile of the tire. I've been doing wheelies on it but she is pretty wobbly when she is up high. Made me a little apprehensive on one wheel for a while. I didn't get her much over about eighty on one wheel. I think I'll finish the tire off this weekend and put a round profile tire back on. Much better for wheelies!

Have you tried Dunlop D218's? They are quite a bit rounder than the Powers.

I've noticed that when you get new tires, you'll always feel a big difference, especially if you've worn a flat spot down the middle of the tire, the roundness of the new tire makes a world of difference.

Kev

Yeah, that's true, but the 218 has a more rounded profile new comared to the Powers. Also, the edges kinda shoulder off on the 218's where the Powers have a pretty even slant all the way to the edge.

My Dunlop was stabbed to death by a nail with only about 1000 miles on it, I replaced it with a PP and have to say you are right.

Kev

 

[BusaFever]

Well I have had the powers on my busa since october. I have been simply amazed by them. I got them right when they first came out and am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO glad I took the risk. My busa will definately get them again when these go bald! Awesome job on MIchelins part!

My thoughts exactly...

 

[shenoyp]

 

[Jace]

think i will have to go with the powers i got on it the other day and spun the back tire for a good 10 ft need some more grip !!!