New tires

[Scout]

I ordered new tires today. Follow the link to peruse them.

http://www.conti-online.com/generator/www/de/en/continental/motorcycle/themes/motorcycletires/sport_touring/road_attack2/contiroadattack2_en.html

They are Oscar Mike from Iron Pony as I type. I will be posting a review of these tires as soon as I get them mounted.

So stay tuned...story at 11.

[rexazz2]

eager to hear ,will probably need new skins again before the season is done
Get to see how the Pilot Power stand up on my new ride

[jcapps29]

i like the pilots

[jjhussell]

I like the pilot road 2ct. They are expensive but I have gotten them on sale for a decent price from motorcycle superstore. They last about 8k for me. I have never had a traction issue with them once they warm up. I peg drag a lot with them and they have never failed me yet. They keep their shape well even when on the interstate. Not sure if someone has used these and found a better tire, if you have let me know.

[Scout]

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/photo.php?fbid=10150099591552142&set=a.378781962141.165947.504897141&theater

Just out of the box. I can feel a difference in them, from the original Road Attacks. The "Traction Skin" feature is readily apparent, to the touch. It grips your skin like a warmed up, sticky tire would, even though it is cold rubber. The "Traction Skin" is fairly easy to see. It looks kind of like tiny little goosebumps on the tire.

I ordered a 120/70 for the front, and a 170/60 for the rear. The last set of original Road Attacks I ran were also the same size. Even with a 170, it appears that I could fit a 180, but I am leery of deforming the tire by mounting it a stock rim.

Anyway, as soon as the temps warm up to tolerable, I'll get them mounted, and post a ride report.

[Scout]

Review of these tires:

Got them mounted at lunchtime, and put a few hours in with the new skins. Firtly, they heat up *fast.* Within a minute of leaving the shop, I pulled over and checked them. Warm and toasty.

They grip so well you, you wish they no grip so well. ::Family Guy reference:: They feel very stable. I did a few twisty turns at speed, and they felt..."confident." I have not hit wet roadway yet, so that'll have to wait.

Thusfar, I can say with all sincerity, that they out-do the original Road Attacks. The "Traction Skin" and "Black Chili compound" are exactly as advertised.

More to follow...

[bob393]

I like the pilot road 2ct. They are expensive but I have gotten them on sale for a decent price from motorcycle superstore. They last about 8k for me. I have never had a traction issue with them once they warm up. I peg drag a lot with them and they have never failed me yet. They keep their shape well even when on the interstate. Not sure if someone has used these and found a better tire, if you have let me know.

Same here but I'm at about 10K and they are still going strong.

[katana0311]

yea i got a new set of michelin Pilots. sittin on the porch just waitin to be puto on. i have Sinkos on now. new when i bout the bike, n have bout roughly 5000 on them. A lil worn down. figured i would try the Michelins. Really wanted to go with Continental tho. lil pricey but I'msure there worth it. Might go with them next season..