My new Michelin Pilot Power tires!!!

[4banger]

I rode my bike today for the first time on my new michelin pilot powers. Stock size up front, and wider 170/60 in the back. Feels great so far, but I didn't want to push it since they're new and it was cold. Gotta scrub off the mold release agent first.
Before the swap I had the crappy original Macadam in the back and Dunlop d207f up front...
The back rubber was ROCK HARD and flat in the center. I looked at the DOT #s and the last 2 digits were "02", meaning the tire was made in '02!!!!!!!

[mammut89]

haha grats mate sees like it was much needed

[4banger]

Thanks! I couldn't believe the rear tire was original equipment from when the bike was new after 21,000 km and 8 years!

[woobie]

Congratz on your new shoes. I remember when I went from my worn out Macadams to the Z6's, man what a difference!!!!

Where'd you end up getting your tires?

[4banger]

Found them on kijiji, this guy bought them and never put them on, or maybe they're hot?, $220 for the set!!!!

[caspernz]

Haha, new tyres always make a bike feel great! I often kick myself for letting a set of tyres get too square, only to have that eureka moment when heading out on a new set...all over again...

[RFoster130]

I just ordered a set of pilot powers today. 218 shipped to my door. will be here tomorrow from motorcycle superstore. Just found out they are also in KY which is why i will have them next day. cant be that at all.

[DakotaKat]

I really like these tires. I bought them on a trip, not by choice, as the dealer didn't have Metzlers. I acutally believe they saved my life when someone pulled out in front of me up in MT on the interstate. They hit a big patch of sand which partially blinded me, I was already in the process of moving to the far inside to avoid it but hit a lot if it while leaned over. I wound up about a foot off the center concrete divider, feeling more alive than I ever have, lol. And still feel pretty darn good about those Michelins to this day!

[pitboss]

i just bought a set of these today. big difference over my old hard tires.

[freqflyer]

How many miles do they usually last?

[coop2u407]

Depends on how you ride. Probably close to a year? I burned up my original rear tire in four months or less. Calmed down a lot more now that cycle sports center screw d me on prices.