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Old 11-28-2009, 08:20 PM
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Well I've been procrastinating for well on nigh 4 months now on
what tires (tyres) to buy for my baby. My front is severely cupped
both sides and the rear flattened on center .....making the bike
skittish and a bit of work when leaning her over good

I've pretty much decided on Michelin Pilot Power 2ct (PP2CT).
The dual compound
thread which actually utilizes 3 silica compounds.

I did look at the PR2 ordered them and later cancelled the $325 order since these
impressed me more and I found the right price for a set !

Before I hit the "checkout" button.....
Has anyone here used them on a Hurricane ???

If so ........what's the word ??
 
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:45 PM
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I've used the Pilot Roads in the past. No complaints. Better than the Dunlops I've used in the past. Switched over to Pirelli's since I got a smoking deal on them
 
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Old 11-28-2009, 08:57 PM
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Never had those but heard they are pretty good. I ended up going with Bridgestone Battlax BT-021 this summer & I like them a lot so far.
 
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Old 11-28-2009, 09:24 PM
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Thanks yep PR's and 021's are all good.

Just seeing if anyone out there has had these PPCT2's on their Hurricanes ....ever
 
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Old 11-28-2009, 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by CBRclassic
I think I do remember Pete mumbling something about the PP's
Hee hee and probably cranberry juice too .............good for the plumbing
if ya know what I mean


Anyways

Pretty excited about the prospect of the PP2CT's .......single most important
item on a bike other than the rider if you ask me.
 

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Old 11-29-2009, 01:55 AM
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I put the Pilot Powers on. I think they have incredible grip. My kid thinks they make my bike handle a lot better than his (same bike). But I'm no professional.

http://two-wheels.michelin.com/2w/fr...153838&lang=EN
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 09:00 AM
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That's what I'm looking to hear Joe.............have you had her leaning over good
and if so how'd she do on the way in ? ........did you have her out on wet roads at all ?


Thx..........MK
 

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Old 11-29-2009, 09:31 AM
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Thumbs up Pp2ct

I am also going the PP2CT, but closer to the spring on the purchase. good question though I only asked what was a good tire to buy.
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 11:32 AM
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I think I do remember Pete mumbling something about the PP's .... om sure he will drag his poor crippled body in here later ...

Nope ! PR2's or B 021 - no experience with those PR2CT- sorry.

Muscle relaxant is wonderful stuff - did 160K's on the old duck in pissing rain today, no problem (except for getting wet) National Toy Run day here - over 50,000 bikes on the road today, nationwide. Made a lot of little kids happy for sure !
 

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