CBR 929RR 2000 - 2001 CBR 929RR Forum

Rear 180/55/17

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 08-30-2007, 02:45 PM
TeeSnob's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Rear 180/55/17

i just put a 180/55 Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro SC2 on my 929.. i love the tires. they stick to the ground like superclue.
just got them installed yesterday, and im on the edges of the tires after 8 miles of hill riding. im able to go 20mph faster the corners with these tires..the down side is 180 cuts in corner way to quick.
if you guys just do hill riding.. Pirelli Dragon Super Corsa Pro SC2 are the best tires if you guys just do hill riding. highly recommended!!!
 
  #2  
Old 08-30-2007, 02:50 PM
Triax's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nebraska
Posts: 1,668
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Rear 180/55/17

How is turning in quicker a down side???
 
  #3  
Old 08-30-2007, 03:04 PM
TeeSnob's Avatar
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2007
Location:
Posts: 326
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Rear 180/55/17

to me Yes... i usually take the one big 20mph U-turn at 40-50mph with no problem.with the 180 it pulled me into the yellow double line as i entered the turn. i couldnt go any faster when im too close to the yellow line..with the 190 i could go in the corner a lot smoother.
180 is a big difference (handling)..i feel like 2 different bikes. maybe i just have to get used to how it reacts in corners.
 
  #4  
Old 08-30-2007, 03:14 PM
sc929's Avatar
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location:
Posts: 145
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Rear 180/55/17

This might sound dumb, but cut me a little slack for being new, when you say it cuts in the corner quicker, I assume you mean the bike is turning quicker for the same degree of lean, and what kind of hill riding, I have a lot of mountain roads here. Not so much rolling hills, but long ups and downs with lots of hairpins and tight corners. I haven't ventured up there yet, but might give it a shot this weekend if nice.
 
  #5  
Old 08-31-2007, 03:02 AM
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location:
Posts: 82
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Rear 180/55/17

I run Super Corsa Pro's often on the track and they've been a great tire,some excessive tearingonabrasive tracks but not something you'll have a problemwith on the street.

In my opinion you can approach it two ways if you plan to stay with the 180's. I'm guessing your reflexes are probably programmed for a 190 tire so now your usual counter steering input is flicking you in too tight due to the bike being more responsive. Option #1is to just practice more with the new setup andyou'll get the feel for how much steering input is now right to hold your line. Option #2 is if you still find the biketurning in too steeplyfor your tastes you could drop the forks a bit in the triple clamp and increase the rake & trail.
 
  #6  
Old 08-31-2007, 03:16 AM
HAVOC's Avatar
Retired Moderator ans All Around Good Guy
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 4,859
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default RE: Rear 180/55/17

hmmm i might have to try them after i use up my qualifiers... but right now i love my tires dunlop qualifiers are very good imho
 
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
romanboy
F4i - Main Forum
5
01-06-2013 07:57 PM



Quick Reply: Rear 180/55/17



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:15 AM.