Tire advise?

[Cagedup]

I'm needing a new set of tires bad and was wondering what you guys think. I don't race I only joy ride on the back roads. My buddy that rides Gsxr's says the Dunlop Sportmax Q3 would be good. What do yal think? Thanks

 

[GregoXB]

http://www.buellxb.com/forum/showthread.php?51918-Tire-Poll

Don't forget to vote!

 

[Cagedup]

Thanks guys! I currently have Pirelli Scorpions on mine. Is that what came stock??

 

[BambamXB12r]

I absolutely love my Q3's. Enjoy and ride safe out there.

 

[GRONX]

I know I just bought the bike. I'm asking are they stock? I'm not sure what came on the bike in 09. I just ordered a new set of Q3's.

There should be a 4 digit date code on the tire. The last 2 digits being the year the tires were manufactured.

 

[user_deleted]

shinkos. but then again i'm old....frugal.....ride like a geezer which i am......not all that smart....and own 26 bikes one of which always seems to need new tires. shinkos!

 

[wickedchop]

shinkos. but then again i'm old....frugal.....ride like a geezer which i am......not all that smart....and own 26 bikes one of which always seems to need new tires. shinkos!

Ha, nothing at all wrong with shinkos. I actually had a set of shinko stealths on my track bike before we revamped the whole suspension. Only reason I put on Q3's was because I had a couple extra bucks at the time. The shinkos stuck really well w the crappy stock suspension and took brutal tire hopping downshifts and stuck every corner afterwards. I keep em on hand as backups trackside.

 

[user_deleted]

^^^^^^ at last....another loyal proud shinko owner. well done wally! might i also add as a shinko admirer and believer, that in my stable are 2 almost new suzuki v-stroms. one a 650 adventurer....the other a 1000 adventurer. i just freshened up the 650 and added a set of shinko dual-sport 705 radials. they look lovely and give the appearance that i'm a serious dual-sport type of guy who shall not be trifled with. last sunday was beautiful here in amishland so i had a chance to let the mighty v-strom stretch her legs sporting the new shinkos. as i approached my first serious turn of the day i immediately observed 2 things: the "curve ahead" caution sign had 35MPH posted on it.....a darting glance at my speedo indicated 37MPH. i entered said turn 2MPH over the recommended maximum speed. the shinkos handled the task brilliantly and i rode out the other side unscathed. they are in fact THAT good!

 

[wickedchop]

Holy **** John.....2 mph over. Balls to the wall!!!!!! Probably hanging off the seat dragging an elbow. Lmfao

 

[rchuff]

Usually John might and I say might do 1 mph over the speed limit but 2 mph! Holy crap!!! John there must be something wrong with you. Lol!!!!!!!

 

[user_deleted]

Usually John might and I say might do 1 mph over the speed limit but 2 mph! Holy crap!!! John there must be something wrong with you. Lol!!!!!!!

there is something "wrong" with me ricky. i believe most of my posts and in particular this one confirms that. still waiting for carlos, shaughn, john, jesse and the rest of the board hooligans and tormenters to chime in.

 

[mrlogix]

Sorry, I am too busy waiting for Anon to release WJC's sex tape. Will any of the Clinton's go to jail, ever?

 

[Chicknstripn]

Anyone buying shinkos for a street bike should always remember to hit the throttle wide open on corner exits! It is essential that this is done while nearly at full lean, just before bring the bike up. ESPECIALLY when the tires are COLD!
Hang on long enough for the tire to hook up with the tarmac and you will have acccomolished two things:
1) you are now one step closer to emulating Mark Marquez to the fullest.
2) you are one of the few people on earth to see the face of Jesus and live to tell the tale.

I almost forgot to mention John, this will also give you that tickle in the pants Mrs Clinton gave you way back when that you've ever since been longing for.

 

[user_deleted]

Anyone buying shinkos for a street bike should always remember to hit the throttle wide open on corner exits! It is essential that this is done while nearly at full lean, just before bring the bike up. ESPECIALLY when the tires are COLD!
Hang on long enough for the tire to hook up with the tarmac and you will have acccomolished two things:
1) you are now one step closer to emulating Mark Marquez to the fullest.
2) you are one of the few people on earth to see the face of Jesus and live to tell the tale.

I almost forgot to mention John, this will also give you that tickle in the pants Mrs Clinton gave you way back when that you've ever since been longing for.

the amish call me by my PA dutch name.....Eddie Lawson. it's a sign of respect, honor, and reverence.

 

[mrlogix]

the amish call me by my PA dutch name.....Eddie Lawson. it's a sign of respect, honor, and reverence.

funny, always kind of thought of you as more of a Kenny Roberts kind of man, then I remembered your affection for the HIII's

 

[rchuff]

^^^^^^^^lmfa0!!!!!!! You the man Eddie!

 

[user_deleted]

the amish call me by my PA dutch name.....Eddie Lawson. it's a sign of respect, honor, and reverence.

funny, always kind of thought of you as more of a Kenny Roberts kind of man, then I remembered your affection for the HIII's

never much cared for him john. i don't know if it was the pumpkin colored hair, the attitude or his association with yamaha. i absolutely loathe yamahas so suspect that has been my basis for his dislike. hold on a minute son: just checked inventory. i own a yamaha vino 125 scooter and an old RD250. disregard previous yamaha bashing. my apologies.