New power pures

[oldman]

My new tires came in yesterday and I had them mounted on my rims. They are really light, (not the colour you twit, the weight). I will give them a try today or tommorrow, as it was to late for a ride by the time I got them home. I will post an opinion after I break them in. They are very pretty and black and round, Jim time.

[hoffy]

Great let us know how they go..thinking of trying them myself..

[Blurr]

yep me to, apparently I need a new front

[red_dave]

yep me to, apparently I need a new front

I assume i will too in a few weeks...

[fireyrob]

yep me to, apparently I need a new front

I assume i will too in a few weeks...

Or a few years ago?

[Blurr]

yep the bike nanny is busy this time of the year

[Wattie]

the mid year santa has been nice to me

[oldman]

Before reading these comments keep in mind I am 65 years old this November, I ride a Z1000 with Race Tech suspension, full Muzzy exhaust, a tuned PCIII and I'm probably a shit motorcycle rider.
I took my Z out for a spin today to break in the new Michelin Power Pures, about 234 miles. They have drastically affected the steering, it is so much lighter it feels like a gnu bike. I went about 50 or so miles before I started to push and then ran it up to 160 MPH, (about 270 kph) and it was smoother and more controlled than I have experienced at that speed before. I then took it to some twisties and did some cornering and the tires were amazingly sticky compared to what I had been used to. The front and rear porpoising that I had with the old tires was gone and I had faster corner speed. They warmed up quick and gave confidence even before they were scrubbed.
I guess it remains to be seen what wet and cold weather riding will be like as the outside temp was 97 degrees F., (36 degrees C). It also remains to be seen what the mileage will be like, but so far I'm very pleased. They are the best tire I have had so far, (I've used Bridgestone BT012's, Avons and Continental sport and road attack). I would welcome any and all comments and wise cracks, although a wise crack from this group would be an oxymoron. Time to go to the garage and admire my tires and have a Jim and a brew.

[smithy5]

Before reading these comments keep in mind I am 65 years old this November, and drink far too much Jim Beam.

There ya go fixed

I'm up for new tyres before the Phillip Island GP trip........ Pilot Powers were on the bike when I got it, but I' reckon i'll still get the BT023's................ oohhh and a jimmy

[Gav]

Joel's got the pilot power 2ct's on his zx6r..he's getting great wear out of them ,being a commute he was looking for value. He had the BT023's and thinks the Michelins are better.

[oldman]

Before reading these comments keep in mind I am 65 years old this November, and drink far too much Jim Beam.

There ya go fixed

I'm up for new tyres before the Phillip Island GP trip........ Pilot Powers were on the bike when I got it, but I' reckon i'll still get the BT023's................ oohhh and a jimmy

I would say not near enough J.B. I have to be half farked to logon to this forum.

[Aussie Ninja]

Just wondering how you would compare them to the Conti Sport Attacks?

[hoffy]

SOLD !!!!

[oldman]

Just wondering how you would compare them to the Conti Sport Attacks?

As for traction i would have to try them side by side as it's been a couple of years since I used sport attacks on the rear. The wear on the sport attacks was costing to much. I had to replace the rear hoop about every 2,000 miles. I think the big difference, however would be the weight. The power pures are extremely light in comparison to any tire I have used in the past. This light weight is probably why I noticed such a difference in performance compared to the other tires I have used. Go to a dealer and ask her/him to show you a power pure front or rear and see how light it feels. This is part of a new technology that Michelin has developed. Enough one fingered typing, time for a Vikingfjord, (vodka) and a beer.

[Supafrog]

Are you going to chase the vodka and beer with a jimmy???