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Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« on: June 27, 2015, 10:00:47 am »
Following on from the PR 4 GT discussion and Michelins recommendation for Pilot Power 3 tyres has anyone here tried them? I am now considering a pair but would like to hear impressions from other riders of the K bikes.
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #1 on: July 04, 2015, 07:14:48 pm »
I have jjus had a pair fitted, so maybe I can answer my own question. I will let you know what I think.
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2015, 09:47:46 am »
What were you on previously?

Brian (who wonders why more K bikes don't go with the Michelin recommendation)
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« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2015, 05:01:17 pm »
I was previously on Pilot Road 4. I must have put about 6.5 thousand on them, good ride quality and grip wet and dry. I was just curious whether the PP3 tyres would be even more grippy. I know I won't get the same mileage, like I say just curious. I might  go back to the PR4 tyres. Still scrubbing them in. Also, I am trying the 55 section as opposed to the 50 section. I have taken 2 clicks out of the rear shock and a bit less damping. The PP3 tyres seem a bit firmer hence the slight softening of the rear. Turn quicker now. I will update when I have more information. I paid £216 fitted to loose wheels at SRT in Birkenhead.
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« Reply #4 on: May 17, 2016, 08:26:13 pm »
I have put about four and a half thousand on them with a few hundred left at most. They have kept their shape really well only squaring off over the last 300 miles. Since fitting the Ohlins last autumn I have really appreciated their qualities. Excellent grip even when pushing it a bit, they seem to like it. I have made some adjustments to the suspension over the last 3 weeks since I have been using the bike a lot more. Now I have the suspension working exactly how I want. I feel that I am only really getting to know the tyres now which must sound stupid but I think that many riders choose tyres which compensate for suspension shortcomings. I have decided to fit another pair of the same tyres in order to truly assess them in conjunction with the suspension set up. I will let you know how I get on.
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2016, 08:58:36 pm »
As a fan(atic) of the PR3/4? I would disembowel myself with a bent and rusty handlebar if I needed to change tyres this side of 7,000 hard miles!
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« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2016, 10:35:35 pm »
I can understand your view on this. I could quite easily go back to PR4`s but I fancy getting to know another set of PP3's before making a change. In the meantime I will wait and see what new tyres are available by then. When I bought the tyres they were cheaper than the PR4 but the fitter said that they wouldn't last as long. I knew what I was getting into. 
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #7 on: June 01, 2016, 12:46:04 pm »
Take a look at the new METZELER ROADTEC 01, personaly was going for the PIRRELI ANGEL GT TYPE A, and in fact had them for a few weeks before tearing apart front one and tearing a big chunk fm rear (very soft sides) forced to  negotiated pedestrians pavement by a NISSAN NAVARA.
01 are very nice, am feeling confident again. 
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #8 on: June 01, 2016, 08:51:02 pm »
Quote from: Phmode on July 05, 2015, 09:47:46 am
Brian (who wonders why more K bikes don't go with the Michelin recommendation)

Because the Pirellis Angel GTs are better.  ;D

How about you come over to the dark side, Brian?
I've been over to Mich, so it's time for you to try Pirellis...
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #9 on: June 01, 2016, 10:23:15 pm »
Quote from: CC Mac on May 17, 2016, 08:26:13 pm
I have put about four and a half thousand on them with a few hundred left at most. They have kept their shape really well only squaring off over the last 300 miles. Since fitting the Ohlins last autumn I have really appreciated their qualities. Excellent grip even when pushing it a bit, they seem to like it. I have made some adjustments to the suspension over the last 3 weeks since I have been using the bike a lot more. Now I have the suspension working exactly how I want. I feel that I am only really getting to know the tyres now which must sound stupid but I think that many riders choose tyres which compensate for suspension shortcomings. I have decided to fit another pair of the same tyres in order to truly assess them in conjunction with the suspension set up. I will let you know how I get on.

Thanks for posting this update, super useful...  I am tending towards your view, although I like PR4s I wonder if there is anything better with slightly less mileage... Peter

« Last Edit: June 01, 2016, 10:36:33 pm by peterwbaker »
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #10 on: June 02, 2016, 10:48:41 am »
Just under 5 thou at the moment, so I haven't changed them yet. I got caught in heavy rain in North Wales last weekend and was very happy with the wet grip, especially considering the amount of tread left on them, (front still has a fair bit left). I am also considering Metzeler Sportec M7 RR as a possible replacement with similar grip and possibly more mileage. I will keep you posted. 
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #11 on: June 02, 2016, 12:31:32 pm »
Quote from: richtea on June 01, 2016, 08:51:02 pm
Quote from: Phmode on July 05, 2015, 09:47:46 am
Brian (who wonders why more K bikes don't go with the Michelin recommendation)

Because the Pirellis Angel GTs are better.  ;D

How about you come over to the dark side, Brian?
I've been over to Mich, so it's time for you to try Pirellis...

The bike is dark enough for me without adding more to it  ::)

Being very conservative, I can't see the point in trying to fix something that ain't broken and anyway, I can't afford new tyres every 5k!
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #12 on: June 02, 2016, 01:48:05 pm »
You conservative? Big lie fellas, no chikcen strips ever on his bikes.
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #13 on: June 02, 2016, 05:33:28 pm »
Amazing what you can achieve with a sheet of sandpaper.
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Re: Pilot Power 3 anyone?
« Reply #14 on: June 02, 2016, 06:45:18 pm »
Takes ages; angle grinder is a bit agressive, belt sander will have your finger nails off.

Much easier to do some bend-swinging but I am sure there was some poetic licence in Costas's remarks...
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