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04-13-2007 | 11:21 PM
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new tires
So Ive finally upgraded the rubber due to financial complications .
I went with the metzler sportech m1's these tires ROCK!
also just put new pilot powers on my wifes sv, and I dont know but the m1s are super sticky. I was having some issues with my front chattering mid-corner and thought it was suspension issues, come to find out it was some touring tire on the the front d404 I think, now Im not even concerned mid-corner (though not opposed to suspension upgrades). all in all, very happy with both sets as I have yet to log miles on either. weather permitting .
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I went with the metzler sportech m1's these tires ROCK!
also just put new pilot powers on my wifes sv, and I dont know but the m1s are super sticky. I was having some issues with my front chattering mid-corner and thought it was suspension issues, come to find out it was some touring tire on the the front d404 I think, now Im not even concerned mid-corner (though not opposed to suspension upgrades). all in all, very happy with both sets as I have yet to log miles on either. weather permitting .
will update soon
04-13-2007 | 11:32 PM
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Good to hear. I've a friend who really wants them..I am so happy with the Q's and PP's I won't switch to anything for a while.
How is the warm-up? I know the M3's were said by some to be instantly warm..
How is the warm-up? I know the M3's were said by some to be instantly warm..
04-13-2007 | 11:46 PM
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I had them put on the rims off the bike , after returning the wheels to the bike Id say 20 miles they were ready for full lean if thats what you mean. all I can say is that after 50 miles I have alot of confidence in them. tomarrow Im putting about 150 miles on them so I will post then.
04-14-2007 | 12:34 AM
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My M-1's warm up with a couple quick swipes down either side. And when they do slide from cooling down, like after a fast straight, they always start sticking before you even have time to react to them sliding. I really like me some Sportecs.
04-14-2007 | 07:43 AM
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+1 on the m-1s , I love mine ! I am about to need another rear but they are getting kind of hard to find since I think they have stopped making them . Where did you get yours ? I am hoping to find a close out price on a rear . I have a brand new pilot race( disposable tire) sitting in the garage as a back up . But I would rather have another M-1 .
04-15-2007 | 07:20 AM
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04-15-2007 | 07:22 AM
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I have the M-1's and love them also...just a few miles and they are ready to rock. I did notice that next to my Brother-in-laws 98 Hawk fitted with 208's...that the M-1 is a bit thinner in look and a bit taller too. All I know is it falls in corners. My brother-in-law rode it and came back and said "WOW! this thing handle so different than mine."
04-15-2007 | 08:10 AM
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Yeah, these tires are the reason why I don't have experience with any other aftermarket tire. We'll see how many miles I get out of them on the hawk, and then see if I feel like experimenting with something else.
04-15-2007 | 10:06 AM
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I have probably got 1k left on it . Not bad considering how well they stick .
04-16-2007 | 12:46 AM
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I like the powers on the sv never ran them on the hawk . And I'll call metzler on tues. and see about this discontinued thing I know our supplier at least has alot. I'll be bummed if this is the last set I got . At my work we have one 180-55-17 left I just ordered anyone wants it we can ship let me know.
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