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Old 01-29-2017, 11:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dudepants
Just got some Metzeler ME888 tires installed and remounted the wheels. I gotta believe these will be an improvement over the stock tires that were still on there.

I have Metzeler ME880 front and ME888 rear....great tires and performs well....not too sure about tire life.
 
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Old 01-29-2017, 01:54 PM
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I have Metzeler ME880 front and ME888 rear....great tires and performs well....not too sure about tire life.
I'm pretty excited to try them out too bad I have to wait probably another 3 months here in Minnesota!
 
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Thanks, I keep thinking of doing your DK customs clutch plate, but I dont wanna mess with it just yet.
I also noted with my new compression gauge that it hit ~120psi on the first compression cycle, 150 on 2nd, and ~180 on 3rd on both cylinders.
Is that normal? seems a bit high, as I posted before I have a bit of carbon build up, but 180 with that amount of carbon... maybe higher compression heads/piston???????
Going from memory here...but I think normal is 200-225 on your year model Sporty. 180 is a bit on the low side, but as long as the front and rear cylinders are within 10 psi of each other I would not be concerned.
 
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Originally Posted by maverickwolfe
Not today, but last sunday, I wrecked the sporty. Today, I'm waiting on an insurance check, and plotting her rebirth!!!
Ack! Hope you are ok!

Got any before/after pics...and what are you planning for her rebirth?
 
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Originally Posted by Dudepants
Just got some Metzeler ME888 tires installed and remounted the wheels. I gotta believe these will be an improvement over the stock tires that were still on there.

I've been running the 880's up front for the last 20k+ miles. For me they are a huge improvement over stock. Nice and sticky, & they have lasted well for me also.

I think you'll be pleased with them.


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Originally Posted by Dudepants
I'm pretty excited to try them out too bad I have to wait probably another 3 months here in Minnesota!
Pretty much the same here, put a 110 (Michelin Commander-II) on
the front so I'm still wondering how it'll handle.

(it's not weather, but a 1250 & other changes holding up riding)

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Originally Posted by maverickwolfe
Not today, but last sunday, I wrecked the sporty. Today, I'm waiting on an insurance check, and plotting her rebirth!!!
how do you just slip that in? how are you? what's plan for the new bike?
 
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Old 01-29-2017, 05:58 PM
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how do you just slip that in? how are you? what's plan for the new bike?
Busted!
 
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Originally Posted by Dudepants
Just got some Metzeler ME888 tires installed and remounted the wheels. I gotta believe these will be an improvement over the stock tires that were still on there.

Be careful when you first ride it in the spring, you may forget about the oily mold release residue on the new tires.
 
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Be careful when you first ride it in the spring, you may forget about the oily mold release residue on the new tires.
Indeed. I just had a new tyre installed and the dealer (my local Yamaha one!) stamped my reciept with a warning about taking care for the first 100 miles. Check pressure at that time too, as new tyres can 'settle'.
 
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