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    PR2's have superior mileage

    I've been using PR1's since I got my ZX11 and have been very pleased with their mileage. Last rear I replaced had 18015 miles on it. Of course it could not be driven another 100 miles or the belts would have started showing. Front pilot road typically gets me a hair over 26K. Last one only...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    ZX is now running 36psi on CT. I frequently take a passenger (bike pool) on my way to work. 36psi works best 2 up and still feels pretty good going solo. Not sure how adjustable the suspension is on FJR's but on the old ZX11 the suspension settings make a big difference as well. I've learned to...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    Funny, it's how it feels on the ZX also. It seems as if the tire is conforming to how the bike wants to use it. The more miles on put on it the better the tire feels on the bike. Maybe it's the rider getting used to the feel or maybe the tire is being forced to break-in or loosen up to its new...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    Today I realized something about the CT. I was riding along all morning and had not thought about it once. I had taken a few turns kind of hot as if the MT was still on and didn't notice. When I realized it I slowed things down a bit for a while before testing the boundaries. I have idea what...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    the pressure you run, Slowly adjusted down from 42 to 32 psi. Big difference in the way the whole setup feels. At 32 psi I can barely tell its a car tire any adjustments you had to make to the bike to make it fit, etc. Rear caliper holding arm, too close to tire. Adjusted mounting points...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    Couldn't wait to try it. The tire mounted onto the rim with 48 psi. I backed the pressure down to 42psi, no reason other then its what I run on my normal Pilot Roads. So I slowly exit my driveway and make a left. Already knew what to expect from reading what others had to say. It was a bit...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    Once mounted on the rim and fitted in place I could see the rear caliper stabilizer needed repositioning. Flipped the position to the outside, as a temporary fix, and it cleared.
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    Going to the Dark Side

    Wow big difference from that other forum where they kicked my ass pretty badly for even trying this out. So, glad to be here among normal people that "seem" to be a bit more accepting of a little experiment. The tire is a Falken ZE-502 I got for $26 used. Although it is used it came in almost...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    True, very true. sorry for being so abrupt with my first post. I was just a bit excited to finally have done this and not killed myself. Ok some background on WHO-T-F I am. Not a troll. Been riding for 23 years. I moved to Florida from Virginia 10 years ago. Riding is a totally different story...
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    Going to the Dark Side

    So does this make me ZX11 #1 ? Falken ZE-502 205/50/17 rides like a champ on this machine
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