Stock metzelers

mebgardner

Location: Tucson, AZ

Joined: 05/08/12

Posts: 738

RE: Stock metzelers
03/29/13 2:20 PM

Looks like the "Go Fast" folks have weighed in...

It's telling, to me, that no one is willing (yet) to chance the "standard" model, multi-compound M5s (new for 2013).

I guess I cant fault you for not being willing to take a chance on equipment that put you in the dirt once already, or nearly so. Dont blame you a bit...

I still need a long wearing tire, so I *may* take the chance. Not decided yet, still mullin' it.

Bob

2012 Blue ZX-14R, Cox rad guard, Skene Design P3 Lighting, Knight Design 1" lowering pegs, Grip Puppies, BrakeAway, Cortech Sport tailbag, GSG MotoTech Frame sliders, Stebel Compact horn.

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Grn14

Location: Montana

Joined: 02/25/09

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RE: Stock metzelers
03/29/13 2:41 PM

Only reason on my first bike I didn't replace with M5's...the tire life.I didn't try another set after that...I may again....we'll see.They worked very well on my 1st one;)

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carabuser

Joined: 09/05/12

Posts: 1731

RE: Stock metzelers
03/29/13 5:48 PM

Hey GRN what Bridgestone came with your new bike ? BTO16 ?

2012 ZX 14R, Cblast ECU Flash, (RECOMENDED !!!!) 2 Brother slipons, ZG marc 1 windscreen, yosh fender eliminator, Pazzo Levers, Powerbronze hugger, heli bars, competition werks footpegs, Throttlemeister Cruise Control, CF Heel Guards,

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1980 GS 1100
1978 GS 550
1968 CL 350
1972 TS 90
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bean07

Location: South Ozz

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Posts: 3181

RE: Stock metzelers
03/29/13 8:21 PM

I just got the Power 3 put on so far feels very good!

2006 CBR1100xx with a few mods + V Star 1300A Cobra swept exhaust,Fi2000 EFI,Big air kit, Rad cover/Guard,Forward controls/pegs,Pillion mini boards,screen,rack,Saddleman seat a few chrome bits.

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Bunyip

Joined: 03/30/13

Posts: 21

RE: Stock metzelers
03/30/13 5:48 PM

The power 3 s have just come out and supposedly redress the failings of the pilot pure. Don,t confuse them with the Road3s. I hope people have the power 3 and not the road3 (You know what I think of them!)

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leo167

Location: SINY

Joined: 01/29/12

Posts: 213

RE: Stock metzelers
04/01/13 8:42 PM

Well shopped for tires...... And ended up with 240 Pirelli Rosso rear and 120 front........

that came with a Ducati

Black 2012 ZX14R......... Sold
13 Ducati Diavel Dark

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Grn14

Location: Montana

Joined: 02/25/09

Posts: 15511

RE: Stock metzelers
04/01/13 8:47 PM

Came with stock s20's Cara....Battlax's.They feel good actually...grip very nicely.We'll see about the mileage...I've really been behaving.I think my bike is thanking me it's running and performing so smooth and strong.Better actually than my 1st 14R....

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Grn14

Location: Montana

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RE: Stock metzelers
04/01/13 8:49 PM

Yo Leo...you gotta give us a ride report about yer new Duc...with pics.I like that Diavel...would like to know how YOU like it...compared to yer 14.Congrats BTW!

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leo167

Location: SINY

Joined: 01/29/12

Posts: 213

RE: Stock metzelers
04/01/13 9:53 PM

Grn.. I will post some up this weekend.. This week alot of guys out on vacation and have to do some doubles maybe some triples this week
I was able to put 175 miles on it when I picked her up, so far I like it, the seat not so much, and I wish the bars were about 2" lower.. but I'm sure I'll get used to it

Power.. Not at full capacity yet, will update once broken in, very different from inline 4, this pulls hard at low rpm's
Handling.. Decent for a cruiser with a balloon as a rear tire, ride is a bit rough, need to sort out settings
Tech... It's a complete package, not well versed in it yet, will update once mastered, love the keyless, push button start
Brakes: Brembo mono blocks will be a requirement for future bike purchases
Sound... God of thunder presence.. And this is from the stock cans
Looks.. Either love it or hate it.. I'm on the love end of the scale

Black 2012 ZX14R......... Sold
13 Ducati Diavel Dark

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