Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please
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Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/23/2008 3:05:59 PM
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Gazza63
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Hi I have been forced into putting these Diablos onto my 08 Blade as the UK has run out of pairs od DQ's and 015's and I have talked myself into thinking they wont be as good as the original tyres which were the Dunlop Qualifiers that the bike came with. Please someone tell me they have a good experience with them on this bike so I can feel as confident banking her over again as I did with the DQ's.
No horror stories though I will have nightmares.
Gazza
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/23/2008 4:30:51 PM
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TK954RR
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Lot of guys i know run daiblo's and really love em.
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/23/2008 6:35:57 PM
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justasquid
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About the only way your going to know if they are going to work for you is to try them. Everyone seems to be different. I have friends that swear on shitbox dunlop 218's and I can't keep the tires from sliding around when I ran em. I run pilot powers now and love em. From what I've read, the diablo 3's are supposed to be good.
Here is a link to a write up on em..
http://www.motorcyclistonline.com/gearbox/122_0701_pirelli_diable_corsa_3/index.html
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/23/2008 8:00:56 PM
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vpsophmore
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It's the best tire I've ever ran on any bike
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/24/2008 3:36:13 AM
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Gazza63
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Thanks all. I am scrubbing them in later and then I am hoping to get 2500 miles out of them in a trip to Mugello and back next week.I only got 1500 miles out my rear DQ but I would gladly replace more regularly and have that confidence with the Dunlop Qualifier. I dont know the reason for the shortage of Dunlops and Bridgestone 015 F compound but can only assume every '08 blade sold since its release has reached similar mileage at the same time and we are all happy with the tyres that came with the bike and have chosen to replace like for like. I will let you know how I get on with these Diablos. I am sure they are great its just that little voice in my head saying they cant be as good as what I had because what I had was so good.
Thanks again.
Gazza
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/24/2008 5:45:47 AM
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vpsophmore
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Just remember...a lot of riding is all mental... most riders couldn't tell the difference between a set of tires if you didn't tell them... it's only at the very limits of the bikes potential do you really get that feeling that something is missing.
The brain is a powerful tool!
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 5/30/2008 7:17:07 PM
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rich1k
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I run the Pirelli III's on the track and they are great. You will notice on the street that the center area will flaten quickly but still tons of grip! I have several biks and for the street, put your $ in some dual compound Pilot Powers.
Powers wear great and stick. Not to mention they can be found online for less than 1/2 the price of the Pirellis. If you do track days or racing (and can afford the Pirellis every 2500 miles) they can be beat.
Dunlops are great track tires also but wear fast and when pushed hard roll rubber (ball up) which can give the tiires a greasy fell. Kinda scary
Rich
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 6/18/2008 6:57:34 PM
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PatK1RR
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Well, after my track day on the Pirellis Corsa III, I love them even more. Scrubbed to the very edge, and I never, ever felt at any time that I was sliding or loosing grip. They give you plenty of feedback on acceleration, hard breaking, aggressive cornering, etc. They warm up very quickly and are really confidence inspiring. Again, I went with the 55 profile instead of 50 and it makes a huge difference in terms of flicking the bike in a series of corners. When they are done, I will buy another set for sure.
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 6/18/2008 7:00:02 PM
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they kick ass. BUT, watch em on cold days, wet days n esp cold wet days. And dont try to lean like a mofo on wet roads.
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RE: Pirelli Diablo Corsa 3 on an 08 your opinions please - 6/22/2008 2:21:58 PM
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Gazza63
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Hey guys thanks for the feedback, I got my ass to Mugello (Italy) and back about 2500 miles and the tyres did a real good job and look like they have enough left to do it again. We had a lot of rain but it didnt bother the tyres at all but of course I wasnt doing anything stupid regarding lean angles but they did give me a good feel and ride. I would have them again. Its just personal choice I think and what makes us feel comfortable. I will never ride a bike past the limits of the tyres, probably even the worst tyres out there on the road but looking towards track days I think i would go back to the Dunlops.
Cheers
Gazza
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