Re: Dunlop or Metzeler?

["Kyle Rocke" <kyle.rocke@xxxxxxxxx>]

I've got a deal with my dealer with tires. I put two dealer stickers on my
Black Widow and he'll supply me with tires for a season. I've now tried
Michelin Pilot front and back, Pilot front and Dunlop 207 GP back. Next week
I'll be changing to Dunlop 207 GP front and back.  Here's what I've
experienced.

Michelin Pilot front & back - Easier turning into the turns than the
Bridgerocks, better traction, good high speed stability.

Michelin Pilot front & Dunlop 207 GP back - Easier turning into the turns
than the Michelin Pilot, great cold and warm traction, but because of the
"V-formed" profile, the high speed stability isn't as good as the Pilot. The
instability isn't dangerous, it's just a little annoying when you're up in
high speeds.

Dunlop 207 GP front & back - Looking forward to feeling what 100% Dunlop
glue is like. Probably the most confidence inspiring tires around. I've
already grounded down my foot peg feelers half way and I haven't even been
to the track yet this year. This should be interesting.

Kyle
Stockholm Sweden
99 ST "Black Widow"


- -----Original Message-----
From: Jim Huber <jhuber@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Friday, June 23, 2000 2:36 PM
Subject: Dunlop or Metzeler?


Yes, tires again... In mid to late July I'll be taking the bike in for
it's 6k service and will take the opportunity to get rid of the stock rubber
before the rallye. The rear will be about done by that point anyway. I've
heard
nothing but good things about the Dunlops and have been seriously
considering a
D207 front and D205 rear. On the other hand, I had a '99 SV650 for almost a
year that had Metzeler ME-Z4's on it. They gripped fabulously, but the bike
seemed to wander a bit much on the freeway. Since most of my riding is
freeway
commuting at 65 - 80 mph, I'd rather not have that minor annoyance. Of
course,
the '99 SV650's wheelbase is over 2 inches shorter than the ST's (55.7"),
and
it's about 90 pounds lighter before the bags. That probably explains much
more
of the wandering than tire profile. So, shall it be D207 front with D205
rear
or ME-Z3 front with ME-Z4 rear? If the rear will make 6,000 miles I'm fine
with
it - I'll just make a new rear tire part of every 6k service.
One last thing: any opinions on using a 120/60 front instead of the
stock 120/70? I'm thinking it'll give a slightly larger contact patch
(probably
unnoticeable and unnecessary) and also make the speedo a little closer to
reality, which would be nice. I'm concerned that it may have a more
significant
effect on handling than I'm anticipating, though, even though it's really a
very minor difference.

TIA,

"Jedi Dawg"  Jim Huber
'00 blue ST  "Rhiannon"
Spring, Texas, USA

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