tire alternatives
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K9F
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59supercharger
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Motor Cycle News have fitted Pirelli Scorpion Trail 11s which they reckon have transformed the Bike and a must for FTR Owners - they have a long term test Bike with 5342 Miles on it
Ironschwein
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I wait until Michelin puts a tire on the market on my monster the Road 5 which is first choice in wet conditions. Sorry for my bad English
Just fitted a pair, so far i love it
edgelett
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I've just put on a pair of Conti Road Attack 3's and i'm now a bit closer to the ground.
S2Davies
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Did a nice 120 mile round trip up to Warwick, round south of Birmingham then across to Leicestershire, lovely weather in the UK at the moment. Unfortunately when I got home I saw this...….![thumbnail[1].jpg](https://www.ftr1200forums.com/data/attachments/1/1248-a1f97341edc3799f808981c978afe590.jpg "thumbnail[1].jpg")
...….. I guess I've got to make a decision now. I must admit, I do quite like the quirky look of the stock tyres but I haven't pushed them too hard yet, and all the riding I have done so far has predominantly been in ideal condition, so I might have to follow everyone's advise and start looking at alternatives.
...….. I guess I've got to make a decision now. I must admit, I do quite like the quirky look of the stock tyres but I haven't pushed them too hard yet, and all the riding I have done so far has predominantly been in ideal condition, so I might have to follow everyone's advise and start looking at alternatives.
mark.lb
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I too am at the point of having to decide on which tire to buy. I have about 500-600 miles left on my rear DT3R but the front is only about half way. I am no Street Rossi but I do ride fairly aggressively. I think the DT3Rs are actually a pretty sticky tire with good performance. I really like the way they look on the bike. Very unique - nothing out there looks like an FTR with DT3Rs. My gut tells me if I pushed my FTR and the DT3Rs to their limit, I would probably be well past my own safety and skill levels anyway. So far the DT3Rs have served me well and they look great!
K9F
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Stu,
Pull it and plug it. Invest in a Dynaplug Kit. They are a permanent fix and have saved my bacon twice. Bought a 260 Metzeler rear for the Harley not even 100 miles on it had a screw in the tyre. 3000 miles later still ok. Below are the contents of my puncture repair kit. Small and compact.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NXRNEDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Pull it and plug it. Invest in a Dynaplug Kit. They are a permanent fix and have saved my bacon twice. Bought a 260 Metzeler rear for the Harley not even 100 miles on it had a screw in the tyre. 3000 miles later still ok. Below are the contents of my puncture repair kit. Small and compact.
NEW DYNAPLUG® CARBON ULTRALITE TUBELESS TYRE PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT FOR MOTORCYCLES & CARS: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
NEW DYNAPLUG® CARBON ULTRALITE TUBELESS TYRE PUNCTURE REPAIR KIT FOR MOTORCYCLES & CARS: Amazon.co.uk: DIY & Tools
www.amazon.co.uk
PRO BIKE TOOL CO2 Inflator with Cartridge Storage Canister Quick, Easy and Safe - For Presta and Schrader - Bicycle Tyre Pump For Road and Mountain Bikes - No CO2 Cartridges Included (Titanium/Red): Amazon.co.uk: Sports & Outdoors
Shop PRO BIKE TOOL CO2 Inflator with Cartridge Storage Canister Quick, Easy and Safe - For Presta and Schrader - Bicycle Tyre Pump For Road and Mountain Bikes - No CO2 Cartridges Included (Titanium/Red). Free delivery and returns on all eligible orders.
www.amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00NXRNEDC/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
K9F
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If you ever have to use it in anger it's the quickest way to get back on the road. No more than 5 minute fix. Second time I used it on a mates rear tyre it took two plugs to seal, you can use a maximum of four apparently. On larger tyres you need to carry 4-6 CO2 cartridges to get optimum pressure, often 3 is recommended but on fat tyres this will give you only about 20-25psi, enough to get you home but not enough to ride normally. 
K9F
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With my mild OCD I have to admit I bought two identical kits. One remains permanently in my other steed's swing arm bag and the second I keep in a pouch for the FTR. I was worried if I kept transferring from bike to bike there would come a time I needed it and lo and behold it was sat at home with the other bike. Amazing how many others ride without a thought about carrying a puncture repair kit. I was a bit of a 'smug git' when I helped my mate out. He bought a kit the following week and even replaced the plugs I used and the CO2 cartridges on his tyre bless him.
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