I went trolling for Pirelli Angel STs for my FJR and found this deal at Rocky
Mountain ATV/MC, set on sale for $224. Found a coupon code online, 88967, which
gives you another $20 off. So they're coming to my door for $204. Can't beat
that with a stick.
Not really an FJ tire, but you might have another ride that needs some new
shoes.
http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com (http://www.rockymountainatvmc.com)
Well shoot, those sizes fit my modded FJ. I just bought a pair of Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's off their Jake Wilson site for $201 delivered without that nifty coupon code. I'm very happy with the price, delivery, and tires!
Doug
Quote from: carsick on July 07, 2010, 09:53:12 PM
I just bought a pair of Michelin Pilot Power 2CT's off their Jake Wilson site for $201 delivered without that nifty coupon code. I'm very happy with the price, delivery, and tires!...
Hello there, I also bought two pairs of Michelin pilot Power 2CT's with discounts. I have been ordered it lately and waiting for its arrival. I've got it for $400. I am happy to know that I am not the only one who is in this situation. Cheers!
Sounds like I'll be getting another set from there as well, 4500 miles and mine are done! Great grip, never let me down (literally) despite pushing the limits of my skill.
Doug
Hell, didn't realize I got the Angels in July. The PR2s just started showing the wear bar, on the front, anyway. Got over 15K miles on the PR2s, so it will be interesting to see how the Angels do. If they come close, I may stay with them, depending on how they feel. Never liked the feel of the PR2. Maybe they improved it with the new PR3.
Hopefully, will do the tire change next weekend. Got a decent deal on the Cycle Hill tire changer at the DC bike show. Should be here by thursday. No more spoons! :greeting:
Hey Chris,
Be sure and report on that tire changer when you get a chance to use it. I'm still using the Jon Cain method of cutting off the old tires and spooning the new ones on.
DavidR.
David,
Will do. After spooning on my last two sets on the FJR and the rear tire on the FJ, as well as Henry's rear tire, I succumbed to the temptation of an easy tire change. A buddy can whip off tires with spoons, no problem, but not me. I'm going for the, hopefully, easier method.
I have the no-mar version of that tire changer.
you are going to love changing tires with it :good2:
KOokaloo!
I can change a LOT of tires for $465...... Damn. It looks a lot like the Harbor Freight tire changer.
(popcorn)
A guy at work has the harbor freight changer. Its crap. He can do it faster with spoons than that thing.
In any case. I assemble it last night. Its pretty solid. Hope to do the changes this weekend. Probably tomorrow. Its my sons birthday.
Worth it to me to stop struggling with the spoons. Maybe not for you.
maybe we need a picture of this contraption.
Having seen both in action, the Cycle Hill machine looks a lot better...
Chris, did you notice if they have the hitch mount available yet?
Randy T
Indy
yep, they have a hitch mount. also a mount that you drive your car on to hold it in place. I got the floor mount kit with the big package; I bolted it to some plywood.
So I finally got some time to change out the PR2s with the set of Angle STs that have been sitting in the garage since July. So the Cycle Hill tire changer really made it easier, no fumbling with spoons, killing my knuckles and cursing like a drunken sailor. I did the front tire using only the instructions and memory. Instructions really didn't help, as I got the big package with the arm and the yellow thingy, and they weren't covered. So I watched the No Mar video online before I did the rear tire and it went much easier. I'm still on the steep side of the learning curve. Changed out the tire quickly enough to have enough time to change the final drive oil and pull the drive shaft and lube the splines. Static balance on the Marc Parnes and they are good to go.
Oh, here are some pics of the PR2s, after a year and 5 months and 15800 miles:
(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/cpokor/Pokorski%20Orff%20Photos/Dragon%20Pics/FJR-PR2s-15791-mi-002.jpg)(http://i97.photobucket.com/albums/l229/cpokor/Pokorski%20Orff%20Photos/Dragon%20Pics/FJR-PR2s-15791-mi-003.jpg)
Wow Chris...that is impressive. 15000mls on the pr2's. I put a set pr2's on last summer and have hardly any miles on them so far. Still trying to get them balanced properly. :unknown:
Hope I get anywhere near that kind of mileage...
Cheers...Jake
That's damn good mileage you got out of those PR2s. My D205 Dunlop only saw 4k. How do you ride that you get that type of mileage?
It's kinda mute now as I have a 17 inch rear. But I am just curious.
Cheers,
CraigO
90FJ1200
No idea. I've always seemed to be able to milk good miles out of tires. Back when I was running K591s, I'd gotten over 21K miles on each of two sets. With the D205s, I would get about 15K miles.
On the FJR, the first Avon Storm was cupped and done at 5K. Changed that out with another, as the rear Storm was still good. Changed them both out at 10K for the PR2s. Rear was done, but the second Storm front still had some miles left on it.
Loved the PR2 mileage, hated the way they felt. Rode to work on the Angels today. They feel really nice, so we'll see how well they rack up the miles. May have a trip to Memphis next month (odds aren't good though, given budget considerations).