Track day ( only ) tyre advice needed please?

jason.clark · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

Hi All,

looking for some tyre advice...

Just bought a R6 ( 2000 ) race/track bike which has slicks on it.

Got some track days booked from Sept 11 onwards and thinking I need to get some tyres on it thats going to make riding in the sh*tty season better. Maybe something half way between slicks and wets?

Not sure what I'm talking about when it comes to track tyres. ~ still learning ~ Please Help

thanks,

J
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

Pirelli Supercorsas for the win!

Luke_Retrofly · Silly Lesbian Joined: 05 Jul 2003 Karma :

Hi
Supercorsa's all the way,

To quote a famous BCF'er "if its good enough for racers ......"

Wink

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jason.clark · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

cheers guys, hunting for a cheap set now.

J
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jason.clark · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

whats a good price? ~ Found £178.00 (inc postage ) on ebay for a new set.
although theres a few sets on there that have been part used.

J
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Davo · Davo To The Rescue! Joined: 05 Apr 2004 Karma :

G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Unless you're trying to win races, I'd go for part worn Supercorsas. I'm quite happy with partworn's for trackdays - it's only when I really need that extra % racing that I'd go for new ones (not that I win 'owt anyway Smile

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As Davo says, get to a local race meeting for decent prices, usually some on ebay if not.
Or try posting on www.motoforum.com for sale section asking for some.

You can use them in the rain, but it's best if you can get some wets.
Again try asking on motoforum for partworn ones, or ebay etc.

Incidentally, gimme a shout if you need any r6 bits, including spare wheels Wink

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sub4sec · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Karma :

That looks kinda expensive for tires. Look at www.rodamoto.net . I think thay are cheapest at the moment. And indeed supercorsa`s are nice, only the sc1 isn`t imho, too difficult to set the suspension, warms up slow.
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jason.clark · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 01 Apr 2006 Karma :

Thanks All, I was Super pleased with my Super Corsas.

Got both of ebay..........

1. Front part warn had done 3 laps - £20. Looked like new when I got it.

2. Rear was £70 Brand new.

3. Fitting cost me £10.

£100 in total.
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sub4sec · Two Stroke Sniffer Joined: 27 Sep 2006 Karma :

Yea thats cheap, but you should still checkout the link i posted. They are the cheapest I know Smile

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