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Originally posted by RedHare@January 14, 2007 02:32 pm

Guys any info abt the machine price for brand new R1? also wat is the downpayment like? Insurance? I m 28 this year

the newer R1 will cost ard S$23.5K +/- *

 

* depends on the types of insurance amount

[hachi]

Hi Folks...U all keep talking about the Maxxi tires....Izzit selling for $290??Is even cheaper than sport attack?

Cos I looked at the review looked ok and is cheap compare to other brand...Who is carrying this tires in singapore.....Thanks.....

[shaunz]

Originally posted by hachi@January 14, 2007 04:25 pm

Hi Folks...U all keep talking about the Maxxi tires....Izzit selling for $290??Is even cheaper than sport attack?

Cos I looked at the review looked ok and is cheap compare to other brand...Who is carrying this tires in singapore.....Thanks.....

try liao let us know

 

this maxxi tyres considered soft or hard compound?

[TooToo7]

hachi: Maxxis Supermaxx at S$290 including installation and balancing. Bikelab carries them. 1122 Serangoon Road.

 

shaunz: It's considered hard compound. Street riding and occasional trackdays are okay. Medium compound tires will wear way too fast on the streets.

 

Maybe you can refer to the past few pages. I have input my review during my 3 months usage with Maxxis Supermaxx.

[hachi]

Originally posted by shaunz@January 14, 2007 04:38 pm

try liao let us know

 

this maxxi tyres considered soft or hard compound?

I looked at the foreigner forum they looked ok...I dont really liked the thread design...Till today I still feel that contisport have the best thread design...Is a joy to look at them everyday...

But it doesnt mean wiht hard compound you cannot go track, just be careful and not overdoing it....My friend Fz6 uses 020 also go track and remove the chicken strip in one session....020 is one hell of hard compound....

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Newbie`41@January 14, 2007 04:52 pm

hachi: Maxxis Supermaxx at S$290 including installation and balancing. Bikelab carries them. 1122 Serangoon Road.

 

shaunz: It's considered hard compound. Street riding and occasional trackdays are okay. Medium compound tires will wear way too fast on the streets.

 

Maybe you can refer to the past few pages. I have input my review during my 3 months usage with Maxxis Supermaxx.

hard compound tyres

 

hmmm ....

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 06:16 pm

hard compound tyres

 

hmmm ....

Skeptical about them ? They have very good track record till date. R6 doing 1.43 laptimes at Johor. I used them and had no complains as well.

 

For your info, AsiaPac races uses only Hard compound race tires. They're doing consistent 1.35 - 1.36 laptimes.

 

I don't really see a need for medium or soft compound tires if it's street with occasional track riding.

[hachi]

Originally posted by Newbie`41@January 14, 2007 06:20 pm

Skeptical about them ? They have very good track record till date. R6 doing 1.43 laptimes at Johor. I used them and had no complains as well.

 

For your info, AsiaPac races uses only Hard compound race tires. They're doing consistent 1.35 - 1.36 laptimes.

 

I don't really see a need for medium or soft compound tires if it's street with occasional track riding.

I do agree with you in this case...Cos many touring tires have as much grip as sport tires 5 years ago...So if I dont see people complaining 5 years....We shouldnt be right now....But I

sucker for thread design and I liked those with front and back diff design till I saw contisport... The design is wicked....I liked it very much...

 

And we often see big bikes with sticky rubber and most of them have chicken strip enough to feed the whole family....Whereby in this case I personally feel they dont really unitize the extra edge of the tires then why bother changing them in the first place unless comes with the bikes of course.. Or even 400cc using Z rated tires and keep talking about grip when those bikes dont have enough torque to heat them up....

 

But cheapest tires are better than 2nd hand tires....But there is a market for it in sillypore...Those can ride 100bhp beast but save on tires....

 

Just my 2 cents...

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Newbie`41@January 14, 2007 06:20 pm

Skeptical about them ? They have very good track record till date. R6 doing 1.43 laptimes at Johor. I used them and had no complains as well.

 

For your info, AsiaPac races uses only Hard compound race tires. They're doing consistent 1.35 - 1.36 laptimes.

 

I don't really see a need for medium or soft compound tires if it's street with occasional track riding.

well cause i had bad experiences with hard compound tyres.

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 08:47 pm

well cause i had bad experiences with hard compound tyres.

What kind of hard compound tires ?

 

Tire pressure and proper suspension setup plays a part in getting the most out of your tires as well.

[leslayer]

its a cool sunday evening, whez every1?

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Newbie`41@January 14, 2007 07:55 pm

What kind of hard compound tires ?

 

Tire pressure and proper suspension setup plays a part in getting the most out of your tires as well.

well its a long time ago, some 7 or eight years ago when i was riding my 2A bike. This particular mechanic recommended me some kind of hard compound tyre (can't remember it as it was so long ago) due to the fact that i asked for some tyres that is durable.

 

Used it for less than a month and i skidded quite a no of times compared to those middle type that i was using. So from then on after i changed to my R1, i decided not to use hard compound tyres after the many near accident experiences.

 

But then its really up to individual. For me, i still prefer soft compound tyres even though the wear and tear is alot faster. But i feel safer with them

[Honda13]

wah... after so long the topic is still on tyres... But seems silence for some time lo... Think because todae is sundae nite... N tomolo will be mondae bluezzzz. Sianzzz

[Honda13]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 09:00 pm

well its a long time ago, some 7 or eight years ago when i was riding my 2A bike. This particular mechanic recommended me some kind of hard compound tyre (can't remember it as it was so long ago) due to the fact that i asked for some tyres that is durable.

 

Used it for less than a month and i skidded quite a no of times compared to those middle type that i was using. So from then on after i changed to my R1, i decided not to use hard compound tyres after the many near accident experiences.

 

But then its really up to individual. For me, i still prefer soft compound tyres even though the wear and tear is alot faster. But i feel safer with them

No... Now u try hard tyres will be different to u liao... Coz u r 7-8yrs more experience lo.. Or should i say 7-8yrs more skillful? Ha!!!

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 09:00 pm

well its a long time ago, some 7 or eight years ago when i was riding my 2A bike. This particular mechanic recommended me some kind of hard compound tyre (can't remember it as it was so long ago) due to the fact that i asked for some tyres that is durable.

 

Used it for less than a month and i skidded quite a no of times compared to those middle type that i was using. So from then on after i changed to my R1, i decided not to use hard compound tyres after the many near accident experiences.

 

But then its really up to individual. For me, i still prefer soft compound tyres even though the wear and tear is alot faster. But i feel safer with them

Then it's very much up to you.

 

Tire technology has made many advancements over the years. I am not a pro in these matters. But the Maxxis sure can last for a long time and still not compromise grip. We call it hard compound because it's one of the longer lasting tires we've used thus far.

 

 

[maxbg]

The 07 R1 comes with Diablo Corsa..... I am using it as well. I think it's a great street tyre with occasional track days.

 

Pls don't save on tyres cause your life depends on it.

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Honda13@January 14, 2007 09:54 pm

No... Now u try hard tyres will be different to u liao... Coz u r 7-8yrs more experience lo.. Or should i say 7-8yrs more skillful? Ha!!!

skills??? na .... I do not posses the knowledge of a mechanic, nor the skills of a racer ....

 

I just love to ride and ride safe

[Honda13]

Originally posted by maxbg@January 14, 2007 09:55 pm

The 07 R1 comes with Diablo Corsa..... I am using it as well. I think it's a great street tyre with occasional track days.

 

Pls don't save on tyres cause your life depends on it.

Wow... Now new bikes all comes with good tyres n parts... Diablo corsa n super corsa is 1 of the most commonly used tyres in track sure is good...

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Newbie`41@January 14, 2007 09:55 pm

Then it's very much up to you.

 

Tire technology has made many advancements over the years. I am not a pro in these matters. But the Maxxis sure can last for a long time and still not compromise grip. We call it hard compound because it's one of the longer lasting tires we've used thus far.

 

 

seriously speaking i do not doubt the words who have tried out on this brand of tyres, but just that due to experiences and preferences, i prefer soft compound

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 10:01 pm

seriously speaking i do not doubt the words who have tried out on this brand of tyres, but just that due to experiences and preferences, i prefer soft compound

Yes. Rider preference is more important. You must feel comfortable with what you use.

[lo-on]

Originally posted by maxbg@January 14, 2007 09:55 pm

The 07 R1 comes with Diablo Corsa..... I am using it as well. I think it's a great street tyre with occasional track days.

 

Pls don't save on tyres cause your life depends on it.

yup it sure is a great tyre bro. But i think for those who frequent the track very often, u don't expect them to use it every time right

 

for me, i really love the metezler RS2 alot .... but its a pity its no longer in production anymore

[Honda13]

yeah... Most important is tat u have to feel safe n comfortable while riding

[Honda13]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 10:05 pm

yup it sure is a great tyre bro. But i think for those who frequent the track very often, u don't expect them to use it every time right

 

for me, i really love the metezler RS2 alot .... but its a pity its no longer in production anymore

Tat metezler rs2 is good also... Tats my veri first class 2 tyres but rain have to be careful

[TooToo7]

Originally posted by alj@January 14, 2007 10:05 pm

yup it sure is a great tyre bro. But i think for those who frequent the track very often, u don't expect them to use it every time right

 

for me, i really love the metezler RS2 alot .... but its a pity its no longer in production anymore

Metzeler RS 2 has been replaced by the Metzeler Ractec.

[lo-on]

Originally posted by Honda13@January 14, 2007 10:07 pm

Tat metezler rs2 is good also... Tats my veri first class 2 tyres but rain have to be careful

well the one minus factor of every kind of soft compound tyre is that it has no grip on wet surfaces