MADDOG53
2013-06-18 22:33:00 UTC
Lowrance
2013-06-18 23:35:00 UTC
Well, you knew it'd have to be really good to surpass the Q2. looking forward to trying a set.
ozarkhomie
2013-06-21 12:11:00 UTC
Will be interesting to see "real world" experience reviews. Revzilla is billing these as a 50/50 street/track tyre and the new S20 Bridgestone as a 90/10....your mileage may vary!!
Crotchrockety
2013-06-21 12:51:00 UTC
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ozarkhomie
2013-06-21 13:42:00 UTC
Well CR...was referring to the highways, byways and A & B roadways provided and ridden daily by mere mortals like ourselves...not some flat, smooth, swept and prepped surface. Ever wonder if they spray on a surface prep like VHT for these tests??
When these S20's are toast, I will try the Q3's...sound like the next best thing to sliced bread!!
When these S20's are toast, I will try the Q3's...sound like the next best thing to sliced bread!!
Crotchrockety
2013-06-21 14:17:00 UTC
I hear what you are saying. I think they will live up to the hype considering the tests included a side by side comparison to the Q2's and we know how they perform. I tend to respect the opinions of the Motorcycle USA guys. If they say these tyres are better than the Q2's, so that's enough for me to give them a try - when and if I get another bike.
Lowrance
2013-06-21 20:49:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2013-06-22 12:50:00 UTC
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MADDOG53
2013-06-22 14:01:00 UTC
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kenscottphoto
2013-06-30 00:34:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2013-06-30 00:48:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2013-06-30 01:03:00 UTC
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Lowrance
2013-06-30 05:07:00 UTC
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Lowrance
2013-06-30 05:35:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2013-06-30 13:09:00 UTC
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Crotchrockety
2013-06-30 13:11:00 UTC
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Lowrance
2013-07-01 02:26:00 UTC
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ozarkhomie
2013-07-25 21:20:00 UTC
Looks like I will be ordering a Q3 for the rear....S20 is flush with the wear bars at 1250 miles!!!
SDNerd
2013-07-26 19:03:00 UTC
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Reb
2013-07-29 19:53:00 UTC
Q3 $140.99 rear 180/55 17 in stock this morning at Motorcycle-Superstore.com. 7/29/2013
My bike is up on the bench tireless. I have a new Pie Diablo but no rear to mate it.
Was thinking of selling the new Diablo and running the Q3 but they go away so fast anyway I will just wait till this set is toast.
I ordered the rear Diablo for $125 and it will be delivered to my house tomorrow. Ya Man!
ps. I tried my new Pro-Motion tyre Irons bead breakers and got the tyres off yesterday.
My bike is up on the bench tireless. I have a new Pie Diablo but no rear to mate it.
Was thinking of selling the new Diablo and running the Q3 but they go away so fast anyway I will just wait till this set is toast.
I ordered the rear Diablo for $125 and it will be delivered to my house tomorrow. Ya Man!
ps. I tried my new Pro-Motion tyre Irons bead breakers and got the tyres off yesterday.
Hotbrakes
2013-07-29 20:08:00 UTC
Pro-Motion tyre Irons- Back Yard tyre change.
Hotbrakes
2013-07-30 14:33:00 UTC
Some photos of the tyre balance tools I use. The stand uses skateboard wheel bearings. The separate balance tool can be use on the stand if the bearing plates are removed. That tool has flats machined into the bearing housing to sit on a flat surface, like saw horses or two chairs.
The 25 gal can is the tyre changing stand / sticker holder/ trash can. Slit a hose and safety wire it to the top for rim protection.
The bike stand is also home made. The legs fold under the top and sits 2 inches tall. You can park a bike on top when folded up. It has a little steel ramp to ease the ride on. That old office chair is the cats meow for sitting and wrenching on the bike. Will do an oil change while it's up on the bench.
The 25 gal can is the tyre changing stand / sticker holder/ trash can. Slit a hose and safety wire it to the top for rim protection.
The bike stand is also home made. The legs fold under the top and sits 2 inches tall. You can park a bike on top when folded up. It has a little steel ramp to ease the ride on. That old office chair is the cats meow for sitting and wrenching on the bike. Will do an oil change while it's up on the bench.
Lowrance
2013-07-30 14:44:00 UTC
Can you post a link to the thread for the fairing if such exists? I just saw your bike somewhere online, in an ad, maybe ADV? Couldn't figure out what the hell it was, it was just the front.
omky756
2013-07-30 19:46:00 UTC
The fiberglass race fairing was made by HotBodies in Cali. I have never seen another like it. I bought it off e-bay for $150USD. I spent a couple of days with bondo to get looking like it does now. I rebuilt my bike from a total, frame front wheel, rad ect. I starting pricing up the other body parts I needed to bring it back to stock and it was a bit much. When I saw this fairing it was a no brainer and bought it. It did have issues as the belly pan interfered with the exhaust. It was made for the track to catch it's guts if /when it gernades. This is my street bike so out came the jig saw and I have clearance galore. I talked to a guy who races a SD and he said that this fairing what he needs. You can contact HotBodies but I don't think they will build another, but that is only a guess.
Still would like to know if I have the only one so if anyone knows of another like it let me know.
ozarkhomie
2013-07-31 01:12:00 UTC
How do you change the oil? Looks as if you'd have to pull the fairing completely off the bike.
LEGENDofTROY
2013-07-31 01:58:00 UTC
Ok..now..
about those Q3's.???
about those Q3's.???
PBRnr
2013-07-31 13:40:00 UTC
Received a set yesterday from Jake Wilson.com.....$244 delivered. They look good, feel a bit heavier and stiffer than the S20s. Will be next week before I can get them installed and try them out. Will be using Counteract Beads for balancing and running Nitrogen @ 34psi to start...just as I did with the Bridgestones.
Lowrance
2013-07-31 14:35:00 UTC
Hi Jack !
LEGENDofTROY
2013-08-28 05:18:00 UTC
I have a set and even though I am not the track day riding, billy badass like many on this site, I will give you my thoughts.
Best damn tyre I have ever experienced. My previous sets include the Michelin Pilot Road 3s, two sets of Dunlop Roadsmarts, whatever the stock Dunlops were (might have been Q2s but I killed them on a road trip when I first got the bike so I didn't have a lot of experience with them) and a few different Pirellis on my old Monster.
I only have had the tyre a few weeks and have maybe put 300 miles on them but I can already say I will gladly buy another set when these wear out. My confidence is through the roof with these things! Grip is outstanding! I am getting harder on the gas in corners than I have ever done before and have yet to have them slip or step out on me.
Its like when I first started riding again. I take the long way to work. I leave at lunch just to go for a quick little ride. It's awesome.
So awesome they are that I am taking it to the track this weekend to do a little introductory session (if my leathers show up in time).
I would be very interested to hear what others coming from the Q2s have to say about them since I have only dealt with sport-touring tyres in the past (I used to live in Kansas, home of the longest most boring straight roads you will ever find).
Best damn tyre I have ever experienced. My previous sets include the Michelin Pilot Road 3s, two sets of Dunlop Roadsmarts, whatever the stock Dunlops were (might have been Q2s but I killed them on a road trip when I first got the bike so I didn't have a lot of experience with them) and a few different Pirellis on my old Monster.
I only have had the tyre a few weeks and have maybe put 300 miles on them but I can already say I will gladly buy another set when these wear out. My confidence is through the roof with these things! Grip is outstanding! I am getting harder on the gas in corners than I have ever done before and have yet to have them slip or step out on me.
Its like when I first started riding again. I take the long way to work. I leave at lunch just to go for a quick little ride. It's awesome.
So awesome they are that I am taking it to the track this weekend to do a little introductory session (if my leathers show up in time).
I would be very interested to hear what others coming from the Q2s have to say about them since I have only dealt with sport-touring tyres in the past (I used to live in Kansas, home of the longest most boring straight roads you will ever find).
Lowrance
2013-08-30 06:02:00 UTC
just ran a trackday on my Q2's where I had some great changes made to my suspension and felt great. Another trackday at the same place coming up and I'll be switching to the Q3's I bought during the dunlop rebate. Will let you all know how (hopefully) well it goes!
omky756
2013-08-30 14:31:00 UTC
I just got a set as well....will be spooning them on within the next couple of weeks.
ozarkhomie
2013-09-01 03:19:00 UTC
my first ever experience on the track and the tyres did great
Lowrance
2013-09-05 05:01:00 UTC
What is the Trackday tyre pressure for the Q3's? Outside temp: high 80's.
Jermo
2013-09-05 14:10:00 UTC
Haven't tried them yet but wouold assume they will be similar to the Q2s.
Cold:
F - 30psi
R - 28psi
Cold:
F - 30psi
R - 28psi
PBRnr
2013-09-20 23:17:00 UTC
Soooo...how's the Q3's going at this point..???
Testing concensus still on.??? I'm still curious..
I have the Bridgestone 020's currently..
pretty sticky..but thinking they won't last..
Only had one good ride on them so far..
But I like 'em...
Testing concensus still on.??? I'm still curious..
I have the Bridgestone 020's currently..
pretty sticky..but thinking they won't last..
Only had one good ride on them so far..
But I like 'em...
ozarkhomie
2013-09-25 21:11:00 UTC
Well...I'm a step closer to evaluating these vs. the S20s.
LEGENDofTROY
2013-10-06 17:46:00 UTC
Just got back from first put on these tyres....initial impressions.....mixed bag.
The Q3s are a little stiffer than the Q2s which promotes better front end stability under hard braking (really good on track I would assume). Plenty of grip at quick street pace. Good steering charachteristics (stable and quick to transition). Problem comes from the stiffer construction as you feel every ripple and bump in the road (not a huge issue mind but there none the less). Q2s were much more compliant over this type of stuff that unfortunately litter our So Cal roads. Would doubt it'd be an issue on a smooth track. I'm sure these tyres would make excellent track day tyres.
Backing off HS compression might help a bit but I am inclined to try lowering the pressures a bit. Running 30F 31R at the moment so a pound or two less should help with a little more compliance. Will see.
Cheers
The Q3s are a little stiffer than the Q2s which promotes better front end stability under hard braking (really good on track I would assume). Plenty of grip at quick street pace. Good steering charachteristics (stable and quick to transition). Problem comes from the stiffer construction as you feel every ripple and bump in the road (not a huge issue mind but there none the less). Q2s were much more compliant over this type of stuff that unfortunately litter our So Cal roads. Would doubt it'd be an issue on a smooth track. I'm sure these tyres would make excellent track day tyres.
Backing off HS compression might help a bit but I am inclined to try lowering the pressures a bit. Running 30F 31R at the moment so a pound or two less should help with a little more compliance. Will see.
Cheers
PBRnr
2013-10-06 21:14:00 UTC
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ejakez
2013-10-08 20:20:00 UTC
Just had a good half-track day at Sonoma and the Q3s worked very well. I have generally limited track exp and no other tyres to compare these to except the Q2s but I thought they were a good change, dare I say upgrade.
I agree the tyres feel stiffer than the Q2s. I liked the feedback they gave mid turn and the solid feel they gave on exit. End result was that I felt more comfortable and could predictably start to tweak other factors of my riding. Will be going up in group next time I'm out.
I did wind up running cold-tire temp lower on the Q3s than I did with my Q2s. F28 and R26. I did run the Q2s at 31/30
The switch didn't rock my world like some of my buddies have said switching from Q2s to Pirelli SCs, but I think the Q3 is a good tyre for my purposes and skill level
I agree the tyres feel stiffer than the Q2s. I liked the feedback they gave mid turn and the solid feel they gave on exit. End result was that I felt more comfortable and could predictably start to tweak other factors of my riding. Will be going up in group next time I'm out.
I did wind up running cold-tire temp lower on the Q3s than I did with my Q2s. F28 and R26. I did run the Q2s at 31/30
The switch didn't rock my world like some of my buddies have said switching from Q2s to Pirelli SCs, but I think the Q3 is a good tyre for my purposes and skill level
Lowrance
2013-10-13 02:20:00 UTC
Rode 400 miles yesterday on the twisty roads of the Arkansas Ozark Mountains...Ran Nitrogen at 32psi with CounterAct beads for balancing. tyres feel stiffer than Bridgestone S20s, meaning rougher ride, even with running 34psi in the Stones. Excellent turn in, good feedback and no slips. Believe 32psi is to much and will be dropping to 30psi next trip out.
PBRnr
2013-10-14 05:50:00 UTC
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oafboy182
2014-02-09 17:26:00 UTC
I've been using the Q3's for about 1000 miles now and I seem to be the odd ball here. I like the Q2's much better. The Q3's just don't feel like they have the same grip. I ride the same road every time and I just don't have the same confidence on the Q3's. They don't feel like they are going to stick. I even had the back end slide on me once in a corner where that's never happened. I wasn't even getting on the gas. I've ran them at KTM recommended pressures and down between 30-32 and didn't notice a difference. The wear doesn't seem very good either. They definitely wont last as long as the Q2's. Maybe I just got a bad set but I will be looking for a good deal on Q2's here pretty soon.
SDNerd
2014-02-09 17:51:00 UTC
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omky756
2014-02-10 00:08:00 UTC
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SDNerd
2014-02-10 02:27:00 UTC
I'm not sure wtf you were going
on about bro...really .??
on about bro...really .??
Lowrance
2014-02-10 20:23:00 UTC
Super Crapper Wrote:
"Good luck with that
Plus I am not a Towney, I live in the sticks, and like it that way.
My tyres are shipped to me.
Cheers!
"Good luck with that
Plus I am not a Towney, I live in the sticks, and like it that way.
My tyres are shipped to me.
Cheers!
SDNerd
2014-02-10 21:14:00 UTC
Got any intel to share on the Q3?
Seriously - who cares how any of you do your tyre changes? Some prefer to DIY, and others to pay someone - what damn difference does it make, and why do you guys have your panties in a bunch over it?
Seriously - who cares how any of you do your tyre changes? Some prefer to DIY, and others to pay someone - what damn difference does it make, and why do you guys have your panties in a bunch over it?