Featured 2018 Speed Triple Rs – Ownership Thread

Discussion in 'Speed Triple' started by MrTriple, Mar 31, 2018.

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  1. Clarkey231

    Clarkey231 Noble Member

    Jun 9, 2016
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    Thanks for that looks good.
    Sorry to hear about your Supercorsa. 3 times! Mine was fine for 3500 miles until worn out. Left Supercorsa on the front and fitted a Diablo 3 on the back.
     
  2. Clarkey231

    Clarkey231 Noble Member

    Jun 9, 2016
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    When that rear tyre is shot I will replace with more sports/ tourer tyre both ends.
     
  3. Damo

    Damo New Member

    Mar 6, 2019
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    Hi there.just bought an evotech cap the same and cannot find any figment info anywhere.just wondering which hole the yellow pipe goes.cheers mate.
     
  4. Rspete

    Rspete Elite Member

    Jun 17, 2018
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    Hiya buddy, its upto you really, i put that in the hole closest to the handle bars.
    Hope that helps.
     
  5. Damo

    Damo New Member

    Mar 6, 2019
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    That's cool,just had a thought it was important.does it go all the way into the tank?thanks for u help mate.
     
  6. Rspete

    Rspete Elite Member

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    Yeah from memory it does buddy, just make sure you tighten the fake bolts up tight. Hahaha
     
  7. Rspete

    Rspete Elite Member

    Jun 17, 2018
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    Yeah from memory it does buddy, just make sure you tighten the fake bolts up tight. Hahaha
     
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  8. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

    Jan 12, 2019
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    That’s shi|¥ for sure. What speed were you travelling at when it blew, and did you loose any control of your bike?
     
  9. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

    Jan 23, 2017
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    It's certainly expensive shi|¥ :eek:

    I replaced the tyre with another Supercorsa - but an SP V3 instead of the V2 that was on the bike. They've squeezed in extra 'lightning grooves' into the tread pattern and used a harder compound central stripe for better wear (apparently). You certainly feel the difference in its willingness to lean with fresh 'taller' rubber.

    Anyway, to answer your question; about 30 mph in traffic. There was a loud pop and a crunch as whatever had dug into the tyre, jammed and cut into the hugger. There was zero impact on handling and I didn't know it was flat until I got off the bike to have a look.
     
  10. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

    Jan 12, 2019
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    Good thing you weren’t going fast, that might have had a different outcome. Glad you’re ok. As far as the new rubber, I don’t think the supercorsa’s are very tall. My brother has Conti Sport Attack 3’s and they are much taller than the supercorsa’s. Next tire I want a tall profile to help with quicker turn in. I noticed they are a little slower with 4000 km’s on them. They haven’t squared off yet and looks like a couple thousand more km’s is possible. Maybe the Battlax S22, some very favourable reviews there.
     
  11. MrTriple

    MrTriple One Cylinder Short

    Jan 23, 2017
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    I didn't say I thought they were exceptionally tall (although I do consider them to be a taller-than-your-average tyre)...just that I could feel the difference with fresh 'taller' rubber compared to my partly worn original tyre (OK which is actually dead flat :yum).

    Or is this about who has the tallest brother? :p
     
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  12. SteveRS

    SteveRS First Class Member

    Jan 12, 2019
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    Lol, I know you didn’t, just thought I would give my opinion. I do like the feel of taller tires though, and it might be just what the doctor ordered ;).
     
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