Where can i get D208's for my 02 cheapest???

www.discountmotorcycletire.com

And I wouldn't put those piece of shit D208's that came with it back on there. Try the D207RR. Much better tire.

Thanks for the Link, that place seems good. What is so bad about the 208's, I thought they were quite sticky and gave decent feedback, Wore out quick though.

I agree the feedback is good from them, but they are a very low quality sport bike tire, almost along the line of sport-touring. I spoke to Dunlop directly about them. Check out this thread.

http://www.r1-forum.com/forums/showthread.php?threadid=6406&highlight=dunlop

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Argh! hell! they don't ship overseas!

Can't just someone send me 10 pairs of tires to me? please... Doh!

I'll do it if you give me a set!!!!!

for free I ment :D

I can't afford 10 pairs of tires..

I got a pair of BT012's coming in.. but they are not here yet and the weather is just too damn good ! argh

You will really enjoy the BT012's.. i had the BT01s on my 929 and they were awesome for a street tire. so im assuming the Bt012s are even better.. Much more stickier than the D207s and Pilot Sports... and they are decently quick in warming up.

Go with the 010's for the street, loads better than any street tire Dunlops makes. As for the 012's, never tried 'em, but I heard they weren't as good as the 010's for what they were designed for.

hey everyone. i have a brand new d208 that came off my 2002 that im looking to get rid of. its a 190 width. i bought a 200 to put on the bike. The tire has 50 miles on it. not even broken in yet. if anyone wants it, email me at Juttsin@yahoo.com and make me an offer.

Why on Gods green earth did you buy a 200 for a performance bike? Go to a 180 if anything but a 200 will really downgrade your handling

I'll sell you mine for cheap :D
only 1500km on it.

If you like Sportec-M1, http://www.parts411.com/ is having a super deal on those tires.

If you like BT012 or other tires. http://www.swmototires.com/ is the place to save some money.

Cal: totally agree with what you said.....as i do the same thing with these tires during each months race weekend..... but i think he was referring to the D208 (OEM on the 02 R1s) these were not D208GPs.. =) and from what i hear are not available anywhere except straight off OEM bikes... at least for now.

Jin Ba Itai...Where can I get a good deal on a set of Michelin Pilots?

Want to buy mine? They have a little over 400 miles on them... If you like them that's great, but I don't...

CALSPORTBIKE I was talking about the OEM stock D208L's, not the D208GP. And actually, the OEM tires would probably be really good on a sport tourer. They stick fairly well when you consider how much force that R1 rear wheel is putting on them. Also, mine wore very evenly. I just wouldn't PAY for another set of them. I think Yamaha should have put a stickier tire on the bike stock, but that's Yamaha's choice. I'm sure they got a helluva deal from Dunlop on them! Thanks for your explanation of the D208GP though. I do too much street riding to buy a pair of those, that's why I chose the D207RR.:thumbup

Hey Cal!
Your right about the 208GP being a great track tire. I just burned up a set and loved every minute of it:yesnod However; the 208 that came stock on my 02 was clearly not the same tire as a gp, and was meant for street riding.:fact
I personally don't understand all the bad vibes around here regarding the street 208. I've found it to be a very competent tire. I just wouldn't take it to the track.

didn't see the rest of the replies:eek:

Has anyone experienced a more "stable 02 r1" with Bridgestones on compared to D208GPs because of the angle of the 208GPs being more aggressive.??

Im still experienceing a pretty twitchy R1... even with a Scotts Damper on it...

Originally posted by ny2nj
Jin Ba Itai...Where can I get a good deal on a set of Michelin Pilots?

Sorry get back to you so late. I didn't see this thread. The best price I see so far on Pilot sport may be this link http://www.discountmotorcycletire.com/tpspecials.html?mgiToken=2EIJ5E76N4E1UKK2DQI/
I have never buy anything from them. I did brought a set of pilot sport from http://www.tireexpress.com/acb/showprod.cfm?&DID=7&CATID=18&ObjectGroup_ID=162/ but their raised their price

Originally posted by kreationzx
Has anyone experienced a more "stable 02 r1" with Bridgestones on compared to D208GPs because of the angle of the 208GPs being more aggressive.??

Im still experienceing a pretty twitchy R1... even with a Scotts Damper on it...

It is the profile of the D208L OEM tires. The front is very sensitive to freeway grooves. As the 02R1 goes, I found it too stable, too solid and a bit on the slow turn in compares to my 99R1 where I dropped 10mm up front and raised the Ohlins to maximum height. The 208GP has similar profile as the D208L. For your preference, I would think Bridgestones may suit you more.

Thanks for the input... the instablility of the 02 R1 is pretty much the ONLY flaw i feel about the bike ... but its been a major issue for me... if the bike doesnt bring you confidence riding it, then no matter how good of a bike it is you wont be able to ride it like it wants to be... for thats Palomar and a few track days (no racing the new baby ... at least not for awhile).

Originally posted by Jin Ba Itai
If you like Sportec-M1, http://www.parts411.com/ is having a super deal on those tires.

If you like BT012 or other tires. http://www.swmototires.com/ is the place to save some money.

Try us at www.ema-usa.com for very low tire prices and all brands and types. We are here to help!

Greg