V4R pulling double duty, needs new shoes

V4Al · 2024-11-29T21:36:23-0800

I was hoping to keep the V4R track only but work's new RTO policy will require me to spend 5 days a week in Chicago traffic. Will be lane spitting to keep my sanity, so I'm looking for a tire to replace my oldish OEM SC's. I'm still a track day noob so I don't need SC levels of grip.

Was looking at Michelin Road 6's but the rears only go up to 190/55/17. Would that be OK? 200 width rears leave me with Pirelli options, and I'm leaning towards the Rosso IV's but I'd feel more comfortable on the Michelin's the few times I get caught out in the wet. Thoughts?

Also where are people getting their tires these days? Wanted to support the vendors that support my local track day org but they don't have a tire vendor.

Paul G · 2024-11-29T23:44:00-0800

Heres my 2 cents; Rosso 4's , they will be fine. There are much better commuters out there than Panigales.

panibadboy · 2024-11-30T03:20:55-0800

Rosso 4 for traffic

But how exactly are you going to commute in the winter?

theclaw · 2024-11-30T06:22:12-0800

What track days do you go to? I live in Chicago area also and tech for Motovid. Their tire vendor is Get Fast Performance formerly known as Farrell Performance. They provide Pirelli tires and mount for free at the track. Get set up early in the spring. DOT SC3's would work great at the track and street. That's what I use on my bikes and they are track only.

Be careful in that Chicago rush hour traffic. It sucks.

Sheikh · 2024-11-30T06:44:01-0800

Might want to invest in something more nimble. That full tuck position is going to get old very quickly. How bout a Super Moto instead? An old one, with a 2-stroke. I just checked the Chicago Craigslist. 1970 Suzuki Ts 250 for 3750. A bit pricey for the year, but decent ride. Had the 125 when I was a kid. Saw about 8 bikes for under 4K that would fill the bill easily, and NOT be worth stealing in that crime-infested cesspool of a city.

theclaw · 2024-11-30T06:51:15-0800

Sheikh said:
Might want to invest in something more nimble. That full tuck position is going to get old very quickly. How bout a Super Moto instead? An old one, with a 2-stroke. I just checked the Chicago Craigslist. 1970 Suzuki Ts 250 for 3750. A bit pricey for the year, but decent ride. Had the 125 when I was a kid. Saw about 8 bikes for under 4K that would fill the bill easily, and NOT be worth stealing in that crime-infested cesspool of a city.

That's a good idea. Keep the V4 for track days and sunday drives. Get something cheap and fun to commute in. Something you won't miss too much when it's pinched or your lane split goes sideways.

Sheikh · 2024-11-30T06:56:44-0800

That's what I do. The 1199 isn't ridden exclusively. I also have a 2003 DL1000 V-Strom for other fun, and a BMW C650GT maxi-scooter for errands and getting groceries. No 4-wheeled vehicles in my stable. The knobbies on a Super Moto or old street-legal dirt bike would really come in handy when the roads are slushy or covered with snow.

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