Simple things first. Make sure you monitor your tire pressure closely. I ran a set of Pirellis on my TLR. That's the only brand I've seen that is SO picky about tire pressure. A pound or so off, and the characteristics of the tire changed 180 degrees.

I never had the confidence with the Pirellis that I did with other brands.

I thought it was just me that didn't like Pirellis. Huh.

Nope. I'm right there with you. Hate 'em!

I have a few brands that I favor. I wouldn't put Pirellis on your tractor! lol

I don't care for them either.

I've only ever ran one set. My 12 came with a new set of Diablos on it. I seen no gains from them but only got a little over 1/2 of the life I would eventually get out of a set of Pilot Powers. I know a few people who hate them and a few people who adore them.

I may get down to my storage unit to ride tomorrow evening. There is a gas station right next to my unit with a new air station that reads digitally. I'm very interested to see what it is at.

But G-rex I know what you are saying. Last fall I pumped the front up like a pound and the bike felt totally different. But previous to this, I've never had any problems with grip or confidence. I just had no feel from the front, it was so vague... and that was after an hour of riding and the tires completely hot. :idk:

I use to love the diablo corsa 3s on my Honda. That's the only Pirelli I have ever run and it wasn't that finicky.

For my GS, I run the Anakee 2s, they are a pretty badass street tire with a hint of decent gravel tire. Knee down in a salt covered dragon, no problem. Also good in the wet.

I had Diablos on my Buell... my only beef with them is that they barely lasted 3k... Otherwise they were ok.

Back when I ran sportbikes, that was my maximum on pretty much any street tire, but that is common when you live that close to the gap.

Had the Corsa III's on mine too, really liked them, but had the same life span as you.
Powers had twice the life, but handling was a bit twitchy.
Angels on there now, not a fan. Not near the grip of any other tire I've ran, and won't get much more than 5k out of the rear. :td:

Not sure what I'm going with next.