njdevils1990....intro and pics!!!

[njdevils1990]

Just ordered a set of Pirelli MT75 tires for the Blast, should make it handle a little better but will sacrifice in longevity, probably only a 2,500 Mike tire at best. Anything is better than the 12 year old, dry rotted Dunlops on it now haha. Any tips on lifting the Blast up with a motorcycle jack and Jack stands? And on mounting/dismounting the rear tire? Will I have to remove the sprocket?

[njdevils1990]

New Pirelli MT75 tires for the Blast. Should have them mounted tomorrow. Will update with mileage and other info on their performance. For $150 front and rear I'll be happy with 3k miles.

[njdevils1990]

20 minutes (minus a trip to advance auto for a 30mm socket) and wheels are off and ready for their new tires, this is probably the easiest wheel removal of any Buell that I've worked on at least.

[njdevils1990]

First impressions of the MT75 are, it's an amazing tire in the handling department. Doesn't break loose during breaking as easily either. I will update later on wet weather performance and a long term update on tire wear and milage.

Odometer at install 2,649 miles

Specs
-Front
100/80R16 50T
Measured tread depth
5/32"(4mm) in the middle
4/32"(3.25mm) on the edges

-Rear
120/80R16 60T
Measured tread depth
7/32"(6mm) in the middle
6/32"(5mm) on the edges

[njdevils1990]

So this is my wet weather follow up, rode to work and back today with a decently strong cold front dumping rain over us. From what I experienced, I felt like these tires inspired more confidence in wet weather than the stock tires did in the dry. I am 100% pleased with their all around performance. I recommend these tires to anyone with a Blast and in comparison to some michelin tires I had on my xb and 1125, these tires are about the same cost per mile as the ones running standard sport bike tires.

[njdevils1990]

Just passed 3,000 miles on the Blast, hoping to put at least another 3,000 on in the next few months.