Scorpions (Pirrellis)

[doglegdon]

Was coming home from our MC Xmas party in Cebu yesterday, 'sweeping' for a gaggle(giggle?) of our lads' Harleys ahead of me and noticed a distinct change in my Katie's behavior. Coming thru a series of twisties, lining up the Adventure as usual at each corner, then proceeding with my "point and squirt" method of corner exit, she definitely didn't feel as right/stable on the rear end as she normally does.
The rear tread is about 1/3 left after 6900kms, tyre pressure was correct, 37-38psi, (I had no pillion) and the road was clean/dry. I got the distinct impression she's not a "happy gripper" at the moment.
Anyone had a similar experience with the Scorpions?

Katie & her little "clutch' of Harleys at a road stop:-

[Frad]

What had you been drinking at the Xmas party

[doglegdon]

What had you been drinking at the Xmas party

Actually, only 2 San Miguel Pilsens, then headed to the ladies' fruit punch with real strawberries, (non alcoholic, unless some ratbag slopped in some vodka when I wasn't looking!), much to the dismay of most of our members too!
(Before anyone starts, I get occasional hot flushes from the medication I injected with quarterly and that usually finishes any other evening, 'medicinal' intakes!)

[Frad]

How is it today then ????

everything just sounds ............ well ............. TROPICAL

Just 3 pints of mild dosn't have the same ring ................

[BobA]

If the tyre profile is squaring off, that could give a nervous feeling when tipping into corners

[doglegdon]

If the tyre profile is squaring off, that could give a nervous feeling when tipping into corners

Bob, whatya reckon mate? Sorry, quality is not very good, shooting at dusk:-

[BobA]

Hmmmm, don't look that too bad to be honest Don.

Maybe it's just in your head?

For peace of mind, just get the back end off the ground, and give everything a pull around to check the wheel bearings and swingarm bearings. You could try the front end as well, wheel and headstock bearings.

Even if it's not these, it will re-assure you in the the head that the bike is OK.


My case is packed, the taxi ordered, the flight booked, so I'll be over soon


Bob

[boboneleg]

Hi Don,

I have a set of worn Scorpions on mine at the moment and they feel very 'vauge'. I have heard on other forums that this is a trait of this tyre once the rear is quite worn.

I am just wearing mine out to the limlt and then it will be back to knobblies for me (either Karroo's or TKC's)

Bob.