Okay, I have been on this configuration for a bit, to the point where I am used to it and can make some semi-intelligent comments.
1st, I had standard street Dunlop 208s on the rear and they would ALWAYS spin whan I punched the throttle to the stopper. People say, "Yeah, it's the Busa" I say "Yeah my EOMS NEVER did that." So, burned off those pukers and tried the Diablos street [not Corsa Race or anything] and had them on for a while. They have NEVER spun on me yet... except in the rain and once on that fat white starting line at an intersection. The rest of the time, it either shoots me forward or pops up in a wheelie. I replaced the front with Diablo also. I have ridden it in 70 degrees and down to 35 degrees - granted I didn't hammer it much in the 35 degrees, but I did specifically test it twice in that temp after some warmup riding and it STILL stuck! Then there's the turn in. These wheels, how ever they are desgined, make my Busa as flickable as my buddies KAW 636. It wants to fall over more than stay upright. Well, you know, it STAYS up, but falls and LOCKS into turns wonderfully. Keep in mind I dropped to a 180 on the rear instead of the standard 190, and that helped turning even more. It's been wonderful in the twisties, very confidence inspiring especially after the 208s. Now for the down side. These great cornering tires felt MOSTLY unstable at speeds over 120 [professional rider only, closed environment] when compared to my previous EOM 190 and 208 190. It just felt more bouncy, less planted, less stable, more scary. Strait speed is my favorite part, so I am switching back to the "Made for Busa" speed rated tire like the Mich HPX for my next set. I give the Pirelli Diablo's a 4.5 out of 5. Oh and 'wear', um, I don't know, they still look fine and I've put 1.5k on them by now I think.... not too worried about wear, I'd rather stay 'stuck' to the road at ALL costs.
HeliBar handle bar extenders: they rasie the handles up abotu 1.5 inches, and can point forward a bit more or rake back depending how you mount them. After installation, it felt funny to sit on it, like I was sitting BOLT upright compared to the "Crotch Rocket" lean of the standard bars. I consider "change" and extreme sport and looked forward to the day when I didn't even notice the new seatign position. that day has slipped by and I forgot to notice. The handles don't seem awkward or funny to me at ALL now. They had ZERO effect on my driving skills or cornering abilites, even in twisties. Maybe tucking has my hands up higher now, but it makes no diff to me at all. When turning to full lock backing in or out of garage, I notice my hands will bump the bottom of the mirrors... that might tell you the position differnce. Anywho, I bought them as an effort to help my back feel better. I am 6 foot 1.5 inches, and the HeliBars must be helping. They certainly couldn't hurt. It's just that now I am not noticing or thinking about my back when riding. plus in MY mind, the sitting even higher part looks more normal to cops, instead of the "Gimme a ticket, I ride like I'm racing" crouch mode. The bars themselves are black colored and match even better to the grips, levers , cabling and such up front, so it looks KEWLER. HeliBars 5 out of 5 for me.
Hopes this helps anyone interested in these products.
1st, I had standard street Dunlop 208s on the rear and they would ALWAYS spin whan I punched the throttle to the stopper. People say, "Yeah, it's the Busa" I say "Yeah my EOMS NEVER did that." So, burned off those pukers and tried the Diablos street [not Corsa Race or anything] and had them on for a while. They have NEVER spun on me yet... except in the rain and once on that fat white starting line at an intersection. The rest of the time, it either shoots me forward or pops up in a wheelie. I replaced the front with Diablo also. I have ridden it in 70 degrees and down to 35 degrees - granted I didn't hammer it much in the 35 degrees, but I did specifically test it twice in that temp after some warmup riding and it STILL stuck! Then there's the turn in. These wheels, how ever they are desgined, make my Busa as flickable as my buddies KAW 636. It wants to fall over more than stay upright. Well, you know, it STAYS up, but falls and LOCKS into turns wonderfully. Keep in mind I dropped to a 180 on the rear instead of the standard 190, and that helped turning even more. It's been wonderful in the twisties, very confidence inspiring especially after the 208s. Now for the down side. These great cornering tires felt MOSTLY unstable at speeds over 120 [professional rider only, closed environment] when compared to my previous EOM 190 and 208 190. It just felt more bouncy, less planted, less stable, more scary. Strait speed is my favorite part, so I am switching back to the "Made for Busa" speed rated tire like the Mich HPX for my next set. I give the Pirelli Diablo's a 4.5 out of 5. Oh and 'wear', um, I don't know, they still look fine and I've put 1.5k on them by now I think.... not too worried about wear, I'd rather stay 'stuck' to the road at ALL costs.
HeliBar handle bar extenders: they rasie the handles up abotu 1.5 inches, and can point forward a bit more or rake back depending how you mount them. After installation, it felt funny to sit on it, like I was sitting BOLT upright compared to the "Crotch Rocket" lean of the standard bars. I consider "change" and extreme sport and looked forward to the day when I didn't even notice the new seatign position. that day has slipped by and I forgot to notice. The handles don't seem awkward or funny to me at ALL now. They had ZERO effect on my driving skills or cornering abilites, even in twisties. Maybe tucking has my hands up higher now, but it makes no diff to me at all. When turning to full lock backing in or out of garage, I notice my hands will bump the bottom of the mirrors... that might tell you the position differnce. Anywho, I bought them as an effort to help my back feel better. I am 6 foot 1.5 inches, and the HeliBars must be helping. They certainly couldn't hurt. It's just that now I am not noticing or thinking about my back when riding. plus in MY mind, the sitting even higher part looks more normal to cops, instead of the "Gimme a ticket, I ride like I'm racing" crouch mode. The bars themselves are black colored and match even better to the grips, levers , cabling and such up front, so it looks KEWLER. HeliBars 5 out of 5 for me.
Hopes this helps anyone interested in these products.