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[nogaromill998]

Well if Andy is prepared to have a go in a non championship race and no one objects, I have a brand new pair that I am willing to hand over for such a test....and no, neither Sam nor I have any affiliation to Maxxis in any way shape or form, other than trying to save DD riders a fair wedge over a season....

[Robinashman]

I'd like to thank both Nog and Sam for their proactive approach to this sensitive subject. Non-championship races are a good opportunity to advance our series in this way. Cheers fellers and will be seeing you at Mallory, hopefully I’ll make the championship races this round

[Fastfasulli]

No offence to Andy Sheppard or Sam West but I noticed that Ian Cobby is still around the paddock with Harriet. If there was any testing to be done why not let him do it - his speed, wealth of previous experience as well as last year's championship should make him the ideal candidate.

On the subject of Ian Cobby and Diablos; I believe Ian's best time around Snetterton was 1:19 ish last year and the best time this year from front running Class A is around 1:22 ish I realise that there may be other factors involved but does this suggest that the tyres have at least another 3 seconds in them with the right rider on board?

[faith-healer]

Originally Posted by Fastfasulli

On the subject of Ian Cobby and Diablos; I believe Ian's best time around Snetterton was 1:19 ish last year and the best time this year from front running Class A is around 1:22 ish I realise that there may be other factors involved but does this suggest that the tyres have at least another 3 seconds in them with the right rider on board?

The fact that Ian is a track day instructor at Snetterton, literally knows the circuit like the back of his hand, and could probably do low 1.20's two up whilst eating a sandwich would have no bearing

[Fastfasulli]

Originally Posted by faith-healer

The fact that Ian is a track day instructor at Snetterton, literally knows the circuit like the back of his hand, and could probably do low 1.20's two up whilst eating a sandwich would have no bearing

LOL - good point but it confirms even more that he's the man for the job - especially round Snetterton :-)

[Ray]

Some way to go to turn this around

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A set apiece for a each rider might do it though

Maxxis are certainly working hard on marketing side.

Ray.

Oh and I'll want a set as well, part worn is fine but two meets max use only, to see if they are OK to use on the road after they come off a DD bike

[Womble247]

old thread revival soz....


I have used and loved the Maxxis Supermax Sport tyres on my k7 GSX-R when I had that, was wondering if anyone has tried the new Maxxis Diamond tyres on a Ducati yet as am very tempted to go for a set unless any folk have real horror stories from fitting them to a Ducati?