Pirelli Sport Demon 100/90-18" in Class V not in production anymore

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MotoJouni

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I would like to report that Pirelli Sport Demon 100/90-18" in Class V is not in production anymore.
Class V is a factory demand for SFC 1000.

On new Pirelli catalog that size is available only in class H, previously it was in production on both classes V and H.
I did sent a question to the Pirelli factory and got an answer that they confirm class V is not available anymore.

Class H = 210km/h
Class V = 240km/h
 
Shame but not a surprise given how few miles most Laverda's travel these days...must be slim pickings selling 100/90 V18's!

As it's spring/summer I have transferred a tip from my wardrobe namely turning my tyres inside out so I can use both sides. You can only do this in the spring/summer as you effectively end up running a pair of slicks! Surprised not to see more of the Laverdisti racers using this dodge - tho' I do remember Paul Marx fielding an SFC at the Troffeo with a rear tyre that had been out of production for 15 years (Metzler MDS - remember those hybrid radials anyone) and sporting a set of leathers borrowed from Clem - many a mickle makes a muckle as some may say.

Nick :-)

PS Couldn't come up with a link allowing me to use the phrase 'skid mark' so thought I'd just randomly type it to make me chuckle...and yes its been a long day.
 
I think the problem would be in a country where the tyre size/type is stated in "zee papers", even down to the brands and models allowed.  A H rated tyre is not legal on a vehicle that states a V rated tyre in zee papers.
 
H rating (continuous 130mph or 210kph) is good enough for anything that's going to happen on the road on a Jota surely?

I have only managed to bugger up a rear tyre due to combined speed/load once, and that was an Avon Roadrunner, H rated on the back of a Z1 in 1984; did Nice to Calais in a short day, two up with camping gear, just about flat stick most of the way. Tyre was tinged with all colours of the rainbow in the side wall (imagine oil in water). Showed it the local Avon rep back home, and he laughed, said 'over speed, over weight, for a long time, probably both; they had seen similar at MIRA in high speed testing on the banking.

 
Rob said:
If you really do need a V rated tyre then -
Metzeler Sportec Klassik 100/90 V18 TL (56V)
or
Metzeler Lasertec Front 100/90 V18 TL (56V)

Both available from Delticom - their Finish site is
http://www.rengas-online.com/
Click to expand...

I put Metzler Marathons on my Yamaharley, obviously different profile to the Lasertecs and probably a different compound, but they put me off ever fitting Metzlers to anything ever again. Absolutely horrid in wet or dry.
 
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