Tyres, tyres, tyres

[dragonworld.]

Hay Dragon have you ran the PP on the rear prior to the 2C ? If so how much less milage did you get compared to the duel ? don't like the sound of cold step outs as my commute is only 8k's not enough to get heat into the rear.

Hey Dez

Yep I previously had  PP's on the back (Since I bought the bike 2 years ago.) and have had no probs. Would only get around the 6K mark out of them.

So far the 2C has done around 2K and doesnt even look like its lost any black stuff from the centre, harder section. So I am expecting a fair bit more mileage out of it. My commute is 65k so the tyre has time to get some temp into it. 

It just means you have to ride with conservatism and responsibility when the tyres are cold. Heh,heh,heh. [moto]

[dragonworld.]

Got invited on a "BikeMe" ride today upthrough Launching Place to Buxton for lunch, Rode through the burnt areas (snow on the ground around blackened trees was eerie )

Aaaanyway it was pretty dam cold and the feedback on my rear 2CT is that it just didnt want to cooperate with the cold spirited riding that was happening. 

Lots of typical mountainous switchbacks and tight stuff, 3rd and 4th gear stuff, on and off throttle pulling hard out of corners etc. A the lower temp range it werent a happy tyre. The PP on the front never gave a twitch, very good. Even a fast hard on throttle in 4th right hand kink had the back end twitching and moving. 

The upshot is that without temperature in the 2CT I wouldnt be doing anything quick and hard until summer. 

One of the Aprilia Tuono's had the new Bridgy's 006's I think is the type and he was just ripping everybody and doing it easy without effort. Even had slight feathering on the tyres in the sub 8-10 degree temps. Confirms my choice of my next tyres.

[madalf71]

Howdy Folks.

Yes it's tyre time and I'd like to give the Bridgestone BT 016 a try, as I already have BT 014, and am very happy with them.

Could those that have or had them please chime in with some reviews.

Cheers.
Madalf.

[CairnsDuc]

I've only ever had the Bridgestone Tyres on the Monster, (Rear) Started with 014's, then to an 015 (till it got punctured) Then the 016, every step up was better than the last, never had any problems with any of the Bridgestone tyres, awesome grip, quick warm up and even decent performance in the wet, considering the tread pattern on the 016 is not the best for water removal I never had any complaints in out tropical downpours in the wet season.

I had the OEM 014 on the front, when that was replaced it was an 016.

I am currently running an 016 on the Front, and a 021 on the rear, Because I am mainly commuting quite a bit each week, I need the extra wear the 021 (Sports/Touring) tyre provides.
Apart from the slightly longer warm up needed for the 021, I have found I can't be as aggressive with corner speed or angle, but still an impressive tyre.

[dragonworld.]

+1 On the Bridgy's. 

Havent heard a bad word said about the current generation of their tyres. (Sport,Sport touring et al.) 

Definitely the next choice for the beast! (016's for me)  [moto]

[Yellow Meanie]

I've been looking into getting some Pirelli Rosso's. Here are the quotes I've gotten so far:


Bikeworks Hobart:

front:    120/70 ZR17              $229.00
rear:     170/60 ZR17              $309.00
Fitting dropping the bike off.    $70.00
                                           $608.00

Motorworks Hobart:

120/70zr17-                            $229
170/60zr17-                            $305
If you bring the bike in there is a $22 per wheel fitting fee. If you can bring the wheels only, fitting is free.
                                             $534

Motorcycle Accessory Supermarket:

120/70/17 -                                      $219.95
170/60/17 -                                      $299.95
If order is placed online, postage is only $8.00.
                                                      $527.90


Bikeworks seem to be unnecessarily expensive.

Motorworks seem pretty good. I'll have the front wheel off to change the fork oil anyway. So I might as well pull off the rear too and get free fitting. Then, if the chain is off, I might as well put on a 14t front sprocket for "evaluation purposes"


Or, I'll go with MCAS, and have them delivered to Bazz's place.
Then I'll have to take the long way up the East Coast to St. Helens [moto] and ask Bazz very nicely if he'll show me his tyre irons .
Hopefully he lives within stumbling distance of the local pub. It's my shout
 

[heatherp]

I'm pretty happy with the Bridgestones I'm using although I will try and get a BT16 to replace the BT15 rear when I wear it out. Still not sure I'm going to get 10 000kms out of the back though!

I did like the Diablo Rosso's too and wouldn't mind putting some on for Turismo but I'll probably still be on the Bridgestones at that time.

Meanine - not trying to turn this into a sprocket thread now but:
I've just changed from 14/38 to 15/42. I get much more use out of top gear now and don't have to change down so often. And didn't notice any great difference in the city with the extra tooth on the front.  (I didn't come up with this combo myself cos I don't know enough about it  - was recommended by Brad who just did my 50k service  )

[dragonworld.]

Next Tuesday getting the 7fiddy shod with new Pilot Powers

120/60
160/60

$450 fitted. 

[bigiain]

Next Tuesday getting the 7fiddy shod with new Pilot Powers

120/60
160/60

$450 fitted. 

Some people recommend the 70 profile front on the grounds that pothole damage is apparently quite a bit more common when using a 60 profile - if you get a 60, make sure you keep an eye on the pressures - if you let it run a little low you'll increase the chance of getting a ding in your front rim...

(Why yes, that _is_ a ding in my front rim... Not quite a big enough one to have moved the bead seats, so the tyre still spins true, but I must have been _very_ close to needing a repair or replacement rim...)

big

[dragonworld.]

Capice Mr Big, but in the 7 or 8 years the bike has been in the garage no damage has been incurred!! 

I think the tyre pressure thing is a relevant point though, as most people DONT maintain them. Too low and the rim aint far from the deck.

My 94 FZR thou had a 130/60 and same same as far as damage went, funnily enough though, just didnt handle right with the 120/70 on it until the forks were completely reset (Spring rates/oil/damping rates.)

[bazz20]

I've been looking into getting some Pirelli Rosso's. Here are the quotes I've gotten so far:


Bikeworks Hobart:

front:    120/70 ZR17              $229.00
rear:     170/60 ZR17              $309.00
Fitting dropping the bike off.    $70.00
                                           $608.00

Motorworks Hobart:

120/70zr17-                            $229
170/60zr17-                            $305
If you bring the bike in there is a $22 per wheel fitting fee. If you can bring the wheels only, fitting is free.
                                             $534

Motorcycle Accessory Supermarket:

120/70/17 -                                      $219.95
170/60/17 -                                      $299.95
If order is placed online, postage is only $8.00.
                                                      $527.90


Bikeworks seem to be unnecessarily expensive.

Motorworks seem pretty good. I'll have the front wheel off to change the fork oil anyway. So I might as well pull off the rear too and get free fitting. Then, if the chain is off, I might as well put on a 14t front sprocket for "evaluation purposes"


Or, I'll go with MCAS, and have them delivered to Bazz's place.
Then I'll have to take the long way up the East Coast to St. Helens [moto] and ask Bazz very nicely if he'll show me his tyre irons .
Hopefully he lives within stumbling distance of the local pub. It's my shout
 

ill show you my tyre irons if we can go for a ride after  [moto] cheers bazz

[dragonworld.]

Is that a bit of "I'll show you mine , if you show me yours"?? 

[bazz20]

any thing can happen in this banjo country  dragon when the tourismo mob come over i gunna take the up cornwell , the hills have eyes 

[dragonworld.]

Is that bainjo music ah hear playin' in thu background thar?? 

[bazz20]

Is that bainjo music ah hear playin' in thu background thar?? 

sorry i turn Kieth urban down