View Full Version : I am a man of my word.....
ASM-Forever
31-03-08, 04:51 PM
therefore the R6 was cleaned today after i went for a hoon. I had a good duel with a R1, although i have to thank his reluctance to do much more than 120 in the straights kept me in the hunt.
Here is the proof:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/keedo666/DSC00148.jpg
I also discovered my rear is shot, although i knew it didn't have much left a while ago:
http://i50.photobucket.com/albums/f308/keedo666/DSC00147.jpg
So i trip to Ride in Tyres is on the cards tomorrow. I'm thinking of BT021 or PR2 at the moment but feel free to suggest away.
This brings me on to my next point. I am going to switch the front even though it has loads left in it, however i can't be assed to carry it/return in the car for it. Therefore does anyone want it, it is the standard Dunlop. Ape i offered it to you previously, feel free to pick it up if you want it. If you do let me know and i'll tell the bloke to expect you.
See you there maybe. Also getting a new front hoop tomorrow from Ride In.
ASM-Forever
31-03-08, 05:01 PM
See you there maybe. Also getting a new front hoop tomorrow from Ride In.
What time are you going to be there Ape?
If the SVs front is a 120/70 then you are welcome to mine. It still looks pretty new tbh.
What time are you going to be there Ape?
If the SVs front is a 120/70 then you are welcome to mine. It still looks pretty new tbh.
The SV is a 120/60/17. Thanks for the offer though.
ASM-Forever
31-03-08, 05:14 PM
The SV is a 120/60/17. Thanks for the offer though.
No problem. :)
Mark, what are they charging for a pair of BT 021's...........
Am I right in thinking that these are the replacement for the 020's but with a harder compound in the middle for better "commuting"
ASM-Forever
31-03-08, 09:00 PM
Mark, what are they charging for a pair of BT 021's...........
Am I right in thinking that these are the replacement for the 020's but with a harder compound in the middle for better "commuting"
I have no idea. I called but they closed at 3PM today for some reason.
I'm going to ask for fitted/balanced price on PR2/BT021 and get the cheapest, unless they offer me a crazy low price on something else. :cool:
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 09:38 AM
Mark, what are they charging for a pair of BT 021's...........
Am I right in thinking that these are the replacement for the 020's but with a harder compound in the middle for better "commuting"
The 021s are the tyre you described.
I'm getting some fitted this afternoon, about ?200 ride in/out. I know somewhere that would do it for ?190 but the route isn't as good. :)
The PR2 were more expensive, ?20-30 i think.
I've never been a massive fan of Michelins, so i would have gone for the BT021 anyway, unless they were a lot cheaper.
Hopefully the roads will dry out before i go. :rave:
DanAbnormal
01-04-08, 09:43 AM
That's a great price Mark. I paid about ?220 for a set of these over a year ago. I rate the 021 very highly. Great longevity and also still grippy enough for trackdays. I did the Nurburgring trip last May on a set of these and only changed them again 4 months ago.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 09:45 AM
That's a great price Mark. I paid about ?220 for a set of these over a year ago. I rate the 021 very highly. Great longevity and also still grippy enough for trackdays. I did the Nurburgring trip last May on a set of these and only changed them again 4 months ago.
I knew someone had to like them! Everyone seems to whinging about them from what i've seen.
DanAbnormal
01-04-08, 09:48 AM
I knew someone had to like them! Everyone seems to whinging about them from what i've seen.
The BT sport touring tyres seem to get bad press. I think people tend to dislike them because of other bad BT's (014's for example weren't all that great). I've always gone with BT's, mainly the sport touring tyres and I've never had any issue with grip or lack thereof. I started out with the BT56's and then went onto the 020's and 021's. All great. I've got Avon Storm ST's at the moment which are fantastic in the wet but the carcass moves around a lot when pushed hard which makes it feel like you are running on jelly baby compund. Weird but I will go back to 021's next time.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 09:52 AM
Well personally i've always bought BT020 almost exclusively, so its nice to keep it in the family.
*Wait until this afternoon for the 'new tyres/offski' thread. :)*
DanAbnormal
01-04-08, 09:53 AM
Well personally i've always bought BT020 almost exclusively, so its nice to keep it in the family.
*Wait until this afternoon for the 'new tyres/offski' thread. :)*
NEVER temt fate my good man!
*Touches salt, throws wood over shoulder.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 10:03 AM
It's OK, Jesus loves me. :)
dirtydog is looking for a 120/70 I believe
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 10:06 AM
I will PM him.
DanAbnormal
01-04-08, 10:13 AM
It's OK, Jesus loves me. :)
Lol!
It's OK, Jesus loves me. :)
Everyone else thinks you're a c*** :wink: :lol:
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 10:23 AM
Everyone else thinks you're a c*** :wink: :lol:
Indeed that's probably about right. :cool:
I've been considering getting some more sports touring oriented rubber for when I go to France this year, but wasn't sure about sticking it on a sports bike. Currently running Super Corsas on the CBR. I take it from this thread that you guys are having reasonably good experiences with sports touring rubber.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 10:25 AM
I've virtually always used sports touring tyres and never had any problems. I only use stickier stuff if i scrounge it for free off friends.
I've virtually always used sports touring tyres and never had any problems. I only use stickier stuff if i scrounge it for free off friends.
I'll give it a go then.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 01:29 PM
I'm going to scrub them in now when i go for a ride with Dan, but i reckon they will be good. :)
If i was going to tour then i would definitely use sports touring hoops. Infact i would only use sports rubber if the bike was solely a weekend toy, the M25/M4 soon kills them otherwise. Anyway its not like sports touring tyres will hold you back these days, they're good enough for track days as people have proved.
ASM-Forever
01-04-08, 01:34 PM
Well i got the tyres at Ride In(i highly recommend Mark as others have) and just as i was trying to work out where it was a blue/white/black bike hooned past me and dodged off down a side street to the right. I gave chase and just as i pulled in the ape was getting his lid off.
Damn that dirty ape, cost me 10 minutes waiting time, although i may well have not found it without him. ;)
Well i got the tyres at Ride In(i highly recommend Mark as others have) and just as i was trying to work out where it was a blue/white/black bike hooned past me and dodged off down a side street to the right. I gave chase and just as i pulled in the ape was getting his lid off.
Damn that dirty ape, cost me 10 minutes waiting time, although i may well have not found it without him. ;)
So you were behind me as usual. Hmmmm:p
DanAbnormal
02-04-08, 09:41 AM
So you were behind me as usual. Hmmmm:p
Apparently it's your best side....................love ya really! :p
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