2007 Rider's with Stock Tires

[shaunomercy]

Originally Posted by wyattearp

I thought the BT020's were only on the '07 model and I couldn't remember the model number when I wrote the post. I've been really happy with them thus far and it's what I'm having put back on it.

I cannot comment on the bridgestone 020's on the USA bikes but have a look for a prefix on the tyre. The OEM 020's in the uk had a 'GG' prefix on the tyre and were specially develloped for the fz6.

My OEM rear did 7800miles. I believe the GG prefix is a bit harder compound.

Ive done nearly 3000 miles on the 021's and they are showing little signs of wear and were bloody fantastic in the Alps in Switzerland with a bike loaded down to the nines with camping gear.

The new 021's are vastly superior to the 020. In the wet or dry. I will buy the same again, but I recon there is easily another trip to Italy in these tyres so unless I get a really bad split in the tyre, I think it will be 2010 before I have to buy new rubber again. I generally do about 7500mile a year.

Paul

[bc1200rs]

Mine cam e with Dunflops D252's. The rear is down to the wear indicators after only 2,200 miles. I do not ride it hard either. This is why I never buy Dunflops.

[Parabellum]

Originally Posted by shaunomercy

I cannot comment on the bridgestone 020's on the USA bikes but have a look for a prefix on the tyre. The OEM 020's in the uk had a 'GG' prefix on the tyre and were specially develloped for the fz6.

My OEM rear did 7800miles. I believe the GG prefix is a bit harder compound.

Ive done nearly 3000 miles on the 021's and they are showing little signs of wear and were bloody fantastic in the Alps in Switzerland with a bike loaded down to the nines with camping gear.

The new 021's are vastly superior to the 020. In the wet or dry. I will buy the same again, but I recon there is easily another trip to Italy in these tyres so unless I get a really bad split in the tyre, I think it will be 2010 before I have to buy new rubber again. I generally do about 7500mile a year.

Paul

Hmmm....

So I guess it looks like:

BT016 - If you want about 5K-7K out of a tire with crazy good grip.

BT021 - If you want to get 10K or more, and still have more grip than the craptastic BT020s that come on the FZ6.

Hmmm....decisions, decisions...

[Tailgate]

This coming Saturday, October 25, Cycle Gear has a ridiculous sale on the new Bridgestone BT016's if you buy both in the package deal. You can't believe how cheap! Check the website!

[Parabellum]

Originally Posted by Tailgate

This coming Saturday, October 25, Cycle Gear has a ridiculous sale on the new Bridgestone BT016's if you buy both in the package deal. You can't believe how cheap! Check the website!

This is the current deal, available now:

List Price:

$156.77 - $235.56
Your Price:

$124.99 - $184.99
You Save:

up to $50.57


Are you saying that its going to get even better than this? I can't find any other offers on this tire?

Plus, these prices are freaking crazy. I can buy a set of Qualifiers for less...they want $125 for the front tire and $165 for the REARS?????


Now check this out...Motorcycle Superstore has, as their NORMAL price on the BT016:

Front: $107

Rear: 180/55 - $143

So Motorcycle superstore is KILLING cyclegear's "great sale" with their normal prices.

[joe1971]

I'm 3k mile on the stock 252's haven't gotten to the wear bars yet, their getting replaced this winter though, just not a confidence inspiring tire

[CrazyBiker]

Originally Posted by Parabellum

This is the current deal, available now:

List Price:

$156.77 - $235.56
Your Price:

$124.99 - $184.99
You Save:

up to $50.57


Are you saying that its going to get even better than this? I can't find any other offers on this tire?

Plus, these prices are freaking crazy. I can buy a set of Qualifiers for less...they want $125 for the front tire and $165 for the REARS?????


Now check this out...Motorcycle Superstore has, as their NORMAL price on the BT016:

Front: $107

Rear: 180/55 - $143

So Motorcycle superstore is KILLING cyclegear's "great sale" with their normal prices.

Add both the tires and it reflects a total $100 discount. And the cyclegear deal is not that great as I explained in my 1st post. I got them for $230 shipped from tires-unlimited whereas at Cyclegear after taxes and handling you pay around $213 shipped.

[Guitar Man]

I got almost 11,000 miles from the stock 020's. I replaced them with the 021's and got about the same. Replaced those with Diablo Supersports and just changed out the rear after about 6K. I love the Pirelli's,they have great grip in the corners but I don't get a lot of mileage out of them. I am thinking of going back with the 021's next time. 90% of my riding is commuting around town and work.

[Parabellum]

Originally Posted by Guitar Man

I got almost 11,000 miles from the stock 020's. I replaced them with the 021's and got about the same. Replaced those with Diablo Supersports and just changed out the rear after about 6K. I love the Pirelli's,they have great grip in the corners but I don't get a lot of mileage out of them. I am thinking of going back with the 021's next time. 90% of my riding is commuting around town and work.

How would you compare edge grip between the 020 and 021?

I find the edge grip on the 020s to be truly abysmal.

[Tailgate]

Originally Posted by CrazyBiker

Add both the tires and it reflects a total $100 discount. And the cyclegear deal is not that great as I explained in my 1st post. I got them for $230 shipped from tires-unlimited whereas at Cyclegear after taxes and handling you pay around $213 shipped.

This is off the Cycle Gear website and ONLY valid 10/25/2008:

Bridgestone BT-016 Tire Packages
120 + 180/55-17 = $189.99 (save $176.65 off MSRP)
120 + 190/50-17 = $199.99 (save $192.34 off MSRP)

Shipping not included. But, buy in store also available.

[Guitar Man]

Originally Posted by Parabellum

How would you compare edge grip between the 020 and 021?

I find the edge grip on the 020s to be truly abysmal.

I would not say that it is a drastic improvement or anything like that, but it was better. Of course the 021's are replacing the 020's. The 021's are a dual compound where the 020 is not. I think you can still buy the 020's, but you only save a few buck and who would want to.

The Pirelli Diablo's I went with were a big diffence on edge grip. I don't know I may stay with them. Softer compound wears faster. It's not that I can't afford to change my tires more often, it's just a pain to do it more often. I'm entertaining thoughts on other dual compound tire manufactures as well.

[shaunomercy]

Originally Posted by Parabellum

How would you compare edge grip between the 020 and 021?

I find the edge grip on the 020s to be truly abysmal.

No complaints at all with the grip when well over. They do seem a fair bit grippier than the 020's, but not the condom soft rubber of the diablo's. They have sport touring written down the side of the tyre, and I recon that pretty much sums them up. A good all rounder.

Id have no hesitation buying them again.

[Parabellum]

I, like many other riders am pretty torn right now on what to do about tires.

I want more grip than the 020s....but I do NOT want to run tires that last less than 5K miles.

I guess the 021 would be a good choice, but if the 016 (or something else) will provide a lot more grip and still last between 5-6K miles...I'd be all over it.

[CrazyBiker]

In that case 016 is the right choice. Get into a cyclegear store and get them at $200 without paying the handling.

[chiller]

i dunno how you guys get so much mileage on your stock tires, i was at 10k KM ~ approx 6k miles and they were done, the rear tire was gone, and i had been riding hard so the edges were done too on the front ...

oh well i've got conti road attacks now and i like 'em, they feel better and wear better then sucky stock dunflops ...