the big topic: tires

[dave_xb12r]

What do you guys think of the Bridgestone Battlax BT-016? Anyone use them? I've heard their lean angle for the soft compound is less than the PP2ct's. How about warm up, wet conditions, and performance various temperatures?

 

[bajabomber87]

Dave I have the battle axes. I had just gotten it installed on my rear again and broke it in while I was carving it up with you in Big Sur during Moto GP. I like them [up]

Took them thru the loop from Arroyo Seco to Carmel Valley too and never felt them slip once. Very good street tires, I got about 6k out of them compared to 2-3k like the stock Diablo's.

And my chicken strips were almost non existent [cool]

 

[konarider94]

im running dunlop qualifiers too. i bought the bike and the dealer had just put new tires on it. at least they picked a pretty good set. they seem to heat up quickly and traction in the wet is predictable.

 

[dave_xb12r]

Thanks Baja, I think I found my next tire.

 

[bajabomber87]

Thanks Baja, I think I found my next tire.

No prob. I was really happy with them and sure did push myself following you while just in pants and my shoes without too much worry.

Oh yeah, get it from Mike at Seaside Superbikes, he gave me a great deal, something like $240 installed next day. I'll take you over there if needed to get the good price. Hes a good guy.

 

[GSXdoubleR88ciNINJA]

I'm loving my Bridgstone BT-016. Wow that is some sticky stuff on the edges.
Better that the 2 sets of Dunlop Qualifiers which were equal to the set of Shinko Stealths F003RR tires...

 

[50dro]

Le Fox: It looks like you've had alot of different tires on your Buell... Are all the comparisons that you have made been done with the stock rear size? I've read several debates on the topic, but I'd like to understand if your opinion was based on stock size and if you ever went with a 190 on the rear or would consider it... thanks for all the info...Great post!![up][up][up]

 

[50dro]

Bump...this got lost in all the posts yesterday. I'd like some input on this form any of you really...

 

[tank55]

Tomahawk tires... Good? Bad?

I found these guys online a few days ago. They make recapped tires for motorcycles. They are way cheaper than "new" tires. I wondered if anyone has heard of them and if so are the tires any good?

 

[Stevenc150]

To Tomahawk or Not - General consensus is Not.

 

[tylerxb9sx]

PIRELLI SCORPION SYNC!!!!!


In regards to the Pirelli Scorpion Sync tire... VERY AWESOME TIRE, for my style of riding. I come from a motocross racing background and I ride my XB9SX VERY aggressively... VERY as in sheared the rubber teeth off a "lifetime" drive belt after 10k miles...

The Pirelli Scorpion Sync tires came stock on the bike and I got 7k out of them with just a little tread left on the rear, the HD shop then put me on a set of Diablo's which lasted right at 3k before i had steel wire showing through the entire rear tire! Now I am back on the Pirelli Scorpion Sync and will never stray again...

From my experience and in my personal opinion, the Pirelli Scorpion Sync is the best tire out there for aggressive street riding! Both aesthetically and in quality.

 

[uh2]

I have the BT016's on my 08 ZX10. Very sticky tires in the corners. I got better wear out of them than the PP 2CT's.

I've only been on two rides with my 09 CityX, but so far I don't have any issues with the stock Pirelli's. I've only gone on one aggressive ride, but they handled well in the corners. I'm going to give the Buell a good workout this season and make a decision on whether to go with the 016's or stay with the Sync's.

BTW, get the aftermarket version of the 016's..NOT the stock OEM version.

 

[briarsarmor]

I currently have some dunlops on my Firebolt that measure 120/70Zr17 front and 190/50Zr17 rear. Would I have any issues fitting these http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.bok?no=3137 ?

Thanks

Briar

 

[50dro]

I currently have some dunlops on my Firebolt that measure 120/70Zr17 front and 190/50Zr17 rear. Would I have any issues fitting these http://stores.sportbiketrackgear.com/Detail.b ... ?

Thanks

Briar

No you won't have any problems since that's the stock size on our Buells. Also check out Motorcyclesuperstore for prices on these as they may be a few $$ cheaper.

 

[briarsarmor]

okay, thank you very much.

 

[Jabaniz]

any update to this as of late? I ran Avons' on my warrior with good results, and Buell guys try these?

 

[tommygun]

I know this is an old thread but thanks for the write up LeFox went with the Metzler Sportec M3's... I get them put on Friday can't wait! Went with a 200mm rear

 

[okey]

has anyone tried pirelli angel's ?.I need a new rear at least but have found the standard Diablo to be great. I don't want to go backwards so would appreciate some real world knowledge not a superbike writeup.cheers all.

 

[F1fletch]

New Michelin PP 190/55 ok to use ??

 

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New Michelin PP 190/55 ok to use ??

they will fit just fine.

I got 10k out of my roadsmart rear on my xb9
The p corsa 3's barely made 4k.ON MY 1125R
i PUT MICHELIN PURE POWER 2CT'S ON IT AND LOVING THEM SO FAR oops bumped caps lock