February 23rd, 2009, 01:22 PM | #1 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
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Stones
it sure feels good to wear out the side of a tire instead of the middle
gotta love these bridgestones. had a real nice feel to them
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February 23rd, 2009, 02:24 PM | #2 |
So slow I'm first!
Name: Sunny
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I think someone has been out having fun...
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February 23rd, 2009, 04:29 PM | #3 |
Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星
Name: Joseph
Location: socal
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Yes. The 090 is quite alright.
I'm almost ready for a new front though. blah... |
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February 23rd, 2009, 05:47 PM | #4 |
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Name: Richard
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Really good tires. I put them on my Priller 250 last weekend at Willow and was only 1 sec off my fast times with slicks!
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February 24th, 2009, 12:54 PM | #5 |
Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星
Name: Joseph
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Richard, where are you getting your's from?
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February 24th, 2009, 12:56 PM | #6 |
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Name: Richard
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The local Bridgestone guys, Cyclemall.net are at the track each race weekend and mount them up for free
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February 24th, 2009, 01:06 PM | #7 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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when we were getting tires for the bike back in october or november, you could only get the set i got at the track vendors. they're not available to retail stores for some reason. not sure if thats changed or not.
We ended up with a 120/70 BT003 soft front & a 140/70 BT090 rear. our bridgestone guy says the front should last a long time, but we wore out the rear in one weekend.
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February 24th, 2009, 09:21 PM | #8 | |
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Name: Brian
Location: SoCal
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February 24th, 2009, 09:27 PM | #9 |
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Name: Richard
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I usually get 3 weekends out of the 090s, or about 450 miles. I get around 900 miles out of the 016s. Run em till they're bald. Hey Brian - BITCH! I read about the PASS in the new RRW article! Payback is HELL, my friend! Kidding here (sort of).
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February 24th, 2009, 11:13 PM | #10 |
Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星
Name: Joseph
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My front 090 is wearing faster than the rear.
Not sure if that's common compared to the rest of you. thoughts? After next weekend, I think I'll be about ready for a new front at least. I will have 2 trackdays on them and alot of hard miles in the canyons. I was hoping they would last me to at least my next scheduled trackday in April but I'm not so sure. |
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February 24th, 2009, 11:20 PM | #11 |
Akai Suisei - 赤い彗星
Name: Joseph
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Richard, would you say it really is safe/good idea to run them til their bald? On the track at least.
My front is nearing the wear bar. I don't want to buy a new tire before my buttonwillow day on the 8th. |
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February 25th, 2009, 07:26 AM | #12 | |
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February 25th, 2009, 07:28 AM | #13 |
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Name: Richard
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Front tire is a lot cheaper than bodywork And, they might not pass you in tech if the wear bars are close. I say put a new 003 on there and see how it works. You could order from Cyclemall.net and have it installed by someone local.
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February 25th, 2009, 09:06 AM | #14 | |
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so we got about 9 or 10 hours total on the set, which would come out to about 550 miles or so.
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February 25th, 2009, 10:30 AM | #15 | |
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Name: Joseph
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Any significant differences between the two? I might just go with a new 090 based on price and already being familiar with the tire. |
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February 25th, 2009, 01:43 PM | #16 |
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Name: Richard
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Much newer tech tire. Used by racers on middleweight and open bikes. Since its a 120 its going to slow down your turning a bit, but should last quite awhile for mixed street/track riding. But I'd say if you're comfortable with the 090, then def stick with it!
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February 25th, 2009, 04:54 PM | #17 | |
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Name: Brian
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Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be able to make it to the March round at Willow. So we can pass-rematch in April. And where's the Feb video on your site? |
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February 25th, 2009, 05:05 PM | #18 |
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Name: Richard
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Didn't have a chance to shoot video, unfortunately. Jumping from bike to bike I didn't have time to turn it on. What's so damn important you can't go racing?
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February 25th, 2009, 06:04 PM | #19 | |
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Except for that contractual obligation I have with the Marine Corps. And believe me, even after 5 1/2 years in and only a little bit more to go until I'm out. I've actually considered taking the dishonorable discharge just to go race. But it's just not worth it in the long run. |
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February 25th, 2009, 06:44 PM | #20 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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psshh... what are they gunna do? arrest you?
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February 25th, 2009, 07:04 PM | #21 |
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Name: Brian
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No, actually I could walk away without any fuss. As long as I dropped off my issued gear.
But I would have a dishonorable discharge on my record. Which wouldn't be a very big deal if I was guaranteed to stay working at Roadracing World for the rest of my life. And I honestly wouldn't have any problem with that. But if I was to somehow no longer have that job for whatever reason then I would probably try to go for a government job such as law enforcement or fire, etc. Then they would start tearing up the paperwork as soon as they saw the dishonorable. |
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February 26th, 2009, 01:10 PM | #22 |
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Name: Richard
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So let me get this straight:
1. Country 2. Racing 3. Family We'll make a racer of you yet, Brian Hey, you can always be the RaceBikeRentals.com Pit Bitch! |
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February 26th, 2009, 04:24 PM | #23 | |
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February 26th, 2009, 06:10 PM | #24 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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wish i was closer to the west coast so i could mix it up with you guys. we had a good turn out of 250s in the 5 hour endurance, but only two total (counting me) in the sprints
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February 26th, 2009, 06:43 PM | #25 | |
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February 26th, 2009, 06:49 PM | #26 |
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Jon, I know this is a stupid question. I don`t have a clue as to where the "Wear Bars" are on a tyre. My Dunlops still have these green stripes on them. Are those wear bars? This is the first bike I have had with tubeless tyres.
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February 26th, 2009, 06:52 PM | #27 |
Track Junkie
Name: Jon
Location: Dallas
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i didn't know what they were until this weekend, so no worries. if you rollover the note on the picture in this link, it points it out:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbroom/3303284625/
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February 26th, 2009, 07:01 PM | #28 | |
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Name: Brian
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We're supposed to deploy again soon and one of the guys I work with thinks it's funny that I don't want to deploy, not because I'd be getting shot at or could get killed, but because I want to race. |
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February 27th, 2009, 09:17 AM | #29 |
Broken Bone Hater
Name: Ross
Location: Los Angeles
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Thats too bad you wont be out in March bro. I will be there for sure seeing as I havent been on the track since Jan.
Now, I just need to sell the 6R, so if any of you know someone in the market for a good and modifyed 2005 636 then send em my way. |
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