Tire options

headshrink · August 21st, 2009, 06:11 PM

I went across town last weekend to acquire a new front tire (Sport Demon), but they didn't have ANY in stock, and this particular tire was on backorder from the manufacturer. Dealer said they typically only sell OEM tires to 250r riders, and hadn't actually heard of the Sport Demon until I told him about it and he looked them up. I wasn't supposed to see, but I saw on his screen that HIS cost was $113 for a front (in case anyone wondered).

Anyways, it looks like I will have to order a tire regardless of which one I get, so I am wondering what are the options for the 250r (dealer mostly new bigger bikes, of course)?

The ones I know about thus far are the Sport Demon (of course), and the OEM ones..... any others (for street, not track specific)?

addy126 · August 21st, 2009, 06:30 PM

Bob.. I order mine from motorcyclesupertore.com when I need the Sp. Demons. They are always on sale, no sales tax, free shipping and delivered to my door. I take them to my "dealers service dept" and they put them on for, of course a fee, but at least I get what I want in about a weeks time. I"ve always used this method and have never been disappointed. Motorcyclesuperstore will also ship them direct to your preferred installer's location, they arrive there and you arrange for the installation date. I prefer mine in my hands just so I know they've arrived when their expected to arrive.

I just checked and they have them in stock and ready for shipping...

headshrink · August 21st, 2009, 07:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by addy126

I just checked and they have them in stock and ready for shipping...

Rock-on; Thanks!

gamma500 · August 21st, 2009, 07:31 PM

I still am a fan of the BT-45's for aggressive street, particularly for a lightweight, like my 250R. Handles significant rain, wears well without cupping up front, and is confidence inspiring at speed. Good front tire profile so that even at maximum lean, you are still 1/4" + from the edge. At stock pressures, they signal loss of traction very clearly and linearly. If you drop the pressure to 26 psi, the grip will increase to a level I find rarely needed on the street even when playing racer but the downside is loss of traction will be more abrupt and with less warning.

Alex · August 21st, 2009, 08:00 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Category:Tires

headshrink · August 21st, 2009, 09:46 PM

I'm surprised the BT45s scored so much better than the sport demons.... I thought the SDs were the "it" tire for the 250r.

Since I have a SD on the rear, isn't it best to match them, or does it matter?

Alex · August 21st, 2009, 11:53 PM

I'd take that review with a grain of salt; the class-leading Avons in that test turned out to be the worst tires Vex has had on a bike, so while any information can be helpful, all information isn't necessarily accurate for all purposes.

headshrink · August 22nd, 2009, 10:56 AM

I ordered the SD.

addy126 · August 26th, 2009, 03:52 PM

Excellent choice Bob...

headshrink · August 26th, 2009, 03:56 PM

And it looks like I will have it delivered by tomorrow

My tires are feeling less-than-planted this week, but I think most of that is because the air temp in the am has been cooler, so my tire pressure was lower than it needed to be. I check my psi every Thursday (reocurring Outlook appointment), but I checked it earlier this week when it didn't feel right. I rectified that before leaving for work today and felt a little more secure..... well, then there is also the part about getting ready to be replaced too - I'm sure that has something to do with it too.

headshrink · August 27th, 2009, 09:09 PM

Was there a post removed here? I got an email update, but it is nowhere to be found...

Edit: Never mind, I just figured it out. Post was moved to pre-gen.

BTW: My SD came today

Unfortunately it will be another week before I can get it mounted.

Nickds7 · August 27th, 2009, 10:08 PM

Since the question has been answered I'm going to jack the thread real quick...

Whats everyones opinions on the best rain tire?

headshrink · August 27th, 2009, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nickds7

Since the question has been answered I'm going to jack the thread real quick...

Whats everyones opinions on the best rain tire?

Nick, you must not have a car either.. planing ahead?

I used the OEM Dunlops last winter, but have nothing to compare them to.... I am still alive though.

August 21st, 2009, 06:11 PM	#1
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Tire options I went across town last weekend to acquire a new front tire (Sport Demon), but they didn't have ANY in stock, and this particular tire was on backorder from the manufacturer. Dealer said they typically only sell OEM tires to 250r riders, and hadn't actually heard of the Sport Demon until I told him about it and he looked them up. I wasn't supposed to see, but I saw on his screen that HIS cost was $113 for a front (in case anyone wondered). Anyways, it looks like I will have to order a tire regardless of which one I get, so I am wondering what are the options for the 250r (dealer mostly new bigger bikes, of course)? The ones I know about thus far are the Sport Demon (of course), and the OEM ones..... any others (for street, not track specific)?

August 21st, 2009, 08:00 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Category:Tires __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

August 21st, 2009, 11:53 PM	#7
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	I'd take that review with a grain of salt; the class-leading Avons in that test turned out to be the worst tires Vex has had on a bike, so while any information can be helpful, all information isn't necessarily accurate for all purposes. __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

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August 21st, 2009, 06:30 PM	#2
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Bob.. I order mine from motorcyclesupertore.com when I need the Sp. Demons. They are always on sale, no sales tax, free shipping and delivered to my door. I take them to my "dealers service dept" and they put them on for, of course a fee, but at least I get what I want in about a weeks time. I"ve always used this method and have never been disappointed. Motorcyclesuperstore will also ship them direct to your preferred installer's location, they arrive there and you arrange for the installation date. I prefer mine in my hands just so I know they've arrived when their expected to arrive. I just checked and they have them in stock and ready for shipping...

August 21st, 2009, 07:31 PM	#4
gamma500 ninjette.org member Name: Craig Location: Asheville, NC Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250R Posts: 98	I still am a fan of the BT-45's for aggressive street, particularly for a lightweight, like my 250R. Handles significant rain, wears well without cupping up front, and is confidence inspiring at speed. Good front tire profile so that even at maximum lean, you are still 1/4" + from the edge. At stock pressures, they signal loss of traction very clearly and linearly. If you drop the pressure to 26 psi, the grip will increase to a level I find rarely needed on the street even when playing racer but the downside is loss of traction will be more abrupt and with less warning.

August 21st, 2009, 09:46 PM	#6
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I'm surprised the BT45s scored so much better than the sport demons.... I thought the SDs were the "it" tire for the 250r. Since I have a SD on the rear, isn't it best to match them, or does it matter?

August 22nd, 2009, 10:56 AM	#8
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	I ordered the SD.

August 26th, 2009, 03:52 PM	#9
addy126 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: addy126 Location: Tx Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '09 Kawasaki N-250 + '09 Vulcan 900 Classic Lt Posts: A lot.	Excellent choice Bob...

August 26th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#10
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	And it looks like I will have it delivered by tomorrow My tires are feeling less-than-planted this week, but I think most of that is because the air temp in the am has been cooler, so my tire pressure was lower than it needed to be. I check my psi every Thursday (reocurring Outlook appointment), but I checked it earlier this week when it didn't feel right. I rectified that before leaving for work today and felt a little more secure..... well, then there is also the part about getting ready to be replaced too - I'm sure that has something to do with it too.

August 27th, 2009, 09:09 PM	#11
headshrink ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Bob Location: CA Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r, '14 CBR500r Posts: A lot.	Was there a post removed here? I got an email update, but it is nowhere to be found... Edit: Never mind, I just figured it out. Post was moved to pre-gen. BTW: My SD came today Unfortunately it will be another week before I can get it mounted.

August 27th, 2009, 10:08 PM	#12
Nickds7 ninjette.org guru Name: Nick Location: Sacramento, California. Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r Posts: 379	Since the question has been answered I'm going to jack the thread real quick... Whats everyones opinions on the best rain tire?