BT-003RS longevity

cuong-nutz · November 23rd, 2011, 05:55 PM

How many miles or sessions are you getting out of your set of tires?

randy328 · November 23rd, 2011, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

How many miles or sessions are you getting out of your set of tires?

We put a new set BT003R 120 front and BT003RS 140 rear on and ran the following on it:

8 hour Endurance Race
6 session race school (20 minutes each)
7 session trackday (teaching in beginner level, 20 minutes each)
7 session trackday (riding, 20 minutes each)
2 hour Endurance Race
3 Sprint races (8 laps each)
... around 17 hours total (about 1,000 miles).

Next set, we ran:

3 hour Endurance Race
7 session trackday (teaching in beginner level, 20 minutes each)
6 hour Endurance Race
2 hour Endurance Race
2 hour Endurance race
5 Sprint Races (8 laps each)
... also around 17 hours total (about 1,000 miles).

Could start to feel a little slippage at the last endurance race, last hour or so.

Next year I will probably run no more than 15 hours to prevent any issues.

I see you are in Houston...ran Cresson, mini course at TWS and ECR. Endurance was CMRA races, trackdays with RideSmart.

KURT · November 23rd, 2011, 09:09 PM

FYI... I put a set on my wife's bike last year. She has about 2500 street-only miles on them, and they hardly show any wear.

cuong-nutz · November 24th, 2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by randy328

We put a new set BT003R 120 front and BT003RS 140 rear....

I see you are in Houston...ran Cresson, mini course at TWS and ECR. Endurance was CMRA races, trackdays with RideSmart.

What made you choose a 120 over a 110 for the front?

I want to get into racing since you get to put your riding skills to use and you grow better competing with other riders vs track days. Things holding me back is finances at the moment along with school.

randy328 · November 24th, 2011, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cuong-nutz

What made you choose a 120 over a 110 for the front?

I want to get into racing since you get to put your riding skills to use and you grow better competing with other riders vs track days. Things holding me back is finances at the moment along with school.

We wanted a good, sticky, DOT Competition front, and of the manufacturers we wanted, and the compounds we wanted, and the prices we wanted, nobody had a 110. So, we went with the 120 and then setup the bike to handle with the 120 on it. With a well setup bike (suspension, etc) we found that the 120 front gave us a good feeling of stability without compromising turning ability that we had with the 110s.

The front is a DOT competition Type 4 (soft). The Type 3 carcass has a pointier profile, and for me it seems it handles a lot like the 110, but it is a little harder. We opted for the softer compound as it is stickier, but I really liked the V shaped profile.

675Raisinator · December 12th, 2011, 11:40 AM

what does a full set of the bridgestones go for front/rear ??

cuong-nutz · December 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM

Front $115 120/60/17
Rear $126 140/60/17
Motorcycle superstore

If you get them from John over at SCCRC, He'll install and balance with purchase of tires. I think his prices are pretty awesome.
http://www.scracecenter.com/

cynicalkit · December 16th, 2011, 09:40 AM

Yup mine lasted all year and I think my set cost about $200 flat.

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by cynicalkit

Yup mine lasted all year and I think my set cost about $200 flat.

$200 a set? You guys sponsoring?

dino74 · December 16th, 2011, 10:34 AM

I've been buying my BT-003RS from www.jcmotors.com, they're located Irvine, Ca.

If anyone in Socal knows of cheaper prices please let me know.

Front $93 Rear $103

If you buy from them, call them first to see if they are in stock. It usually takes them 1-2 days to get them from the warehouse.

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 10:38 AM

Okay, I'm starting to get really upset for reasons I won't get into but could you guys tell me how long you've been getting these prices for?

EDIT - Dino, those are holiday prices...what were you paying for them before?

cynicalkit · December 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM

I got my ninja for my birthday/xmas last year so i've had it only a year and only bought one set. I have to buy another set before my next day out and I believe it will cost 2 and change. Yes it is a perk and Jon you know why.

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by cynicalkit

I got my ninja for my birthday/xmas last year so i've had it only a year and only bought one set. I have to buy another set before my next day out and I believe it will cost 2 and change. Yes it is a perk and Jon you know why.

Yes it is a perk but you still didn't answer my question:

Are you guys sponsoring?

dino74 · December 16th, 2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

EDIT - Dino, those are holiday prices...what were you paying for them before?

The first time I bought them was in July for the same price .... Their "Summer Sale"

Then I bought another front at the same price ... Their "Fall Sale"

I'm guessing after Jan 1, it will be their "New Year Sale"

cynicalkit · December 16th, 2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

Yes it is a perk but you still didn't answer my question:

Are you guys sponsoring?

Yes. Lemme PM you.

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cynicalkit

Yes. Lemme PM you.

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by dino74

The first time I bought them was in July for the same price .... Their "Summer Sale"

Then I bought another front at the same price ... Their "Fall Sale"

I'm guessing after Jan 1, it will be their "New Year Sale"

This sucks...not for you guys but for me.

dino74 · December 16th, 2011, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Nemesis

... could you guys tell me how long you've been getting these prices for?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=79019

cynicalkit · December 16th, 2011, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dino74

The first time I bought them was in July for the same price .... Their "Summer Sale"

Then I bought another front at the same price ... Their "Fall Sale"

I'm guessing after Jan 1, it will be their "New Year Sale"

That's a smokin deal if they are always on sale for whatever reason. Just wish they weren't in irvine

Nemesis · December 16th, 2011, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by dino74

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=79019

Thx. Okay, I don't feel so bad now. I got my tires way before the sale took place so I can't complain, to an extent.

Scattcatt · December 19th, 2011, 08:52 PM

My bike came with a 120/150 set of 003RS's and I personally logged 5300 miles on them (mostly commute, but twisties as well, no track time) plus whatever was on them to begin with. I now have a 110/140 set and have logged about 4000 miles on them (same load: mostly commute, some twisties, no track) and they're still in very good condition. I weigh about 203 pounds and I have the rear preload on 5, might make a bit of a difference, a lighter rider should easily get better mileage out of them

abhijitz · December 26th, 2011, 04:15 PM

Jc motors is turning out to be expwnsive with shipping and tax for me, my contact said he can do 215 shipped. If u guys are interested, pm me

675Raisinator · December 27th, 2011, 02:58 PM

I just set my bike up with 120/140... what a difference .... I dont know waht to do with all the extra confidence

csmith12 · December 27th, 2011, 03:03 PM

4 "really" hard tracks on mine and still got at least 2 left in em.

csmith12 · December 27th, 2011, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 675Raisinator

I just set my bike up with 120/140... what a difference .... I dont know waht to do with all the extra confidence

How do you like the turn in difference? Just falls right in right?

csmith12 · December 27th, 2011, 03:05 PM

oh...

go faster! with the extra confidence

dino74 · December 27th, 2011, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 675Raisinator

I just set my bike up with 120/140... what a difference .... I dont know waht to do with all the extra confidence

Which front did you go with?

abhijitz · December 27th, 2011, 10:12 PM

+1 ... i need to know that, as if i buy 120, i get cheaper price than 215$

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Originally Posted by dino74

Which front did you go with?

November 23rd, 2011, 05:55 PM	#1
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	BT-003RS longevity How many miles or sessions are you getting out of your set of tires? __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

November 23rd, 2011, 09:09 PM	#3
KURT Resident Old Guy Name: Kurt Location: Goodyear, Az Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): sold Posts: 264	FYI... I put a set on my wife's bike last year. She has about 2500 street-only miles on them, and they hardly show any wear. __________________________________________________ Resident old guy... get off my lawn!

December 12th, 2011, 02:48 PM	#7
cuong-nutz RIP Alex Name: Cuong Location: Houston, TX Join Date: Apr 2011 Motorcycle(s): '10 250r, '09 265r Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 2	Front $115 120/60/17 Rear $126 140/60/17 Motorcycle superstore If you get them from John over at SCCRC, He'll install and balance with purchase of tires. I think his prices are pretty awesome. http://www.scracecenter.com/ __________________________________________________ HalfFast Racing Team Serving Greater Houston Area Riders:WFO Riders MotoHouston HPC CMRA Ride Smart Fastline Lone Star Track Days

December 16th, 2011, 10:34 AM	#10
dino74 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: dino Location: Oceanside, Ca Join Date: Nov 2010 Motorcycle(s): '09 250 Street, '09 250 Race, '13 300 Race Posts: A lot.	I've been buying my BT-003RS from www.jcmotors.com, they're located Irvine, Ca. If anyone in Socal knows of cheaper prices please let me know. Front $93 Rear $103 If you buy from them, call them first to see if they are in stock. It usually takes them 1-2 days to get them from the warehouse. __________________________________________________ CVMA #55

December 16th, 2011, 10:38 AM	#11
Nemesis CVMA #74 WSMC #750 Name: Nemesis Location: On the track Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): All of them Posts: A lot.	Okay, I'm starting to get really upset for reasons I won't get into but could you guys tell me how long you've been getting these prices for? EDIT - Dino, those are holiday prices...what were you paying for them before? __________________________________________________

December 12th, 2011, 11:40 AM	#6
675Raisinator ninjette.org member Name: Zander the Expander Location: Houston, Texas Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki 250 (Track scooter) 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 153	what does a full set of the bridgestones go for front/rear ??

December 16th, 2011, 09:40 AM	#8
cynicalkit la pussy gata Name: kit Location: xx Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): big wheel Posts: 540	Yup mine lasted all year and I think my set cost about $200 flat.

December 16th, 2011, 10:56 AM	#12
cynicalkit la pussy gata Name: kit Location: xx Join Date: Jan 2011 Motorcycle(s): big wheel Posts: 540	I got my ninja for my birthday/xmas last year so i've had it only a year and only bought one set. I have to buy another set before my next day out and I believe it will cost 2 and change. Yes it is a perk and Jon you know why.

December 19th, 2011, 08:52 PM	#21
Scattcatt ninjette.org sage Name: Zach Location: Michigan Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawasaki Ninja 250R, 2003 Honda CBR600RR Posts: 721 Blog Entries: 1	My bike came with a 120/150 set of 003RS's and I personally logged 5300 miles on them (mostly commute, but twisties as well, no track time) plus whatever was on them to begin with. I now have a 110/140 set and have logged about 4000 miles on them (same load: mostly commute, some twisties, no track) and they're still in very good condition. I weigh about 203 pounds and I have the rear preload on 5, might make a bit of a difference, a lighter rider should easily get better mileage out of them __________________________________________________ ATGATT

December 26th, 2011, 04:15 PM	#22
abhijitz ninjette.org sage Name: Abhijit Location: San Francisco Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): Many Two Wheels .. Posts: 611	Jc motors is turning out to be expwnsive with shipping and tax for me, my contact said he can do 215 shipped. If u guys are interested, pm me

December 27th, 2011, 02:58 PM	#23
675Raisinator ninjette.org member Name: Zander the Expander Location: Houston, Texas Join Date: Nov 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Kawasaki 250 (Track scooter) 2012 Triumph Daytona 675 Posts: 153	I just set my bike up with 120/140... what a difference .... I dont know waht to do with all the extra confidence

December 27th, 2011, 03:03 PM	#24
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	4 "really" hard tracks on mine and still got at least 2 left in em. __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

December 27th, 2011, 03:05 PM	#26
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	oh... go faster! with the extra confidence __________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

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