January 16th, 2013, 12:28 PM | #1 |
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Name: Steve
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Need help upgrading my tires
Ok, well my tires need replacing. I'm currently on stock IRC's with over 15,000 Miles
Needless to say, they are a bit squarish (pics will be uploaded when I get home). I did about 95% commuting/highway with them. I had a few runs of twistie roads but those miles mean nothing as I'm not aggressive on the streets. I'm currently looking at the the Battleax bt45's, Dunlop GT501's, Conti Go and Pilot Road/Activ tires. Which one you think would be best and do you know of any discount codes /low prices. I've done lots of research but looking for people who have put miles on the tires they recommend and low prices. I have a set of Sport Demons at home for my track days and for the Level 1 CSS course. Thanks |
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January 16th, 2013, 12:51 PM | #2 |
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Got stock Dunlop 501s on my 08. Still on the original set, going on 13 k miles. No issues, no complaints. They seem to work just fine for me.
Hard to really know if moving away from them would be a vast improvement. I've been riding since 1987, but this is my first bike after a long, long hiatus... so I have zero experience with anything other than what came on the bike. The stock IRCs have gotten a lot of bad buzz on the net, but I've also read that the latest ones (current standard issue) have been improved somehow. Sometimes I think that too much is made of the relative advantages of tires, particularly for street use. The track is a different matter, of course. When I went riding with eddiekay last year -- he's a pretty spirited guy and likes to go fast on the twisties -- I noticed that his bike had IRCs so I asked him if he'd had any issues. He wasn't even aware that's what they were! Never bothered to look. So I guess the "crap" IRCs were working just fine.... |
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January 16th, 2013, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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The 45s are plenty sticky for the ninjette on track. A few of us have tried them.
I bought my BT45s at Chaparral-Racing.com. I got the 120/140 size. They didn't have the 110 front so I got the 120. The 130 rear is like 3 dollars cheaper than the 140. I don't know if they still offer free shipping or not though.
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January 16th, 2013, 01:10 PM | #4 |
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I've had the Conti-Go's, now I have the BT-45's. See my review.
http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=109350 |
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January 16th, 2013, 01:24 PM | #5 | ||
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I to think too much is made of advantages of street tires. I think they will all be "sticky" to a point. A point in which I never see myself riding in. Track tires, well that's where I think you have to be extremely picky. I'm looking at these tires because most are recommended by the good folks here on the forum and because I know they will fit and I can expect certain things from certain tires (wet riding, wear...) Wish I would've went on that ride with you and eddie. I never did do that valve adjustment on that weekend Quote:
I want something to last me from no until at least the end of may. I estimate I would have traveled about 1500-2000 miles of which 10-20 miles are from twisties. The rest would be from commuting/highway. Also, I would have hit the track at least once (TOTAL NOOB). After all this, I'm hoping to be able to do the level 1 CSS course with these same tires. If not, I would just install the Sport Demons. |
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January 16th, 2013, 01:26 PM | #6 | |
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Problem is, I do not want to move up in size. I want to stick with the 110/130 combo. What you think? Good Job on the thread. |
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January 16th, 2013, 01:51 PM | #7 |
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BT45s will be good since they are dual compound touring tires. They won't square off as quickly as a softer stickier tire and they will still feel worlds better than the IRC's
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January 16th, 2013, 02:18 PM | #8 | |
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Check here for other comparative pricing. http://www.americanmototire.com/index.php |
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January 16th, 2013, 02:32 PM | #9 | ||
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January 17th, 2013, 10:08 AM | #10 |
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Just purchased the BT45's from American Moto Tire for $195.86 shipped.
Front: 110/70-17 M/C 54H Rear: 130/70-17 M/C 62H Thanks All. |
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January 18th, 2013, 02:11 PM | #11 |
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I like my 110 front 140 rear combos. Currently I'm running the diablo rossa II's and really like the grip!
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January 18th, 2013, 02:26 PM | #12 |
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Ordered yesterday. Received today.
Super Fast |
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January 18th, 2013, 02:41 PM | #13 |
RIP Alex
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holy crap that's fast! Their warehouse must be close by!
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