Another Tires Question

paterick4o8 · August 25th, 2009, 10:41 AM

So I'm getting ready to hit the track on 9/15 @ Thunderhill

Part of this process is getting new tires. I definitely got my eyes on the Bridgestone BT003 RS tires. I called a supplier who says they don't have a 110 front and can't order until 9/15, but they do have the 120 Fronts in stock.

Because of this, I'm wondering about going with a BT003 RS 120 Front and a 140 Rear. Does anyone see any problems with this?

Otherwise, I'm also thinking that if I can't get a BT003 RS front in 110, maybe I can go with a BT016 110 Front and a BT003 RS 140 rear. Any opinions or feedback with these options?

Broom · August 25th, 2009, 12:15 PM

i've been running 120/70 BT003 soft front & a 140/70 BT090 rear... good combo. havent' tried the new 003 RS tires yet

paterick4o8 · August 25th, 2009, 12:43 PM

hmm. any experience or difference you know of when comparing them to a 110/70 front?

Broom · August 25th, 2009, 12:47 PM

nope, thats the only setup i've ever used

paterick4o8 · August 26th, 2009, 10:17 AM

well looks like I'm able to get the 110 & 140 in the BT003RS from another dealer for a good deal.
Perhaps I'll be the first member on Ninjette.org to review them after my trackday

Broom · August 26th, 2009, 10:29 AM

I think Richard has beat you to it, but i think it's buried in some random thread
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paterick4o8 · August 26th, 2009, 11:25 AM

Hmm, ok I'll try and look for it

btw here's a review from another forum I came upon if anyone's interested:

http://www.southbayriders.com/forums...43&postcount=7

Broom · August 26th, 2009, 11:33 AM

that review sounds pretty similar to what richard had to say about them.

if i remember right, he was saying that they seemed better on smaller, technical tracks, and not so good on the larger tracks with bigger turns.

i'm on the fence about trying them or not right now. i'm due for a set of tires, but i have a championship within reach. i'm afraid i'll switch tires and not like it.

RSPILOT · August 27th, 2009, 02:04 AM

I tried BT003 110/70 & 140/70 this last July at Willow big track. Rear is good. The front? All I can say is after I use my last new set of BT090's, I'm switching to Michelin.

RSPILOT · August 27th, 2009, 02:10 AM

FYI. The BT003 110 profiles like a 120.

rockNroll · August 27th, 2009, 03:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSPILOT

FYI. The BT003 110 profiles like a 120.

The 003RS front does too.

gizmogamez · August 27th, 2009, 04:53 AM

what do you mean the 110 profiles like a 120?

paterick4o8 · August 27th, 2009, 11:03 AM

understood.. stick with what you got right now and gluck with the races, Broom.

Wes, why exactly the switch to Michelin, and which model are you considering?

RSPILOT · August 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM

more contingency and the model is Power One

Broom · August 27th, 2009, 03:58 PM

i've got a contract with bstone, so i can't switch until next year. i think keith (road&track) likes the michilins too.

RaceBikeRentals · August 27th, 2009, 07:50 PM

You friggin factory riders.... I race what I find in the garbage can.

andrewexd · August 27th, 2009, 07:53 PM

is it ok to use the stock tires at the track ? I have 1.3k miles on them... I know its not optimal but is enough ? Does anyone think its ok to go to the track with my limited experience ? Im starting school so I only have a couple weeks or else it will wait for a while..

RaceBikeRentals · August 27th, 2009, 07:59 PM

You'll be fine in the slow group. Don't worry about it, just go have fun.

andrewexd · August 27th, 2009, 08:52 PM

damnit I don't have health insurance

come on obama... lol. J/W is medical insurance from your bike company the same thing ? I told my dad to get me medical because we don;t have health insurance but im not sure he changed our coverage (he rides too)... and hes in philly right now so looks like im outta luck

paterick4o8 · August 28th, 2009, 05:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

You friggin factory riders.... I race what I find in the garbage can.

woohoo, IRCs all the way!

August 25th, 2009, 10:41 AM	#1
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Another Tires Question So I'm getting ready to hit the track on 9/15 @ Thunderhill Part of this process is getting new tires. I definitely got my eyes on the Bridgestone BT003 RS tires. I called a supplier who says they don't have a 110 front and can't order until 9/15, but they do have the 120 Fronts in stock. Because of this, I'm wondering about going with a BT003 RS 120 Front and a 140 Rear. Does anyone see any problems with this? Otherwise, I'm also thinking that if I can't get a BT003 RS front in 110, maybe I can go with a BT016 110 Front and a BT003 RS 140 rear. Any opinions or feedback with these options?

August 25th, 2009, 12:15 PM	#2
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i've been running 120/70 BT003 soft front & a 140/70 BT090 rear... good combo. havent' tried the new 003 RS tires yet __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 25th, 2009, 12:47 PM	#4
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	nope, thats the only setup i've ever used __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 26th, 2009, 11:33 AM	#8
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	that review sounds pretty similar to what richard had to say about them. if i remember right, he was saying that they seemed better on smaller, technical tracks, and not so good on the larger tracks with bigger turns. i'm on the fence about trying them or not right now. i'm due for a set of tires, but i have a championship within reach. i'm afraid i'll switch tires and not like it. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 27th, 2009, 03:58 PM	#15
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	i've got a contract with bstone, so i can't switch until next year. i think keith (road&track) likes the michilins too. __________________________________________________ Las Escobas -- Track Bikes Save Lives JonBroom.com

August 25th, 2009, 12:43 PM	#3
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	hmm. any experience or difference you know of when comparing them to a 110/70 front?

August 26th, 2009, 10:17 AM	#5
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	well looks like I'm able to get the 110 & 140 in the BT003RS from another dealer for a good deal. Perhaps I'll be the first member on Ninjette.org to review them after my trackday

August 26th, 2009, 10:29 AM	#6
Broom Track Junkie Name: Jon Location: Dallas Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 Ninja 250r Track Bike, DR350 commuter, KDX220 woods bike Posts: 602	I think Richard has beat you to it, but i think it's buried in some random thread Posted via Mobile Device

August 26th, 2009, 11:25 AM	#7
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	Hmm, ok I'll try and look for it btw here's a review from another forum I came upon if anyone's interested: http://www.southbayriders.com/forums...43&postcount=7

August 27th, 2009, 02:04 AM	#9
RSPILOT ninjette.org member Name: Wes Location: SoCal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Too many. Some are in the house. Posts: 75	I tried BT003 110/70 & 140/70 this last July at Willow big track. Rear is good. The front? All I can say is after I use my last new set of BT090's, I'm switching to Michelin.

August 27th, 2009, 02:10 AM	#10
RSPILOT ninjette.org member Name: Wes Location: SoCal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Too many. Some are in the house. Posts: 75	FYI. The BT003 110 profiles like a 120.

August 27th, 2009, 04:53 AM	#12
gizmogamez ninjette.org member Name: Mike Location: Barrie, Ontario, Canada Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE Green Posts: 217	what do you mean the 110 profiles like a 120?

August 27th, 2009, 11:03 AM	#13
paterick4o8 ninjette.org sage Name: patricK Location: San Jose, CA--BAY AREA! Join Date: Mar 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 blue 250R [sold]. '09 lime ZX-6R [stolen :( ]. '06 blue 636. Posts: 918	understood.. stick with what you got right now and gluck with the races, Broom. Wes, why exactly the switch to Michelin, and which model are you considering?

August 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM	#14
RSPILOT ninjette.org member Name: Wes Location: SoCal Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Too many. Some are in the house. Posts: 75	more contingency and the model is Power One

August 27th, 2009, 07:50 PM	#16
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	You friggin factory riders.... I race what I find in the garbage can. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 27th, 2009, 07:53 PM	#17
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	is it ok to use the stock tires at the track ? I have 1.3k miles on them... I know its not optimal but is enough ? Does anyone think its ok to go to the track with my limited experience ? Im starting school so I only have a couple weeks or else it will wait for a while..

August 27th, 2009, 07:59 PM	#18
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	You'll be fine in the slow group. Don't worry about it, just go have fun. __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

August 27th, 2009, 08:52 PM	#19
andrewexd ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: LA Join Date: Aug 2009 Motorcycle(s): 07 GSXR600 (N250 sold :( ) Posts: 415	damnit I don't have health insurance come on obama... lol. J/W is medical insurance from your bike company the same thing ? I told my dad to get me medical because we don;t have health insurance but im not sure he changed our coverage (he rides too)... and hes in philly right now so looks like im outta luck

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