August 25th, 2009, 10:41 AM | #1 |
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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? |
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August 25th, 2009, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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i've been running 120/70 BT003 soft front & a 140/70 BT090 rear... good combo. havent' tried the new 003 RS tires yet
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August 25th, 2009, 12:43 PM | #3 |
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hmm. any experience or difference you know of when comparing them to a 110/70 front?
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August 25th, 2009, 12:47 PM | #4 |
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nope, thats the only setup i've ever used
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August 26th, 2009, 10:17 AM | #5 |
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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 |
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August 26th, 2009, 10:29 AM | #6 |
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I think Richard has beat you to it, but i think it's buried in some random thread
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August 26th, 2009, 11:25 AM | #7 |
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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 |
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August 26th, 2009, 11:33 AM | #8 |
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Name: Jon
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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.
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August 27th, 2009, 02:04 AM | #9 |
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Name: Wes
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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.
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August 27th, 2009, 02:10 AM | #10 |
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FYI. The BT003 110 profiles like a 120.
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August 27th, 2009, 03:42 AM | #11 |
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August 27th, 2009, 04:53 AM | #12 |
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what do you mean the 110 profiles like a 120?
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August 27th, 2009, 11:03 AM | #13 |
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Name: patricK
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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? |
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August 27th, 2009, 03:56 PM | #14 |
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more contingency and the model is Power One
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August 27th, 2009, 03:58 PM | #15 |
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i've got a contract with bstone, so i can't switch until next year. i think keith (road&track) likes the michilins too.
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August 27th, 2009, 07:50 PM | #16 |
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You friggin factory riders.... I race what I find in the garbage can.
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August 27th, 2009, 07:53 PM | #17 |
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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..
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August 27th, 2009, 07:59 PM | #18 |
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You'll be fine in the slow group. Don't worry about it, just go have fun.
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August 27th, 2009, 08:52 PM | #19 |
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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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August 28th, 2009, 05:12 AM | #20 |
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