Another deal you can't refuse. Front tires anyone?

dubojr1 · September 1st, 2010, 12:50 PM

I will be collecting a $5 finders fee for this one. I'll post my PayPal information shortly for those of you that are kind enough.

http://www.amazon.com/BRIDGESTONE-BT...1#lbhuc_489222

RaceBikeRentals · September 1st, 2010, 04:07 PM

Great find! Ordered a bunch of em! Thanks!

dubojr1 · September 1st, 2010, 04:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Great find! Ordered a bunch of em! Thanks!

That will be $5 per tire sir!

Richard: I thought you were selling the business...

RaceBikeRentals · September 1st, 2010, 04:33 PM

I am, but doesn't change the fact that I am a tire whore

mrlmd · September 1st, 2010, 04:44 PM

Check the date code on those tires - you don't want to buy a 5 year old tire someone wants to get rid of. Many of those "sales" online are on really old tires that have been laying around unsold.

dubojr1 · September 1st, 2010, 04:47 PM

I don't think the BT016 has been out 5 years but I will be checking dates.

randomwalk101 · September 1st, 2010, 09:57 PM

Sweet deal.
Any other size like 120/70/17 or the rear one for cheap?

want1sobad · September 2nd, 2010, 01:58 AM

got mine! john, only deal is on the 110/70 front

fyi, you can order from them direct at www.rockymountainatvmc.com - same price, but they take paypal.

damn amazon......

RaceBikeRentals · September 2nd, 2010, 07:14 AM

Here's the cheapest rear I can find. These are AWESOME tires.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_30-1265

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Here's the cheapest rear I can find. These are AWESOME tires.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_30-1265

Wow! Great price and somehow I didn't know we have one the stores local.

want1sobad · September 2nd, 2010, 07:35 AM

btw jason,

cyclegear will mount tire for $25 if purchased from them and you bring in the wheel

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 07:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by want1sobad

btw jason,

cyclegear will mount tire for free if purchased from them and you bring in the wheel

OMG... This must be my lucky week! Thanks Vince! Now I just need to know when the sale ends.

CZroe · September 2nd, 2010, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RaceBikeRentals

Here's the cheapest rear I can find. These are AWESOME tires.

http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_30-1265

I don't see a 130.

HorizonXP · September 2nd, 2010, 11:31 AM

Would you guys suggest the BT-016s (110 & 150) or the Pirelli Sport Demons (110 & 130) for me? I commute a lot, but twisties on the weekend. I'd say about 75/25 for straight-road & highway versus twisty roads. I do 500 km on a weekend, and about the same commuting during the week. But unfortunately, a lot of straight roads to get to the twisties.

Pricewise, a little bit different, $157 for the BT016s, and $217 for the Sport Demons.

I'm still on the stock IRCs, at 13,000 km.

Thanks.

CZroe · September 2nd, 2010, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubojr1

OMG... This must be my lucky week! Thanks Vince! Now I just need to know when the sale ends.

They always offer free balancing, though...

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I don't see a 130.

Prolly your best option then...

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...5-5-1-1-0-71-1

dubojr1 · September 2nd, 2010, 11:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

They always offer free balancing, though...

Again...Thank you Sir! Great info!

HorizonXP · September 2nd, 2010, 12:51 PM

I bought these tires. I decided I wanted to save my $55, and to use out my USD cash in my US account.

Here's hoping that the 150 rear works out well. I hope it doesn't touch my chain guard, and that it's doesn't mess up my geometry too much.

s2kenny · September 2nd, 2010, 05:33 PM

Killer deal! I wish I had a spare $200 bucks to pick up 4 of these

RaceBikeRentals · September 3rd, 2010, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CZroe

I don't see a 130.

The narrowest the BT016 is available in is a 150. Fits just fine.

Bleak21 · September 3rd, 2010, 05:34 PM

Hi guys, I'd love to pick one of these up but would it fit my older ('05) 250 front? Right now it has 100 front/120 rear. Thx

Alex · September 4th, 2010, 09:13 AM

Nope, these are all 17" tires, the 2007 and earlier bikes use 16" tires.

Zombiphone · September 4th, 2010, 07:39 PM

Whoa, that's a smokin' deal. I've been paying twice that for that front. I've only got three slow novicey track days on my current set, so I don't need it right now, but at that price it wouldn't hurt to have a fresh one (Or five) around for the future. So what's the catch? It just seems too good to be true. I think I'm going to wait until you guys get your tires in and confirm that this is as awesome as it sounds before I commit. Hopefully the deal'll last that long

mrlmd · September 4th, 2010, 08:08 PM

Again, and I don't want to bust anybody's bubble, but call and find out how old those tires are that you want to buy. Ask them to read you the date stamp on the sidewall. I've even had a dealer try and sell me 2 year old tires and I insisted he get me new ones if he wanted my business. Many times, like the old adage, if a deal is too good to be true, it isn't.

Cuongism · September 4th, 2010, 09:23 PM

Mine will arrive this coming week so will let you guys know what the born on date is. Isn't the rule of thumb not to get a tire six years or older? BT 016's came out in 07 and didn't catch on til 08 so still safe in my eyes (if the tires are that old). I'll get a year or two out of them so all still within 6 years

dubojr1 · September 5th, 2010, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cuongism

Mine will arrive this coming week so will let you guys know what the born on date is. Isn't the rule of thumb not to get a tire six years or older? BT 016's came out in 07 and didn't catch on til 08 so still safe in my eyes (if the tires are that old). I'll get a year or two out of them so all still within 6 years

I agree plus this place doesn't seem to have a limit so I would have to assume that they are getting them from a supplier. I don't know but I think everything will be good.

HorizonXP · September 6th, 2010, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Hi *****,

I regret to inform you that we cannot process this order as received.

For reasons we cannot share with you, this order can only be processed with payment made via wire transfer from your bank, we are unable to accept a credit card payment on this order.

If a wire transfer payment is acceptable to you, our bank information is as follows:

SWIFT number: WFBIUS6S
Acct number: 4335497889
Routing number: 121000248

Bank address (if needed):
Wells Fargo Bank
1 Kaiser Plaza
Oakland, CA 94612

Please let us know if you intend to make payment this way, and when the payment is processed so we can watch for it and process your order immediately.

Be sure the bank sends payment enough to cover the full amount of the order in US Dollars and after fees.

Our Current Special:

RYDER CLIPS Shift Sock Two Pack, just $9.99 (save 50%)

Click here:
http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1..._SSBLACK-2PK_G
Thank you for choosing Cycle Gear,

Jesse Duncan
Customer Service Representative
Cycle Gear Direct
4705 Industrial Way
Benicia, CA 94510
1-800-CYCLEGEAR
www.cyclegear.com

What kinda bullshit is this? CycleGear seemed like a reputable company, I've never experienced this with any website. And these guys have brick & mortar stores! WTF?

Now my money is tied up with them and I need to get a rear tire ASAP. Ideas?

Bleak21 · September 7th, 2010, 05:02 AM

WTF, wire transfer? Who does that?

bdavison · September 7th, 2010, 05:17 AM

Wire transfer = you will never see your money or tire.

NEVER send wire transfers.

dubojr1 · September 7th, 2010, 05:47 AM

Maybe you should put some investigation in it yourself. Has there been any recent issues with your credit card. Make sure you have not become a victim of identity theft or anything. Also try to Google your name. I have had the Police department come to my home before looking for an arrest because there is another guy in my city that has the same name. His bill collectors call my home all the time too but I can't seem to stop it.

We found out his history and arrest record online easily to know what we are dealing with.

CZroe · September 7th, 2010, 06:53 AM

In the '90s I paid for large Lik-Sang.com orders using both wire transfers and bank transfers (before most people knew Lik-Sang existed). Hong Kong had only recently become part of China! It worked fine. You can usually trust bigger guys (never on eBay or Craigslist) but, in this day and age, you can't trust that the message really is from the big guys! If they told you this by phone and you got the number from a trusted source, I'd say "go ahead." Otherwise... No.

mrlmd · September 7th, 2010, 07:20 AM

That language is crude and sounds like the typical Nigerian scam. You may have been phished.
Call them, try and put in an order, and see if they tell you this on the phone. Or look them up and see if that is their phone #. Call the bank too and see if that account is legit.
That sounds totally crooked to me.
And what the hell are Shift Socks for anyway? Anyone who buys that deserves to be scammed.

CZroe · September 7th, 2010, 08:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrlmd

That language is crude and sounds like the typical Nigerian scam. You may have been phished.
Call them, try and put in an order, and see if they tell you this on the phone. Or look them up and see if that is their phone #. Call the bank too and see if that account is legit.
That sounds totally crooked to me.
And what the hell are Shift Socks for anyway? Anyone who buys that deserves to be scammed.

I've seen 'em at local dealers. Some are marketed as if they are to keep from marking up you sneakers while others are to keep it from wearing a hole in your boot (happened to me).

Cuongism · September 7th, 2010, 09:05 AM

I own a pair of shift socks

dubojr1 · September 7th, 2010, 09:05 AM

I had one but I don't use it any more.

Cuongism · September 7th, 2010, 09:38 AM

Yea, I don't either but I'm a sucker for anything infomercially and somewhat cheap.

Cuongism · September 7th, 2010, 10:43 AM

So, got my tire today

I ordered them on Thursday and yesterday was a holiday so not too shabby on shipping time. It ships from Utah btw.

Born on date is 34th week of 08 so about two years. I'll get a year out of them so not a bad deal at all ($49!!!).

dubojr1 · September 7th, 2010, 10:53 AM

Yeah that date doesn't scare me at all. Thanks for the info. Mine should be here tomorrow.

want1sobad · September 7th, 2010, 10:56 AM

get mine thursday

Cuongism · September 7th, 2010, 10:58 AM

I'm going to check out cycle gear today to see if they have the rear in stock for $99. So in all, $148 for a set is such a steal. Thanks again Jason!

September 1st, 2010, 12:50 PM	#1
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Another deal you can't refuse. Front tires anyone? I will be collecting a $5 finders fee for this one. I'll post my PayPal information shortly for those of you that are kind enough. http://www.amazon.com/BRIDGESTONE-BT...1#lbhuc_489222 __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 1st, 2010, 04:07 PM	#2
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Great find! Ordered a bunch of em! Thanks! __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

September 1st, 2010, 04:33 PM	#4
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	I am, but doesn't change the fact that I am a tire whore __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

September 1st, 2010, 04:47 PM	#6
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I don't think the BT016 has been out 5 years but I will be checking dates. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 2nd, 2010, 07:14 AM	#9
RaceBikeRentals Pimpin Name: Richard Location: Ninja 250 Whorehouse Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): Bunch of em Posts: 973	Here's the cheapest rear I can find. These are AWESOME tires. http://www.cyclegear.com/spgm.cfm?L1...em=TUC_30-1265 __________________________________________________ -Richard MotoList.com <<<List your stuff!

September 1st, 2010, 04:44 PM	#5
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Check the date code on those tires - you don't want to buy a 5 year old tire someone wants to get rid of. Many of those "sales" online are on really old tires that have been laying around unsold.

September 1st, 2010, 09:57 PM	#7
randomwalk101 self wrencher Name: john Location: houston Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 08 250r and 07 600r Posts: A lot.	Sweet deal. Any other size like 120/70/17 or the rear one for cheap?

September 2nd, 2010, 01:58 AM	#8
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	got mine! john, only deal is on the 110/70 front fyi, you can order from them direct at www.rockymountainatvmc.com - same price, but they take paypal. damn amazon......

September 2nd, 2010, 07:35 AM	#11
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	btw jason, cyclegear will mount tire for $25 if purchased from them and you bring in the wheel

September 2nd, 2010, 11:31 AM	#14
HorizonXP ninjette.org member Name: X Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Lime Green/Diablo Black Posts: 126	Would you guys suggest the BT-016s (110 & 150) or the Pirelli Sport Demons (110 & 130) for me? I commute a lot, but twisties on the weekend. I'd say about 75/25 for straight-road & highway versus twisty roads. I do 500 km on a weekend, and about the same commuting during the week. But unfortunately, a lot of straight roads to get to the twisties. Pricewise, a little bit different, $157 for the BT016s, and $217 for the Sport Demons. I'm still on the stock IRCs, at 13,000 km. Thanks.

September 2nd, 2010, 12:51 PM	#18
HorizonXP ninjette.org member Name: X Location: Toronto Join Date: Apr 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250 SE Lime Green/Diablo Black Posts: 126	I bought these tires. I decided I wanted to save my $55, and to use out my USD cash in my US account. Here's hoping that the 150 rear works out well. I hope it doesn't touch my chain guard, and that it's doesn't mess up my geometry too much.

September 2nd, 2010, 05:33 PM	#19
s2kenny Lean in Name: Ken Location: San Diego, California Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): Pearl White 250r, Raven R6, Black 600RR, Silver Ninja 250 Posts: 111	Killer deal! I wish I had a spare $200 bucks to pick up 4 of these

September 3rd, 2010, 05:34 PM	#21
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	Hi guys, I'd love to pick one of these up but would it fit my older ('05) 250 front? Right now it has 100 front/120 rear. Thx

September 4th, 2010, 09:13 AM	#22
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	Nope, these are all 17" tires, the 2007 and earlier bikes use 16" 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)

September 4th, 2010, 07:39 PM	#23
Zombiphone CVMA/AFM #72 Name: Tiffani Location: Los Angeles, Ca Join Date: Oct 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250r (Racebike), 2015 FZ-07(Tourer), 2001 KX65(LOL bike) Posts: A lot.	Whoa, that's a smokin' deal. I've been paying twice that for that front. I've only got three slow novicey track days on my current set, so I don't need it right now, but at that price it wouldn't hurt to have a fresh one (Or five) around for the future. So what's the catch? It just seems too good to be true. I think I'm going to wait until you guys get your tires in and confirm that this is as awesome as it sounds before I commit. Hopefully the deal'll last that long

September 4th, 2010, 08:08 PM	#24
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	Again, and I don't want to bust anybody's bubble, but call and find out how old those tires are that you want to buy. Ask them to read you the date stamp on the sidewall. I've even had a dealer try and sell me 2 year old tires and I insisted he get me new ones if he wanted my business. Many times, like the old adage, if a deal is too good to be true, it isn't.

September 4th, 2010, 09:23 PM	#25
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Mine will arrive this coming week so will let you guys know what the born on date is. Isn't the rule of thumb not to get a tire six years or older? BT 016's came out in 07 and didn't catch on til 08 so still safe in my eyes (if the tires are that old). I'll get a year or two out of them so all still within 6 years

September 7th, 2010, 05:02 AM	#28
Bleak21 ninjette.org member Name: Dan Location: JerZ Join Date: Sep 2010 Motorcycle(s): 05 Ninjette Posts: 131	WTF, wire transfer? Who does that?

September 7th, 2010, 05:17 AM	#29
bdavison Wartown, USA Name: Bryan Location: Warner Robins, GA Join Date: Nov 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Ninja 250R SE, 2007 Ninja 650R, and assorted other bikes Posts: A lot.	Wire transfer = you will never see your money or tire. NEVER send wire transfers.

September 7th, 2010, 05:47 AM	#30
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Maybe you should put some investigation in it yourself. Has there been any recent issues with your credit card. Make sure you have not become a victim of identity theft or anything. Also try to Google your name. I have had the Police department come to my home before looking for an arrest because there is another guy in my city that has the same name. His bill collectors call my home all the time too but I can't seem to stop it. We found out his history and arrest record online easily to know what we are dealing with. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 7th, 2010, 06:53 AM	#31
CZroe CPT Falcon Name: J.Emmett Turner Location: Newnan, GA Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): '08 CP Blue EX250J, '97 unpainted EX250F, 2nd '97 unpainted EX250F (no engine), '07 black EX250F Posts: A lot.	In the '90s I paid for large Lik-Sang.com orders using both wire transfers and bank transfers (before most people knew Lik-Sang existed). Hong Kong had only recently become part of China! It worked fine. You can usually trust bigger guys (never on eBay or Craigslist) but, in this day and age, you can't trust that the message really is from the big guys! If they told you this by phone and you got the number from a trusted source, I'd say "go ahead." Otherwise... No.

September 7th, 2010, 07:20 AM	#32
mrlmd ninjette.org sage Name: Marc Location: Crawfordville, Florida Join Date: Jan 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2005 Suzuki S50, 2006 Kawasaki Ninja EX250F, 1990 Honda PC800, 2000 Yamaha TW200 Posts: 848	That language is crude and sounds like the typical Nigerian scam. You may have been phished. Call them, try and put in an order, and see if they tell you this on the phone. Or look them up and see if that is their phone #. Call the bank too and see if that account is legit. That sounds totally crooked to me. And what the hell are Shift Socks for anyway? Anyone who buys that deserves to be scammed.

September 7th, 2010, 09:05 AM	#34
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I own a pair of shift socks

September 7th, 2010, 09:05 AM	#35
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	I had one but I don't use it any more. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 7th, 2010, 09:38 AM	#36
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	Yea, I don't either but I'm a sucker for anything infomercially and somewhat cheap.

September 7th, 2010, 10:43 AM	#37
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	So, got my tire today I ordered them on Thursday and yesterday was a holiday so not too shabby on shipping time. It ships from Utah btw. Born on date is 34th week of 08 so about two years. I'll get a year out of them so not a bad deal at all ($49!!!).

September 7th, 2010, 10:53 AM	#38
dubojr1 ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Jason Location: Jacksonville, Florida Join Date: May 2010 Motorcycle(s): 09 Ninja 250R SE, 07 Honda CRF230F, 06 Honda CRF150F Posts: A lot.	Yeah that date doesn't scare me at all. Thanks for the info. Mine should be here tomorrow. __________________________________________________ 09 250R SE: Paying it forward one post at a time! Don't forget to add yourself to our Member Map

September 7th, 2010, 10:56 AM	#39
want1sobad Ninjette CPT Name: Vince Location: jacksonville, fl Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Black 08 250r Posts: A lot.	get mine thursday

September 7th, 2010, 10:58 AM	#40
Cuongism ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Cuong Location: San Diego Join Date: Jul 2010 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250r, 2007 Daytona 675 Posts: A lot.	I'm going to check out cycle gear today to see if they have the rear in stock for $99. So in all, $148 for a set is such a steal. Thanks again Jason!

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