Tyres Again

For general Technical and Performance Discussions
corbywan
KSRC Member
KSRC Member
Posts: 227
Joined: Tue May 04, 2004 5:13 pm
Location: Melbourne, VIC

Re: re: Tyres Again

Post by corbywan »

mrmina wrote:
tyre change soon. looks like the 014/020 comb or pilot powers all round
Mina
Go the Pilots, trust me and trust Mario, you will not be disappointed.

Also if you dont have any confidence in the tyres that you have on your bike now, then in my opinion, do not wait until you need new tyres, get them sooner rather than later. Ask at the tyre place for a small discount or trade-in price. The tyre place may be able to sell them second hand thereby giving you a better price on new tyres.
No confidence in your bike/tyres or any other part of your equipment can add up to a disaster where you may get a close up look at the local council's handy work!!! And we dont want or need that.

To me confidence equals comfort equals better riding experience.

Anyway this is just my opinion.
Happy riding :)
Corbywan
"ZX6R - The laws of physics want their virginity back! "
User avatar
aardvark
Apprentice Post Whore :-)
Apprentice Post Whore :-)
Posts: 5766
Joined: Wed Apr 07, 2004 6:45 pm
Bike: Yamaha
State: South Australia
Location: Adelaide, S.A.
Contact:

re: Tyres Again

Post by aardvark »

I've got an 019 on the front and an 020 on the rear. I love my Bridgies. Having said that, after trying out the Metzler M1 Sportecs on the K1200, I think I'll give them a shot next time.
User avatar
Phil
Philthy
Philthy
Posts: 5811
Joined: Thu Jul 01, 2004 8:44 am
Location: somewhere in nasho

Re: re: Tyres Again

Post by Phil »

aardvark wrote:I've got an 019 on the front and an 020 on the rear. I love my Bridgies. Having said that, after trying out the Metzler M1 Sportecs on the K1200, I think I'll give them a shot next time.
i love my m1's just ask ty, dave and dave what i think of them.

i usually get about 4-5K from a rear and more from a front. although the 105K's of twisty's on an un named road (fair go i told u guys about mt granya, gotta keep some secrets) and the bega - candello - wyndham - cathcart road have taken a toll on the current one.

then again now were back to reality in the "big smoke" it may last longer, plug and all.
Phil

2018 Z900RS
2017 Z125 Pro

HCC - Road Captain
mrmina
Apprentice Post Whore :-)
Apprentice Post Whore :-)
Posts: 7039
Joined: Wed Apr 21, 2004 8:11 pm
Location: Sydenham, Victoria

re: Tyres Again

Post by mrmina »

i was more leaning towards the pilots.

Thats not a bad idea corrie. Might do some ringing around. I also have a connection into Peter Stevens which should get me the pilots cheap as shit (at the worst 15% if i loose the connection).

like i said i would love to get low and hammer, but dont have confidence in the tyre cos i've heard bad things and also at 160km/h the tyre feel like there no balanced, it could be a flat spot. Dont know :!:

Thanks for the comments corrie
[url]www.rmsmg.com.au
KLR
KSRC Regular
KSRC Regular
Posts: 556
Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Location: Brisbane Australia

re: Tyres Again

Post by KLR »

I am now a Pilot Power convert

Not only do they look great however even fresh and unscrubbed the ride and grip are just confidence inspiring( road about 60k's home over Mt Cootha etc, taking it easy but still giving them a good scrubbing in )!! Mick at Goodna(who it took me 45mins to find!!! cause its in a shed in suburbia was going to charge me 359 for 020's or 370 fitted for Powers

Powers for me baby!! I am sure you have all guessed I am a happy camper right now.

Good to see what they can do on Sunday.

And Mick also gave me the steel valves( that are at a 90 degree angle ) so it makes it easier to inflate the tyre for $5 nicker for both wheels.
Nothing At All.
kempy
KSRC Member
KSRC Member
Posts: 289
Joined: Sun Jul 25, 2004 11:56 am
Bike: ZX6R
State: New South Wales
Location: Sydney, Australia

re: Tyres Again

Post by kempy »

HA! Was there just two days ago myself mate! His prices just can't be beaten eh?

Glad you're happy with the tyres. He loves to chat to, not the speediest service, but fuck he knows his business, and at those prices!
Image
greenmeanie
KSRC Contributor
KSRC Contributor
Posts: 1858
Joined: Thu May 13, 2004 5:10 pm
Bike: ZX10R
State: Queensland
Location: Ipswich QLD

re: Tyres Again

Post by greenmeanie »

If its round and black..........Mick knows everything!! :lol: He is a CHAMP!!




Regards
Glenn(zx7r).
Glenn
2009 ZX10R
YAPPA
KSRC Regular
KSRC Regular
Posts: 928
Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 8:30 pm
Bike: ZX6R
State: Queensland
Location: BRISSY

re: Tyres Again

Post by YAPPA »

i've got pilot sports front & rear, the front is just about shagged, bout half a mm off wear indictor, & it still sticks like shit 2 a blanket & the powers r sposed 2 b stickier! i kno what i'll b gettin' next timePOWER 2 THE PEOPLE :D
Image
YAPPA
KSRC Regular
KSRC Regular
Posts: 928
Joined: Wed Sep 08, 2004 8:30 pm
Bike: ZX6R
State: Queensland
Location: BRISSY

re: Tyres Again

Post by YAPPA »

Bit the bullet 2day & went 2 see mick 4 a new pilot power 4 the front of the 6. $148 fitted with a fancy 90 degree valve stem. paid him the money & when he walks back with the change he says "listen m8, sorry they r a bit dear this time, michelin is having supply problems so i had 2 get these thro another shop, sorry m8, sorry they're abit more than usual." :roll: Fugme he beat everyone else i rang by at least $50
u just gotta luv that guy

took 2hrs & 10 mins. but ohhh how time flys when ur talking up old riding stories, :shock: doin tyre comparisons, fixin electrical problems, talkin sevice tips.......................the guy just doesn't stop, never a bore tho :wink: :lol:
Image
Yankee
Team Ninja
Posts: 858
Joined: Fri Nov 05, 2004 9:17 pm
Location: SEQ 4000

re: Tyres Again

Post by Yankee »

Funny stuff! I got Mick's details from Glenn, and also got the advice about the "gab"... welp, I've been WAAAAAAY happy with my BT-014's f/r... these tyres rock, and we went with 70% profile on the front (when KHI says to use 65%) cuz Mick didn't have the 65's and they are absolutely fine. good bloke. great tyres, awesome price (as has been said all before!) had the 020/010 r/f combo before these and that's what's changed me to a bridgy boy, they are really great and these 014's seem even better!!!
Image
KLR
KSRC Regular
KSRC Regular
Posts: 556
Joined: Sun Aug 15, 2004 6:52 pm
Location: Brisbane Australia

re: Tyres Again

Post by KLR »

The OE Pilot Sports on the new beast feel pretty good!!! I am still wondering if I would have got the trade that I did if I kept the old Bridgestones on the 9R and didnt put on the Powers!!! oh well!!
Nothing At All.
User avatar
Nanna10r
Team Ninja
Posts: 4291
Joined: Wed Jul 14, 2004 10:42 pm
Bike: ZX10R
State: Queensland
Location: Brisbane Australia

re: Tyres Again

Post by Nanna10r »

Aswell .... mayyte, shoulda squeezed some mighty powers outta them on an Impulse, love my Bridgies 014,020 much better then OE Pilot sports.
Cheers Brett
"Nan & Pop Racing"
Poppy Hops on .... CBR150 (Superlite) CBR954 "Blade"
Nanna Naps on .... MoriWAKI NSR85 (Motolite) ZX10R "Crim"
We may ride like Old Can'ts, But Phuk we look DOOG !!!!!!
Post Reply