New Tyres Time

[Firestormerz]

Not a question asking which tyres as there is plenty of that found using the search option, I have made my mind up and think I am going to go with the BT023 as it suits my style of riding, mileage requirements and price from what I have read. What I would like to hear is from people who have used these tyres for a considerable amount of time and what their opinion is in general.

Thanks folks

[bazzashadow]

i`d change the title to tyres
i thought you wanted some new boots sidi,alpinestar,etc

[bigtwinthing]

i`d change the title to tyres
i thought you wanted some new boots sidi,alpinestar,etc

yep

[Steve97]

Had 021, s moved on to 023, s hated them, settled on Maxxis diamond would not go back now, cant fault them .
Seriously tho 023 fuxxing dangerous !

[VTRDark]

Same for me with the title...thought you meant boot boots

Used BT23's on my Fazer and loved them but have never used them on the Storm. I suspect they will wear quite fast on these bikes. I am sick of the prices of tyres and how fast they wear. I was going to go for Dunlops next but I'm coming around to the idea of buying cheapies like Maxxis now (low on funds!). One would soon get used to the feel and a little slip and slide is allright, adds to the fun For want of a better word we get acclimatised/used/adapt to whatever we have!!! Look at Button in his go karting days driving on Slicks in the wet because his father couldn't afford wets. He is an excellent driver in the wet now. Unless your riding on the edge and/or in completive racing all the time then none of us really need the latest and greatest tyres.

(:-})

[Firestormerz]

Maxxis diamonds seem to be getting some good reviews across the board, seems like they are pretty much on par with road pilot 2's, looking at the prices there's not much difference between those 2 either.

[StuartWags]

Ate a BT023 front in 3500 miles on my Pan. Loads better than the Bt021 that was on before. I would say that it was ridden hard (for a touring bike) though and they are dang diggly heavy on the front anyway.

Conclusion - Good sticksion put poor wear rate on the Pan when ridden hard.

[Firestormerz]

Ok I went with the BT021 as I got offered a cracking deal on them and quite like them as I have them fitted to the Kawasaki as well. Have to say I personally prefer how the storm rides with these on as opposed to the BT010 that was already on when I got the bike. Thought about the maxis diamonds but after riding my mates Tuono with them on I just didn't like the way they squirmed and moved when cranked over. Will let you know how the 021s wear and last.

[agentpineapple]

where did you get your tyres from mate, essential rubber isn't that far from you, they do good deals.

[Firestormerz]

My friend who is a mechanic and owns his own business looks after me, You may know the business, Howard Powells.

[agentpineapple]

My friend who is a mechanic and owns his own business looks after me, You may know the business, Howard Powells.

I think I took my c90 to them over 20yrs ago, I was living in east ham at the time, if it's the same firm, they've been there for donkeys years....
might be doing a dyno run on Saturday, it's at poleposition on the highway, between the bp garage and the machinemart, £15 a run if your interested mate.

[VTRDark]

If I had a C90 it would soon turn into C4

(:-})

[Virt]

If I had a C90 it would soon turn into C4

(:-})

What a waste, I'd use it as a track bike

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[agentpineapple]

if I ever had one again, it would have this exhaust............

[Firestormerz]

My friend who is a mechanic and owns his own business looks after me, You may know the business, Howard Powells.

I think I took my c90 to them over 20yrs ago, I was living in east ham at the time, if it's the same firm, they've been there for donkeys years....
might be doing a dyno run on Saturday, it's at poleposition on the highway, between the bp garage and the machinemart, £15 a run if your interested mate.

Yup that's them, tied up all this week end mate, maybe next time.