mattycoops43 Posted August 31, 2012 Share Posted August 31, 2012 Hi peepsWell, Kewsick and back has truly finished off my rear tyre, and I don't know what to put on. A friend who has ridden for years and years is telling me to go for BT023's, he says now Rossi is riding on bridgestones, they have massively improved their carcasses and they are the best at the moment. I know lots on here like Michelins, and I really like the Pilot Road that is on it now. I currently have a maxxis on the front (which came with the bike), and to be honest am not that bothered about having a matched pair as it has never caused me any grief. But, when the front needs replacing, I will be putting on whatever is on the front.I ride quite hard, but commute 25 miles a day, so don't want a sporty tyre that will flat off quickly, tbh, the pilot road has always felt brilliant, and still does even though the centre is bald! My local bike shop said the pilot roads were well out of date and I needed PR3's, but I am not convinced.Currently thinking either BT023's or Pilot 2's?????Also-the fazer runs a 110 on the front, and quite a few tyres are only available in a 120. Can I put a 120 on instead? Will it fit? I have been told by a couple of people it would probably be fine as almost all 600's are running a 120 on front now. Might make tyre choice/availability easier!Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoover Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 if you can find them try Avon A45 (front) A46 (rear) had them on my Fazer amd they was much better than the bridgestones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Im running bt023's and they are stunning tbh and its got nothing to do with rossi using them lol some people anyway pilot roads were also fine but nit as good in the dry and if you want to save some money and your ok with then why not but if not bt023 or pilot road 2's not much in it and cheaper than pr3's i would say. Oh and ride pretty spirited too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 YOU? Spirited riding? Shurely Shome Mishtake? I read your review of the 023's and they do sound good, I think I might give them a try! I have never noticed a prob with the maxxis on the front, although I know it's a bit of a budget tyre, but do you think I will have problems with an 023 on the back? It just seems a shame as the maxxis has loads of life left. (basically, previous owner changed the front for a budget, and the rear had a bit of life left, so the front has a few thousand left in it).Tamatt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 I cannot comment on maximum as never ridden one or mismatched tyres either. Suppose that is down to how you feel about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Well, I suppose the point is that I have had no probs so far, the front felt as good as the back (although the front doesn't seem to touch the ground much if I am honest).But if the 023 is a better tyre, it might show up the front as being not so good. But I suppose if that happens I just stick a 023 on the front anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techno Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Doesn't touch ground much you may want a better bike that brakes, grips and actually steers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 hardy har har.I had a confidence boost today, went for my first ride with a long time biker friend who is also a neighbour, he rides like a loon frankly, and today we couldn't keep up with him with my fazer, a black bird and a monster 900. He was on..................A CB500 with bald tyres! Total loonatic, but I was by far closest to him! We did a U turn on the big roundabout at monmouth, and he was behind, I asked him when we stopped if I had a lot of lean left, expecting him to say, 'you big wuss, get it leant over!' and he actually said, 'Bloody hell, I wouldn't have leant it over that far on those tyres!' Although I suppose it was getting a bit wooly feeling I didn't feel too uncomfortable. So I am definitely using the tyres! Actually got rid of the michelin mans and the direction arrows by the time I got back home!Went to the local shop, went in and in my head was 'must buy bt023's, must buy bt023's, must buy bt023's'. Went to the counter and said 'can I have some br... Pilot3s please!'I believe you they are good, but I have so much confidence in the michelins on there, I would be gutted it I put on a different make and lost that feeling. Totally psychological I know, but there you go!Anyway, thanks for the advice, tyres coming on tuesday, and fitting next weekend. (cos the fazer is a 110 on front and no one carries them in stock)Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Jake Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Pilot road 2's no question about it... and i would suggest going 120 alot of lads on the foc u forums hate it. Youll find a 110 pilot 2 easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 You made the right choice I would have got pilot 3 on my Fazer had the pilot 2 not been a lot cheaper !Pilot 2 are still great though and My bike is way more stable since I changed the bridgestones for Michelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Just for information, there is no point going for pilot 2s over pilot 3s, as there is only about £20 a pair difference, and pilot 3s are meant to do an easy 1000miles more. Plus meant to be better in the wet.Also, 120's are a no go. I asked this, they have fitted them to a few fazers, and had issues when the tyre gets hot, there is not enough clearance in the mudguard, despite it looking fine when tyre is cold. I could have had a set today with 120's, but decided to wait and get the 110 ordered in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Did you not think of going for a 120/60 front it will give a similar hight to the 110/70 that's standard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 1, 2012 Author Share Posted September 1, 2012 Yes, but I just thought, if there's any issue at all and I can get the tyre I want in the right size there's no point. if they had only done a 120/60 in pilot 3 I might have done it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Posted September 1, 2012 Share Posted September 1, 2012 Fair enough Some people don't realise you can get a 120/60 yam fitted it to the 99 R6 they was hard to get and was pricey but more manufacturers make them now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrissb6 Posted September 4, 2012 Share Posted September 4, 2012 Have just fitted a set of pirelli angel tyres to the Busa, carn't fault them at the moment bike feels very planted on wet and dry roads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave8204 Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 I've used Bridgestones on my bikes for years now but really didn't like the 021s.Rode a Fazer 600 with those fitted and the front was really noisy,actually sounded like the wheel bearings were shot. While I was checking that out I found a few others on the foc u site who had had the same problem,never liked them as much as the 020s anyway.My Hornet 900 was fitted with them when I bought it and again when the front wore down it got very noisy,like a deep rumbling noise all the time.Currently got an 023 on the front and a Pirelli Diablo on the back,had a puncture and using my bike every day it was the Pirelli that was in stock or wait for a matching Bridgestone on order.Combination works very well but I'll go for a set of Diablos next time round,Bridgestone front is wearing quicker than the Pirelli rear and dosn't do anything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boro Jake Posted September 17, 2012 Share Posted September 17, 2012 Diablo's on a fazer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted September 17, 2012 Author Share Posted September 17, 2012 Pilot road 3's are going on, but got to wait till the cast comes off! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave8204 Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Diablo's on a fazer? No,on the Hornet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polecat Posted September 23, 2012 Share Posted September 23, 2012 Pilot road 3's are going on, but got to wait till the cast comes off! Excellent choice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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