BT 021 PART II (edster's wondermentisations)

[nigelwood1]

The 208 was nearly new when I got the bike and has had 1500 miles of abuse.. It was well knackered..

Basically I killed it in 1500 miles..

I hope I get a better return on the 021..

The rear 020 was still in serviceable condition, But not great...

It appears I'm a bit hard on tyres.. Might be my riding style as I still ride the ZZR like I used to ride my SV650.. Used to carry excessive corner speed to keep up with the bigger stuff..

It was good fun watching peoples faces when me and the missus would pull up behind someone at the pub who had been trying quite hard on a much faster bike and we would get off the SV and they would usually say its a 1000 isn't it.. I'd say no and they would say f@ck me!!!

Made I laugh..

The SV was on 014's...2 fronts and 3 backs in 6 months

Thought I'd better stick to sport touring tyres on the ZZR...

[nigelwood1]

BT021's are behaving nicely..

Used some rubber degreaser/rejuvinator to remove the release compound and they scrubbed in peachy and quick..

Look good and handle well with good feel..

[Guest akey]

Yep, I got an 021 on the front of the gixer (do lots of mway miles so need a tough tyre) and its great, when i need a new rear I be replacing the 020 with an 021.

As for cost mine cost the same as the 020's so not that dear at all.

[nigelwood1]

They don't appear to be model specific like the 020's..

I was looking at prices of 020's and found that a standard front was £65 but an AA front 020 for mine was £92.. I know its rate for higher speeds but where am I going to be doing 160+ miles an hour for prolonged distance..

021's seem standard ratings apply to all but the GTR1400..

Got mine for £202 fitted, balanced and it was ride in ride out.