Would you run this rear tire at the Fall Bash coming up?

UncleSteve said:
buy the tire now and take it to the bash if you can. If you need it, (flat) it is there.
can be mounted at Wheelers or in the parking lot if someone (John) has a tire machine.
Hunting a tire in Robbinsville will take precious riding time and you may have to settle for a tire you don't want at a price you will not like.
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That's a good point Steve.
 
trekfuel said:
An hour and a half from home at 100 mph,,,,, you will be into the wear bars by the time you get there.....

If you have the cash.... spring for a new one....jm2cents

Nothing feels nicer then a new skin.:thumbsup:
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If I ran 100 I would be there in about 45 minutes, :laugh:

Thats not my goal.:whistle: Gotta try and keep this license.:please:

 
BA BUSA said:
36 is fine...if it was a cold damp day I would drop a couple of lbs, so the tire
was a little softer and heat up a bit more easily. You might like it at 38 psi
better. 34-38 psi front and rear is what I prefer for the twisties...Suzuki says
42, but they have to for liability reasons. For highway use and two up riding
38-42 is best :thumbsup:
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I reread what you wrote here and I think i know what you mean to say....but not exactly how it is written

yes an under inflated tire will heat up quicker than an over inflated tire for 2 reasons....
#1. it will touch the ground in more points of contact thus there will be more friction
#2. less molecules of air= less molecules to transfer heat throughout

I think 34 is too low. 36 is cutting it close to low....

I ran 38 in the winter on my turbo bikes purely because I would spin the tire on take offs. I would recommend running 40-42 psi if you plan to carve corners because you will put above normal heat into the tires on probably hot roads....you do not want an under inflated tire...they can actually get hot enough to catch fire. Plus the air pressure is what gives your tire shape....you don't want the tire shifting on you mid turn.
 
suzuki4life said:
I reread what you wrote here and I think i know what you mean to say....but not exactly how it is written

yes an under inflated tire will heat up quicker than an over inflated tire for 2 reasons....
#1. it will touch the ground in more points of contact thus there will be more friction
#2. less molecules of air= less molecules to transfer heat throughout

I think 34 is too low. 36 is cutting it close to low....

I ran 38 in the winter on my turbo bikes purely because I would spin the tire on take offs. I would recommend running 40-42 psi if you plan to carve corners because you will put above normal heat into the tires on probably hot roads....you do not want an under inflated tire...they can actually get hot enough to catch fire. Plus the air pressure is what gives your tire shape....you don't want the tire shifting on you mid turn.
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You are not even close dude...go do some track days, and talk to the tire experts...before you start spouting off about tire pressures and riding twisties.

Suzuki has to for liability reasons, tell everybody to run 42 psi...hell they recommend 42 psi for 2up riding AND solo riding :lol:
 
Greenbean said:
Whats up guys and gals,

As you may know I am the guy who lost my license for a year due to NC and a 104 in a 65 issue.:whistle:

Another long story, :stoopid:

Well I get my license back on the 22nd of Sept then off to my first Bash come that weekend. Thur-Sun at the San Ran.:cheerleader:

I have 3970 miles on my 08 Busa and was wondering about the rear tire. I have to get the bikes state INSP on Tuesday the 22nd. Will this tire pass and also I am wanting to run it for the Bash because she has some side tread still remaining and I could use it up then look into my replacements after I get back.

Thanks for looking and also, I am taking a trip in Oct to Orlando and will for sure replace the rubber before that trip. The local dealer wants me to buy a set of Mich Pilot Road2's but I am leaning towards the BT016's

Comment away. The stock mufflers will be removed by Bash time,
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Uhhh did someone say Orlando????
 
BA BUSA said:
You are not even close dude...go do some track days, and talk to the tire experts...before you start spouting off about tire pressures and riding twisties.

Suzuki has to for liability reasons, tell everybody to run 42 psi...hell they recommend 42 psi for 2up riding AND solo riding :lol:
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big difference between tracks and race tires and streets and street tires...


and suzuki doesn't set the psi rating of a tire....

the tire manufacturer does....

that is what he should be following anyway.
 
suzuki4life said:
big difference between tracks and race tires and streets and street tires...


and suzuki doesn't set the psi rating of a tire....

the tire manufacturer does....

that is what he should be following anyway.
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I am talking about street tires...my race tires are anywhere between 22-30 psi
depending on the brand and the track conditions. Suzuki just goes with the max
pressure rating from the manufacturer for ALL conditions.

All pressure #'s when cold.
 
BA BUSA said:
You are not even close dude...go do some track days, and talk to the tire experts...before you start spouting off about tire pressures and riding twisties.

Suzuki has to for liability reasons, tell everybody to run 42 psi...hell they recommend 42 psi for 2up riding AND solo riding :lol:
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+1.....42 at a track day and you won't make the 1st corner before you low side :laugh:
 
Laylas_Mom said:
Uhhh did someone say Orlando????
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Sure did,

I'll be in touch before I roll that way.

Should be able to meet up Fri or Sat night, you mentioned earlier there are a few bike nights in the Orlando area.

I'll be staying at a friends place in Kissimmee, hope I spelled it right.
 
its funny....

I can't begin to tell you how many guys complain about cupping tires and ruining them because they followed info off the internet instead of what the manufacturer recommends and then they get pissed at the dealer who wants no part of the warranty and tells them that they ruined their tire because they ran it low on air...


I guarantee I can make any turn on the race track with 42 psi in a tire...

I won't make it at the same speeds as you would on race tires...because that is why they were invented....a purpose built tool for an application
 
suzuki4life said:
:rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:

okay....

pretty sure track tires aren't recommended to be at 42 psi.
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Sure....but at a track day, not everyone is running "track tires" as you put it. Last time I was at a track day...only 10% of the riders had slicks.
Nor would I doubt anyone would put anything close to 42psi in ANY tire they are using for a track day session.

It was a bad attempt at humor :whistle:
 
suzuki4life said:
its funny....

I can't begin to tell you how many guys complain about cupping tires and ruining them because they followed info off the internet instead of what the manufacturer recommends and then they get pissed at the dealer who wants no part of the warranty and tells them that they ruined their tire because they ran it low on air...


I guarantee I can make any turn on the race track with 42 psi in a tire...

I won't make it at the same speeds as you would on race tires...because that is why they were invented....a purpose built tool for an application
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Give it up dude...

People use street tires at track days all the time...track day is not a race.

With street tires, 'DOT' race tires, or slicks...no body runs more than 30 or so psi in any of those tires at a track day...and none of the tires show any cupping.

If you went out there in the beginner class (slow group) and ran 42 psi in your tires...you would NOT finish the day :rofl:
 
Greenbean said:
I'll run it,

Anyone care to comment on BT016 versus Pilot Road 2, :whistle:
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The 16 is much better for the twisties, but the Pilot Road 2 will last twice as long.

For all around street riding use the Road 2...if you want the most grip in the tight stuff use the 16 :thumbsup:
 
BA BUSA said:
The 16 is much better for the twisties, but the Pilot Road 2 will last twice as long.

For all around street riding use the Road 2...if you want the most grip in the tight stuff use the 16 :thumbsup:
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Looks like I want to lean towards the PR2's,

 
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