Dunlops or Bridgestones?

[Scotty595]

Which are better slicks? Either one better than the other?

[Henk]

Whatever you can get second hand for cheap.

[Scotty595]

I can get either second hand for cheap :p
That's why I'm askin :p
Would you recommend getting the averag"ist" slicks I could get or pay slightly more for some better ones (used less)

[Henk]

I'd probably go for the used less ones depending on the price difference, guess it depends on how much you like changing tyres.

[Scotty595]

Quote from the guy: Better slicks (less worn ie only used for 2-3 races) are $200 at set medium are $150 and the $100 ones have done a bit more work but by no means shagged. Still fine for Buckets.

Thinking I might go for mediums... Mid range and not too pricey?

[speedpro]

There's probably 6 bucket racers in NZ who could find the difference. Both brands provide more grip than most of us are willing to test.

[Rogue Rider]

I ride only Pirelli, they is the best grippa's for a grippa.

[Damien_Toman]

You might ask about soft versions of what is available. The buckets are slow and so a soft compound may be better suited. I'm no expert. I run soft Bridgestones and they work well even on standard FXR150 rims.

http://www.ijdmotorsport.com/acatalog/GP_125_SLICKS_WETS.html

[Ivan]

Shit this is getting carried away when i ran a 125 I was running Jason Eastons used Tig Craft Slicks on my GP bike and I dont think a bucket owuld matter that much Vee Rubber make a good slick that works on buckets ran it on a CBR150 never had any issues so I wouldnt worry to much Dunlops are known to be the tire of 125GP racing tho

[speedpro]

I've got a soft Bridgestone on the front and a Pirelli off the front of a 600 on the back. I can provoke the rear into slipping and the front has let go once and done a little slip/grip once. I only lost it when I got a dose of the red mist, peg down, knee down, on the brakes and it let go. I don't think it matters, they're all good. Talking to Andrew Stroud in the weekend and he may have some fronts to sell. They'll be good on a bucket with a 3.5" rear rim.

[gav]

I run a Bridgestone front and a Dunlop front on the rear.

[Buckets4Me]

just another one for you
witch tyre heats up quicker
Dunlop or Brigstone ????

[Ivan]

they probably heat up the same as these tires are designed for warmers not from cold up. But I found the dunlops took a lap to get warm on a 125 from stone cold

[bucketracer]

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Dunlops are Team ESE's tire of choice, but the problem with them, is the outer side wall rubber covering on the front tire is very thin and small cracks appear in it very quickly, almost from new and certainly after a race or two.

They are perfectly safe but unsightly, Team ESE bikes fitted with Dunlops have had problems during Scrutineering at Regular Race meetings when the Scrutineer has had to be persuaded that the crackes in the front tire on a Bucket does not mean that the tire is dangerously perished.

We found it pays to know how to read the tires date stamp so you can show a Scrutineer how old it is.

[Ray LeCheminant]

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Dunlops are Team ESE's tire of choice, but the problem with them, is the outer side wall rubber covering on the front tire is very thin and small cracks appear in it very quickly, almost from new and certainly after a race or two.

They are perfectly safe but unsightly, Team ESE bikes fitted with Dunlops have had problems during Scrutineering at Regular Race meetings when the Scrutineer has had to be persuaded that the crackes in the front tire on a Bucket does not mean that the tire is dangerously perished.

We found it pays to know how to read the tires date stamp so you can show a Scrutineer how old it is.

We went for a slightly less scentific approx - we asked all the GP125 racers at Hampton Downs who was selling the cheapest ...:banana:

Managed to get a set of used Bridgestones for $100 - that was good enough for me...and, hey , I like their logo better :lol:

[bucketracer]

We went for a slightly less scentific approx - we asked all the GP125 racers at Hampton Downs who was selling the cheapest...

Yep, recon thats a pretty good way of doing it too.............:D

[Arronduke]

You might ask about soft versions of what is available. The buckets are slow and so a soft compound may be better suited. I'm no expert. I run soft Bridgestones and they work well even on standard FXR150 rims.

http://www.ijdmotorsport.com/acatalog/GP_125_SLICKS_WETS.html

Damien... thanks for your post, perfect timing.
Just purchased a new set from racesupplies on trademe for $375 deliverd to AKL... I had no idea what they were but they are the same as yours... cool.
Also got a set of wets for $130 notes from trade me this week... about 1/2 to 1/3 used.

[Damien_Toman]

That's a great deal at $375. I have a spare set of wheels ready for wets but I'm not sure I even want to ride in the wet!

[Henk]

Damien, don't buy wets, they don't make any difference at all.

[Arronduke]

heee . heeee

[grantnz]

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Dunlops are Team ESE's tire of choice, but the problem with them, is the outer side wall rubber covering on the front tire is very thin and small cracks appear in it very quickly, almost from new and certainly after a race or two.

They are perfectly safe but unsightly, Team ESE bikes fitted with Dunlops have had problems during Scrutineering at Regular Race meetings when the Scrutineer has had to be persuaded that the crackes in the front tire on a Bucket does not mean that the tire is dangerously perished.

We found it pays to know how to read the tires date stamp so you can show a Scrutineer how old it is.

Best advice is to go down to the local United Video store and get a copy of the World's Fastest Indian and follow the tips that Burt shows with the borrowed bread knife. Why are they not teaching this stuff at school anymore???

[Henk]

Technology has changed, these days it's better to use a cheese grater, I'll demonstrate on your front tyre next meeting and then you can do the back yourself.

[Arronduke]

The dude I purchased the used wets off has more tyres avalible... all secondhand, about half used.

Im not sure if i told you but i have another set of wets and 3 sets of slick if you want any more let me no.
Postage to Christchurch will be $18.50 and to Auckland $25.

email this address.

gh1066@gmail.com <gh1066@gmail.com>

[Damien_Toman]

Damien, don't buy wets, they don't make any difference at all.

It wouldn't matter how good the wets are. After watching you lap me in the (wet) Sunday morning prelim', I realised that I could never ride like that in the wet! Especially at slippery Mt Wellington (I started my bucket racing there and soon found out that I needed to re-think my wet racing from decades ago). You passed me before the right hander where we leave the track for the pit area (I was crawling). I was sure you would not get around the corner at the speed you were going - it was scary! You made it - just. I was amazed! And, impressed.

[Damien_Toman]

The dude I purchased the used wets off has more tyres avalible... all secondhand, about half used. .......

Thanks for the info' Aaron. You know, if I ever did feel brave enough to try racing in the wet, I would need new tyres to even consider going harder than I would on slicks in the wet.