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I'm trying to find some half decent tyres for the RG150. They seem to be a bit hard to come by.
Stock is 90/90-17 front and 110/90-17 rear.
TT900GP supposed to be the best, but they stopped making them 9 months ago, so getting hold of these in close on impossible.
BT-39SS (90/80 front) Can get the front, but northern don't bring the rears (100/80 or 120/80) into the country.
Old slicks aren't legal in the north island, so what other alternatives are out there? I'd heard the pirelli MT75's are good on the street, but not so good on the track and the less said about IRC and Vee Rubber the better.
Any suggestions?
Str8 Jacket
31st May 2006, 14:12
TT900GP supposed to be the best, but they stopped making them 9 months ago, so getting hold of these in close on impossible.
You sure about that? I was supposed to have these front and rear but the shop stuffed up a bit so I have a TT900GP on the front and a conticity (sp?) on the rear (done sometime in the last 6-8 months). The conticity isnt too bad and the TT900 rocks, definately noticed the difference on the track day I went on. Before they had stock standard plasticy things on them and the bike slid all over the place!
sAsLEX
31st May 2006, 14:16
PM Two smoker the one he ran on his had his knee down in the pouring rain
cowpoos
31st May 2006, 14:17
get some slicks and get sugilite to grove them for you....
Two Smoker
31st May 2006, 14:22
I'm trying to find some half decent tyres for the RG150. They seem to be a bit hard to come by.
Stock is 90/90-17 front and 110/90-17 rear.
TT900GP supposed to be the best, but they stopped making them 9 months ago, so getting hold of these in close on impossible.
BT-39SS (90/80 front) Can get the front, but northern don't bring the rears (100/80 or 120/80) into the country.
Old slicks aren't legal in the north island, so what other alternatives are out there? I'd heard the pirelli MT75's are good on the street, but not so good on the track and the less said about IRC and Vee Rubber the better.
Any suggestions?
WWWHHHHAAAAAAAATTTT!!!!!!!??????? No more TT900GPs????? Shocker.... ah well definately whack on a 90/80-17 BT-39SS on the front, not as good as the TT900GP, but still very good... Ring Northern and tell them to bring the fuckers in, as there is still a huge market for them, especially with streetstock taking off like it is at the moment...
Str8 Jacket
31st May 2006, 14:26
I just rang cycletreads in Auckland and they still have them in stock and as far as they are concerned Dunlop are stil making TT900GP's. Which is good cause I want them for when I replace the ones Ive got...
cool. Looks like I may be wrong about the tt900s (I blame the sources- bike shop said importer wasn't selling them). But the BT39ss are a LOT cheaper so might see if northern are likely to bring some in.
Two Smoker
31st May 2006, 14:42
cool. Looks like I may be wrong about the tt900s (I blame the sources- bike shop said importer wasn't selling them). But the BT39ss are a LOT cheaper so might see if northern are likely to bring some in.
Maybe cheaper, but dont stick as good....
Str8 Jacket
31st May 2006, 14:44
cool. Looks like I may be wrong about the tt900s (I blame the sources- bike shop said importer wasn't selling them). But the BT39ss are a LOT cheaper so might see if northern are likely to bring some in.
Cycletreads Ltd
72 Barrys Point Rd Takapuna Auckland
0-9-486 2472
Give them a call they are alot cheaper than anyhere in Wgtn and they wil deliver them ASAP right to your door....
sAsLEX
31st May 2006, 14:47
Cycletreads Ltd
72 Barrys Point Rd Takapuna Auckland
0-9-486 2472
Give them a call they are alot cheaper than anyhere in Wgtn and they wil deliver them ASAP right to your door....
and they are good cunts in there as well
Str8 Jacket
31st May 2006, 14:51
and they are good cunts in there as well
Yeah they are. When me and Glenn went up to Kerikeri we stopped in there early one Saturday morning and they changed his chain and sprockets no probs for an excellent price. He hadnt booked in just rang them late the Friday before. Excellent service with a a smile AND I got some awesome summer gloves for only $50 while we were there!
Talked to cycle treads. Thanks.
The smallest size they have is 100/80 which seems a bit big for the front. they said to give them a ring back when I've found out what sizes are recommended for racing.
TS?? what were you running front and rear?
Two Smoker
31st May 2006, 15:05
Talked to cycle treads. Thanks.
The smallest size they have is 100/80 which seems a bit big for the front. they said to give them a ring back when I've found out what sizes are recommended for racing.
TS?? what were you running front and rear?
90/80-17 on the front... 100/80-17 on the rear (I think???)
bobsmith
31st May 2006, 15:15
Talked to cycle treads. Thanks.
The smallest size they have is 100/80 which seems a bit big for the front. they said to give them a ring back when I've found out what sizes are recommended for racing.
TS?? what were you running front and rear?
You talked to the wrong guy. I called there once and one guy told me the same thing.
I talked to another guy (since someone told me they must be wrong) and the guy was pretty annoyed at whoever talked to me and said that he'll be able to get me smaller tyres (90/80 I believe) and demanded names of the previous person he talked to so he can give the guy a earful.
Just got a set of BT39s from them very nice people. it arrived by courier over a weekend (ordered friday lunchtime arrived monday morning)
Racey Rider
31st May 2006, 15:21
I'm still needing to buy a new TT900 90/80 17" front.
Should get a group together for the 'Discount buy' thing.
Wasn't Stuart at TSS giving us cost price race tyres again this year at Vic club?
cost + $10 (+ fitting) for race tyres only. but that's where the problem with 'the importer doesn't list em' is coming from...
and so whois the right person to speak to at cycletreads?
bobsmith
31st May 2006, 15:51
I think I talked to mark (I'm not sure...) I'm not very good with names.
Just call them back and tell them that you've been told that there IS a smaller tyre. They might not have them in stock but they should be able to get one for you easy. If they say there isn't, ask if you can talk to someone else (without being too rude)
Sketchy_Racer
31st May 2006, 16:04
hmm I race on the pirrilis (sp) MT75.
I managed 2nd place in the dry so they can't be too bad. Never ridden on teh dunlops, but i found the MT75s were great in the dry and pretty average in the wet.
BTW, i only have IRC tyres to relate to, so the MT75s WILL feel really grippy
Coyote
31st May 2006, 16:09
I'm still needing to buy a new TT900 90/80 17" front.
Should get a group together for the 'Discount buy' thing.
Give me a few months to save up. Apparently my front tyre is looking a bit shagged
Sketchy_Racer
31st May 2006, 16:15
yeah and its teh wrong size. Your supposed to have a 90 on the front not a 100
Coyote
31st May 2006, 16:24
Jamezo's bike has a 90. It tips in too quick for my liking
I also liked how it handled with the 110 rear. The 100 makes it a bit too quick too. Not complaining though, the tyre Racey gave me is brilliant
I've got the tyres now. From Stewart at TSS - If you are riding in the winter series I recommend getting your tyres from him - you won't get a better deal anywhere else.
I've gone for the BT39SS. 90/90 front and 120/80 rear.
The 100/80 and 120/80 rears are both designed for the 2.75inch rim, so the 120 rear should be fine and not oversized at all.
I'm also going to try and run them tubeless if I can find valves to fit. The ones I've got are too big.
When I've got the bike finished, if anyone running a 100 rear wants to do a comparison on handling then let me know.
Sketchy_Racer
3rd June 2006, 14:55
how much $$$
about $270 for both. price (if you're racing) is cost + $10 + shipping. Much cheaper than the TT900's and hopefully almost as good. Allegedly the bridgestones are better in the wet.
Sketchy_Racer
3rd June 2006, 15:46
Better in the wet huh?
It's probably a good thing, since, we are racing the 'winter' series
I've got the tyres now. From Stewart at TSS - If you are riding in the winter series I recommend getting your tyres from him - you won't get a better deal anywhere else.
I've gone for the BT39SS. 90/90 front and 120/80 rear.
The 100/80 and 120/80 rears are both designed for the 2.75inch rim, so the 120 rear should be fine and not oversized at all.
I'm also going to try and run them tubeless if I can find valves to fit. The ones I've got are too big.
When I've got the bike finished, if anyone running a 100 rear wants to do a comparison on handling then let me know.
Dont run them tubeless
We were going to but were told not to as the rim is not made for it
theres a good chance youl pop the bead of while riding
Sketchy_Racer
3rd June 2006, 15:54
why does the rim say tubeless on eh?
why does the rim say tubeless on eh?
Well we were tolod not to by someone who knows there onions when it comes to tires
bobsmith
3rd June 2006, 16:42
Jamezo's bike has a 90. It tips in too quick for my liking
I also liked how it handled with the 110 rear. The 100 makes it a bit too quick too. Not complaining though, the tyre Racey gave me is brilliant
Strange I felt the same way on my fxr. Just got 90/80 on front and 100/80 fitted to the back (had 110/80 before) and I'm finding it tips in very quick and it sorta wants to keep tipping in when it is tipped over... Strange feeling....
It's so much nicer than the irc front and conticity rear I had on it before though (grip wise... especially in the wet)....
bobsmith
3rd June 2006, 16:45
about $270 for both. price (if you're racing) is cost + $10 + shipping. Much cheaper than the TT900's and hopefully almost as good. Allegedly the bridgestones are better in the wet.
Where's TSS??? and how do I get these deals from TSS???? Is it on ALL tyres???
Strange though... I still got my BT39s (90/80-17 and 100/80-17) from cyclethreads for 270 including shipping to Palmy...
Racey Rider
3rd June 2006, 18:06
Dont run them tubeless
We were going to but were told not to as the rim is not made for it
theres a good chance youl pop the bead of while riding
O BOLLOCKS! :weird:
Where's TSS??? and how do I get these deals from TSS???? Is it on ALL tyres???
TSS (http://www.tssmotorcycles.co.nz/)
and the deal is for tyres on RACE bikes only. Not for street use.
Sparky Bills
4th June 2006, 10:43
Dont run them tubeless
We were going to but were told not to as the rim is not made for it
theres a good chance youl pop the bead of while riding
Shows how much they really know bout tyres then aye..?
Sparky Bills
4th June 2006, 10:44
You should still be able to get front tt900's. I got one in the other day for mr XXX, but the rears are out of stock for the time being.
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