Wets - buying in bulk

[hmurphy]

Hey, I heard an idea from somebody about buying some wets brand new. The idea was that a bunch of us would buy them brand new (I think from some guy down south) and try get a special deal. I am keeeen as (unless it ends up costing a shitload still haha). Anyway, I am just following this up because it looks like a bunch of the welly guys are thinking more and more about it and a couple have started showing up with wets now. I want to join in on this!

So.... who knows where to go to get them haha? Someone mentioned some dude in Christchurch but I really don't know.

[quallman1234]

Kevin Goddard (aka race supplies) ?

If they are bridgestone wets they will still be 300 odd + a set, even buying in bulk. Unless i am mistaken.

Do vee rubber make wet's? Those should be cheap enough.

[hmurphy]

I would pay that much as soon as my other bike has sold. They would last a long time if stored correctly. If I get 3 seasons out of them then that's completely worth it

[hmurphy]

Ok I have done a little research by myself. Sounds like a bulk deal is possible, which is also the only way to go I reckon as they aren't that cheap. $450 brand new including shipping from down south. Anyone got better ideas or are keen?

[F5 Dave]

yeah, -Squeal like a gurl & don't take your bike off the trailer if it rains.

werks for me.

[andrew a]

yeah, -Squeal like a gurl & don't take your bike off the trailer if it rains.

werks for me.

Fish has been trying that aproch. I was impresed with 20 min race where he blitzed up.

[grantnz]

[QUOTE=quallman1234;1129837503]Kevin Goddard (aka race supplies) ?

If they are bridgestone wets they will still be 300 odd + a set, even buying in bulk. Unless i am mistaken.

I am looking at getting a set of 1/4 worn, Medium compound grooved slicks for $200.00 delivered, from them. But have just asked the question and it seems they are late 2007 or early 2008 vintage.
Would these still work on a 14 hp fire breathing FXR 150?
Or after 3 years would they be as hard as hell?

[fi5hy]

[QUOTE=grantnz;1129838788]

Kevin Goddard (aka race supplies) ?

If they are bridgestone wets they will still be 300 odd + a set, even buying in bulk. Unless i am mistaken.

I am looking at getting a set of 1/4 worn, Medium compound grooved slicks for $200.00 delivered, from them. But have just asked the question and it seems they are late 2007 or early 2008 vintage.
Would these still work on a 14 hp fire breathing FXR 150?
Or after 3 years would they be as hard as hell?

hard as hell is my bet

[Arronduke]

I got some for about $150 I think which were 1/2 worn ..

just need a GSXR250 front wheel to use them

[Henk]

I got some for about $150 I think which were 1/2 worn ..

just need a GSXR250 front wheel to use them

Slap the front on a standard rim, assuming you have a spare, the profile isn't ideal but still better than a correct profile slick on a rainy day at Mt Welly.

[richban]

I would pay that much as soon as my other bike has sold.

Forget selling yah 650. Then me and you can do the 3 hour at Taupo. great plan I know. what say you? Ha

[hmurphy]

Forget selling yah 650. Then me and you can do the 3 hour at Taupo. great plan I know. what say you? Ha

Haha that would actually be pretty fun. It is all fun really. Just too $$!! Could chuck sticky tires on my R6 and do the 3 hour with ya instead? Full road kit and everything haha. I'll just head out back now and count how much money is growing on my money tree

[richban]

Haha that would actually be pretty fun. It is all fun really. Just too $$!! Could chuck sticky tires on my R6 and do the 3 hour with ya instead? Full road kit and everything haha. I'll just head out back now and count how much money is growing on my money tree

Now you're talking. Go the R6. Bit of duck tape and some lock wire and we are on. How much would some tires cost? More than what we both might have I am guessing. Then there is the blowing up of the motor and the crashing of the bike to consider. But I am sure she has had a good life.

[fi5hy]

CRASHING?????????????????? I'm in

[richban]

CRASHING?????????????????? I'm in

Saah-weet. 3 man team with the RSV4. Gets better and better. Fish you are a gem. Hamish and I will try hard to ride it as hard as we can. If you could just drop it off this weekend I will need some time alone with her to .... you know. Get to know her better.