New tyres, options?

[slofox]

I'm on the third set of BT016's. I have learned to trust them so see no need to change.

As Hitcher says, they are probably way better than I am. But I don't mind that. I'd hate to have a tyre that was less capable than I was...always assuming anyone makes a tyre that bad...

[Fast Eddie]

just pick the tread pattern you think is prettiest bro. Its what I do.

[Drew]

Go with the supercorser if it's gonna see track time.

All this talk about other shit being good enough for most people and their ability although probably true, is totally irrelevant. On the track ya want the best, and they are it.

[Fast Eddie]

Go with the supercorser if it's gonna see track time.

All this talk about other shit being good enough for most people and their ability although probably true, is totally irrelevant. On the track ya want the best, and they are it.

awww yea, except the MotoGP lads use bridgestone so.. go the BT016 cause they are the best...

[pritch]

awww yea, except the MotoGP lads use bridgestone so.. go the BT016 cause they are the best...

Schwantz on Bridgestones:
Most of the issues that seem to be hurting people are these tires. You talk to these riders in the first two laps, and it's just absolute fear. It takes time to get the things up to temperature and get a real feel for them. I don't know exactly what's going on there—have the bikes all gotten that much stiffer in the suspension? I have no idea if there've been that many changes in the bikes. But Valentino stared me straight in the face and said, "Those tires, they scare me."

Or if you want to read the whole thing:
http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2011/...1123x34x34.htm

Sorry OP, none of that helps, but it is good.

[tigertim20]

Sorry OP, none of that helps, but it is good.

all good mate! made my choice now anyways!

[jrandom]

my desire for a sportier tyre is due to a 2ct simply not cutting the mustard

Not on an R1, no.

Still rather have PPs than Supercorsas on the road in the rain, mind you.

Couldn't agree more, I got over 10,000 km out of a set of Michelin Pilot Road 2 CT's

I'm sure you did. Everyone does. They don't grip very well, though. Trade-offs. I wouldn't have them. It's all very well to ride sedately within your tyres' limitations, but you never know when you might suddenly need to do extra braking and turning on account of some form of imminent doom.

Someone mentioned 190/55 rears - I second that. Much betterer for the turning of the motor bicycle than 190/50s.

[slofox]

some form of imminent doom.

Nice turn of phrase that Mr Random..."Imminent doom..." Has a nice ring, dunnit?

[Fast Eddie]

Nice turn of phrase that Mr Random..."Imminent doom..." Has a nice ring, dunnit?

Yea I use the phrase "Imminent Poon" as well, when im bout to get laid..

[tigertim20]

Yea I use the phrase "Imminent Poon" as well, when im bout to get laid..

you must spread . . . . .

[Fast Eddie]

you must spread . . . . .

must spread . . . .

[DrunkenMistake]

you must spread . . . . .

must spread . . . .

We talking about poon?

[Drew]

awww yea, except the MotoGP lads use bridgestone so.. go the BT016 cause they are the best...

Since the thread starteer has made his choice, we can talk about whatever we want.

I've only ever ridden on OE BT016's off a new Honda, which are different to what you buy off the shelf I'm told. I seriously hope so, because the ones I rode on are an inferior tyre to the new Shinko sports tyres. I'm not kidding, they are shit! The shinko offered more side grip, more feel, and are really predictable. The 016 was no where near up to the task at this years Cliffhanger hillclimb, and a lot of spectators got to see a very sideways RF900 struggling to hook up.

The great thing about the Supercorser, is how consistent they are. You know exactly when they're gonna let go, and you can play with corner approach and work around it.

[caspernz]

Since the thread starteer has made his choice, we can talk about whatever we want.

The great thing about the Supercorser, is how consistent they are. You know exactly when they're gonna let go, and you can play with corner approach and work around it.

For me the Michelin Power Pure is in the same category, very consistent and predictable, even when starting off in the wet. Mind you, the tyre wear kinda explains why it sticks...

[Fast Eddie]

Since the thread starteer has made his choice, we can talk about whatever we want.

I've only ever ridden on OE BT016's off a new Honda, which are different to what you buy off the shelf I'm told. I seriously hope so, because the ones I rode on are an inferior tyre to the new Shinko sports tyres. I'm not kidding, they are shit! The shinko offered more side grip, more feel, and are really predictable. The 016 was no where near up to the task at this years Cliffhanger hillclimb, and a lot of spectators got to see a very sideways RF900 struggling to hook up.

The great thing about the Supercorser, is how consistent they are. You know exactly when they're gonna let go, and you can play with corner approach and work around it.

The OE ones must be shit..