Bridgestone S21 Launch

[AllanB]

Just looked at my front S21 and noted the sides are quite worn.

The worst I've had that happen on was the factory Metzellers on the new Hornet 900 back in 05. Stuck like glue but carved away the sides and cupped like shit. PR2 was better but still hard on the sides, on the same bike this did not happen to other brands.

I think the most confident inspiring front I had on that bike was a Conti Road Attack 2. It just stuck to the road, period.

[Berries]

So I went with the Bridgestone T31's.

I know that you need to take a bit of care on new tyres but christ, it was the profile that nearly got me. I suspect I could have parked the bike on its old tyres without needing the side stand given the difference when tipping it in. No doubt the result of a year of boring commutes and very few rides just for the hell of it, which are getting less and less these days.

Spent some time setting up the suspension when I first got the bike and so far have not felt the need to fiddle with it due to these new tyres. Building confidence with them as well. Last night I think I was braking harder in the wet than ever before on my back road commute home and was fair shaking my head at the combined performance of the bike, the brakes and the tyres.

So far so good.

[george formby]

So I went with the Bridgestone T31's.

I know that you need to take a bit of care on new tyres but christ, it was the profile that nearly got me. I suspect I could have parked the bike on its old tyres without needing the side stand given the difference when tipping it in. No doubt the result of a year of boring commutes and very few rides just for the hell of it, which are getting less and less these days.

Spent some time setting up the suspension when I first got the bike and so far have not felt the need to fiddle with it due to these new tyres. Building confidence with them as well. Last night I think I was braking harder in the wet than ever before on my back road commute home and was fair shaking my head at the combined performance of the bike, the brakes and the tyres.

So far so good.

Pertinent. I need to replace my T30 rear but only have the option of a T30 evo or T31. Any great minds here care to comment on which will be the best match for the T30 front? The T31 is $9 cheaper...

Your comments on wet braking sum up why I like Bridgestones, ever since I started with BT021's. To date they have never let go in the wet, a wee bum wriggle now and again to indicate I should pull my head in is about it.
Even 4 finger braking with my eyes closed was shrugged off.

[SVboy]

I am very happy with my T30 EVO front and T30 EVO gt rear on the Busa. I think T31s are a great call.

[Owl]

Well another pair of S21's worn out and another pair fitted. Mileage getting better over time or I'm getting softer, but 13.3k from the front and 6.8k from the rear.

Just doing a count up and that's 17 tyres I've consumed over the last 3 years on the SDR. Oh and 3 chain/sprocket sets.

[slofox]

Well another pair of S21's worn out and another pair fitted. Mileage getting better over time or I'm getting softer, but 13.3k from the front and 6.8k from the rear.

Just doing a count up and that's 17 tyres I've consumed over the last 3 years on the SDR. Oh and 3 chain/sprocket sets.

Sounds about right.

[roogazza]

Well another pair of S21's worn out and another pair fitted. Mileage getting better over time or I'm getting softer, but 13.3k from the front and 6.8k from the rear.

Just doing a count up and that's 17 tyres I've consumed over the last 3 years on the SDR. Oh and 3 chain/sprocket sets.

Something to do with being V twin ??
My record is weird, bike has done 40 odd Kms tyres (S20s) every 6kms, I have NEVER adjusted the chain but lube it every second ride. Still original !
Must be the way I ride,I wear the tyres but must be smooth on the gas ???

[SaferRides]

Something to do with being V twin ??
My record is weird, bike has done 40 odd Kms tyres (S20s) every 6kms, I have NEVER adjusted the chain but lube it every second ride. Still original !
Must be the way I ride,I wear the tyres but must be smooth on the gas ???

Maybe, I get about 7k from the rear M7RR but adjust the chain once a year.

[Owl]

I have NEVER adjusted the chain but lube it every second ride. Still original !

That's good going and yeah, mine could be partially the V-twin thing. In saying that, chain 3 died in 10k due to worn damper assembly. Have now fitted a DID ZVM-X chain, so curious as to how that will fare compared to the first two.

[SaferRides]

That's good going and yeah, mine could be partially the V-twin thing. In saying that, chain 3 died in 10k due to worn damper assembly. Have now fitted a DID ZVM-X chain, so curious as to how that will fare compared to the first two.

I fitted a DID VX to the R1, very happy so far. Adjusted twice in 25,000 km and doesn't have a noticeable tight spot yet, unlike the last 2 EK chains.

Even more surprising is the ally AFAM rear sprocket. The hard anodizing wore through on the leading edge of the teeth a while ago but still almost no wear.

[Owl]

Oh I'm excited.

Was just wondering when the next generation of Bridgestone sports tyres were coming out. Looked at their site and the S22 is listed.

Come on White's, I'll be needing a rear soon.

[Danger Dave]

Oh I'm excited.

Was just wondering when the next generation of Bridgestone sports tyres were coming out. Looked at their site and the S22 is listed.

Come on White's, I'll be needing a rear soon.

Hello

These are due to arrive on the 31st of this month so will be available from Feb onwards.

[Owl]

Hello

These are due to arrive on the 31st of this month so will be available from Feb onwards.

Cool that should tie in nicely.

[SaferRides]

No S21 Evo then?

[Danger Dave]

No S21 Evo then?

No, straight to a S22 this time