Bridgestone S20 tyre review

**Geeen** · 16th November 2012, 17:08

Originally Posted by Owl

I'm reading!

Me tooo

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**Drew** · 16th November 2012, 17:19

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Thank you. I've experienced the same sensation as you but dismissed it. They definitely stick when pushed but the feel drops away. Not enough for me to lose faith in them, I think they'll still go harder but they go 'dead'.

I'm not willing to test if they're gonna go harder. There's nothing left to prove of the Tyres for me, but longevity to be honest. Maybe pissing down rain traction, but I don't ride in the rain unless I'm doing a long trip and got no choice anyway. So that falls to you my mono handed amigo.

**DEATH_INC.** · 16th November 2012, 17:27

Originally Posted by Drew

I'm not willing to test if they're gonna go harder.

Pussy.

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**Drew** · 16th November 2012, 17:42

Originally Posted by DEATH_INC.

Pussy.

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What can I say, it hurts to fall off.

**Hitcher** · 16th November 2012, 18:05

Originally Posted by Drew

Dunno if anyone is still reading this shit.

I'm still reading. This is interesting and informative, even though I'll never buy a set of S20s, Z1000 notwithstanding.

**SVboy** · 16th November 2012, 19:03

If I needed a set-I would buy s20s tomorrow-interesting thread.

**JayRacer37** · 23rd November 2012, 13:16

Originally Posted by Drew

Last night's ride was remarkably traffic light. So with the added bonus of an L1 gixxer thou to chase/lead, I started using a bit more lean angle, a bit more body weight distribution, and a LOT more front brake.

Once again, the S20's did what they are meant to do. I think however, I have found the major difference between race rubber, and sports. Where racetechs/supercorsas/pilot race "push back" when they are being loaded and worked, the 'feel' I get from the S20's reduces as the pace climbs. They're still hanging on, we were going quite fast, and I haven't had a moment, but I think that were I to push any more I'd be in the shit.

Wear. Getting to around 1000km's I suppose, and there is no noticeable wear at this point.

Dunno if anyone is still reading this shit. I hope I'm doing whatever it is I'm meant to be here.

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Thank you. I've experienced the same sensation as you but dismissed it. They definitely stick when pushed but the feel drops away. Not enough for me to lose faith in them, I think they'll still go harder but they go 'dead'.

Yes mate, we are still reading too!

I think you are on the Money there Drew, at the kind of pace I expect you are at chasing a new 1000, race rubber is starting to come into it's own, and road tyres are starting to peak - but this is your fast road pace however! If you weren't riding a particularly porky RF, I would suggest dropping the front pressure to give more 'feel' but as you noticed earlier in your review you are getting to the point where the tyre is rolling off the sidewall. OAB, maybe try 2psi less in the front and see if it feels better to you?

Jay

**onearmedbandit** · 23rd November 2012, 13:21

Will do Jay. Thanks.

**Kickaha** · 23rd November 2012, 17:41

Originally Posted by JayRacer37

If you weren't riding a particularly porky RF

Jay knows all about porky

**onearmedbandit** · 26th November 2012, 14:17

Originally Posted by JayRacer37

OAB, maybe try 2psi less in the front and see if it feels better to you?

Jay

Went out today, dropped the front 2psi to 36. Massive difference thanks Jay, the feel returned and once again inspired mucho confidence in exploiting the grip available.

**Drew** · 26th November 2012, 14:20

Originally Posted by onearmedbandit

Went out today, dropped the front 2psi to 36. Massive difference thanks Jay, the feel returned and once again inspired mucho confidence in exploiting the grip available.

36 is where the front has been since the first Thursday ride this season, on the RF.

Dropping two PSI is just gonna cave the sidewall from there.

**onearmedbandit** · 26th November 2012, 14:32

Originally Posted by Drew

36 is where the front has been since the first Thursday ride this season, on the RF.

Dropping two PSI is just gonna cave the sidewall from there.

Yeah I'm guessing the RF has different handling characteristics to the thou. 38 still offered good grip but the feedback fell away. My initial testing was on 36.

**BigAl** · 26th November 2012, 15:16

Looking to get a set of these next week to replace my Pilot Powers, will be interesting to see how long they last as being new no one seems to know.

Thanks guys for the reports.

**Drew** · 26th November 2012, 15:34

Originally Posted by BigAl

Looking to get a set of these next week to replace my Pilot Powers, will be interesting to see how long they last as being new no one seems to know.

Thanks guys for the reports.

On an AG100, you will die before they wear out.

You're welcome.