[olbapablo]

Got it home after a great night of rain-riding and in the morning i see that i've picked up what seems to be a big screw about 1 1/2 inch off center to the right in my rear tire. all i can see is the slightly worn head of the screw...

i called the dealer about plug-n-patch prices and it was around $80

My buddy can get tires at cost so i think i'm just going to get all new tires (i am a sucker when it comes to buying things for my bike).

What do you guys think of the Bridgestone BT020?

Any Pro's and Cons? i can get both front and rear installed for around $170
:twfrox:

 

[talisman_13]

i can get both front and rear installed for around $170

Wow...170 for what kind of tires? Personally, I love the Michelin Pilot Powers...they stick pretty doggone well. I think mine was 130 Euro for the rear though. A whole lot more expensive than what you were quoted.

 

[Gas Man]

Don't get the Bridgestones... they will step out in mid corner... get the Pilot Powers... I promise you'll thank me later!!

 

[fatburg]

The BT020's are stock on the Fazer, I have over 9k on mine and still good tread left. However I am not sure how much I trust them in hard cornering, I can feel them sliding quite often.

 

[Earlzach]

What do you guys think of the Bridgestone BT020?

I am going to get a new tire soon and it will be this very tire. I have felt good on them. It gives good wet weather traction and long tread life. 8900 on them. I dont ride hard though. I play but not a kneedragger for sure.

 

[jeeps84]

The BT020's are alright if your not pushing it in the corners. That's a good deal on the price. It would normally be that much for just the rear before install.

 

[ShanMan14]

The BT020's are stock on the Fazer, I have over 9k on mine and still good tread left. However I am not sure how much I trust them in hard cornering, I can feel them sliding quite often.

:iagree: That's what I currently have.

 

[JK_DILLA]

im not a fan of the 020 at all. If the road is a little cold the tires are slippery. They last but you give up confidence for miles. And if thats your CBR in the avatar, i really wouldnt get them. :2cents:

 

[Gas Man]

You can see that everybody is saying what I said... they will step out in mid corner... and there is nothing like having a tire that you know has your back! The Pilot Powers are that tire! You know going into anything that they will maintain their grip!!

 

[jeeps84]

You can see that everybody is saying what I said... they will step out in mid corner... and there is nothing like having a tire that you know has your back! The Pilot Powers are that tire! You know going into anything that they will maintain their grip!!

:iagree:

 

[olbapablo]

Alright, thanks for the input guys! i'm still very new and i don't ride that hard (as i'm still a newbie) so i may still get them just because they're such an awesome deal. If i ever go to a track, i will definatly look into some other tires. Just from home to work and back i still may get them.

and yes, that is my baby in the avatar!

 

[DLIT]

You're a fool if you don't get the Powers at cost. A dealer in Vegas sells them for $243 installed and that's a deal!

 

[Gas Man]

Alright, thanks for the input guys! i'm still very new and i don't ride that hard (as i'm still a newbie) so i may still get them just because they're such an awesome deal. If i ever go to a track, i will definatly look into some other tires. Just from home to work and back i still may get them.

and yes, that is my baby in the avatar!

Don't forget to submit for BOTM!

 

[jeeps84]

Don't forget to submit for BOTM!

:bslap: don't need the competition. I'm sure olbapablo don't want his bike on the front page anyway. :wink: :lol:

 

[olbapablo]

:bslap: don't need the competition. I'm sure olbapablo don't want his bike on the front page anyway. :wink: :lol:

hahaha, maybe soon... i need to get some good photos of it now as it looks a little different with my seat cowl and windscreen

 

[Mudpuppy]

Don't get the Bridgestones... they will step out in mid corner... get the Pilot Powers... I promise you'll thank me later!!

Whateva big dog. You can personally say Bridgestones are NFG?

Dude don't listen to any of these clowns - listen to this (no one ever does because I speak the truth and no one wants to hear the fugging truth) -

If you are riding on the street mostly buy the Bridgestones - they are great street tires and last forever.

If you are riding street / track get the Pilot Powers - if you are just cruising on the street and not dragging knee, etc. you are wasting your money on Powers.

Finally - NEVER EVER NEVER NEVER NEVER NEVER EVER EVER EVER NEVER - DID I SAY NEVER EVER? - EVER NEVER NEVER PLUG A TIRE ON A MOTORCYCLE - Just plain ignorant unless your health, well being and life isn't worth a few extra dollars for a new tire.

Ok bring on the stupid asses who say I plugged a tire and it is ok.. Blow me twice and call me Sally you dumb bastards.

 

[drewpy]

:bslap:

 

[Gas Man]

MP... you POV on my :2cents: is completely JACKED!

I had 2 sets of Bridgestones on my 9R and they would step out in mid corner all the time ON THE STREET!!! Got the Powers on and no more step out! So...

THANK YOU!! :cheers:

And Happy B-Day MP!! :dupe:

 

[jeeps84]

MP... you POV on my :2cents: is completely JACKED!

I had 2 sets of Bridgestones on my 9R and they would step out in mid corner all the time ON THE STREET!!! Got the Powers on and no more step out! So...

THANK YOU!! :cheers:

And Happy B-Day MP!! :dupe:

:iagree: but I ride a little on the aggressive side.