WrenisPinkle
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posted March 31, 2005 09:19 PM
Tire questions.....
It has been a while since I bought tires for my 2000 12R. (the begining of last riding season) I have used the Bridgestone 010's the last 3 sets and I like them a lot. I haven't kept up much lately. Is there a better tire now? Are the 010"s even still available? I have always used stock sizes (200 rear) I want to try a 190 rear this time for quicker turn-in and less bar effort. Has anyone tried a 180? Does this work? And last of all, where is the best/cheapest place to buy tires these days? Seems like I used to buy from Ron Ayers.com but I cannot find Bridgestone's on their site? Thanks for all your help!
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Hells Dark Lord
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posted April 01, 2005 03:06 AM
there are lots of people tha trun a 180 adn 190 rears on the ZX12. They wouldnt run them if they didnt like them. I would suggest trying a 190 first and see the difference, adn them next time a 180 in the same type of tire, to comaper the differences. Persoanlly I ran a 190 on the back of my ZX12 and loved it. Right now my tire of choice is the Metzler M-1. Its a great all around tire. I got decent milage out of it, and decent traction as well.
I do however want to try a set of the Pilot Powers, I have heard good things about them as well..
I get most of my tires from parts411.com
or you can try kneedraggers.com
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wilson1
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posted April 01, 2005 04:19 AM
brigstone has a 014 it's gr8 tire better milage than 010 the 010's are still available
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otis
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posted April 01, 2005 06:08 AM
I have a set of 014's that should be arriving today from Chaparral. Total including shipping was $254.
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posted April 01, 2005 07:19 AM
put an 014 on the rear of my bus recently...seems to be on par with the 010 (and that was a great tire)
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Ninjaman12R
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posted April 01, 2005 09:45 AM
180/190
I've been running 180s on the rear for a couple years and really like them. The downside is that the bike gets a bit nervous when banked over hard. Probably due to the 6" wheel width soft of flattening the tires profile. Anyway, I've been thinking about trying a 190 to see what it would do. Any of you guys ran 180s & 190s??? I know turn in is WAY better with a 180 versus the 200. I hate those damned 200s, they make you work entirely too hard in the twisties IMHO.
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otis
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posted April 01, 2005 12:05 PM
Yeah I am switching to a 190 rear. Chaparral screwed up my order but ion the end it's in my favor cause now I am getting the 014 Conbonation Set: A front and a 190 rear for $210 delivered. Sweet deal.
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TurboBlew
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posted April 01, 2005 12:05 PM
180/55 or 190/55.... works best for twisties.
The 50 profile is abit shorter and makes the bike feel slow.
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otis
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posted April 01, 2005 12:07 PM
quote:
I hate those damned 200s, they make you work entirely too hard in the twisties IMHO.
Yeah, I was working pretty hard toasting you wasn't I?  
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SLOTH
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posted April 01, 2005 12:15 PM
I like the metzler M1 in a 190. You guys should try turning a 240 metzler now thats rough. I just got the track dynamics 240 kit all on lastnight.
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Ninjaman12R
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posted April 01, 2005 01:03 PM
Sure was.....
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Yeah, I was working pretty hard toasting you wasn't I?
Yeah, you were damned near in a sweat trying to pick your bike back up off its' side when I got to ya. Glad I got pics of that you stupid fuck. 
I think that's when I dubbed you "Dirtbike Dan" eh??? Yankee sumbiatch..........
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posted April 01, 2005 03:15 PM
just switched to the 190 for the first time. bike is way more nimble. best price i could find was mawonline and southwestmoto?
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posted April 02, 2005 09:54 AM
014 is the replacement for the 010
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WrenisPinkle
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posted April 02, 2005 03:04 PM
Hey, Thanks all for the info.......... A new set of 014's it is then, and I think that I am going to give the 190's a try this time!!
Ted
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