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posted January 12, 2009 10:05 PM
bt-016
Thinking about getting these for the upcoming riding season. Wondering if anyone has tried them out?
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Hawkman
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posted January 13, 2009 09:00 AM
Got them on my 14 now. Really, really liking them.
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GHOSTMAN
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posted January 13, 2009 02:11 PM
Can you give us some feedback Hawkman
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posted January 13, 2009 04:31 PM
I replaced a set of Shinko's with the 016's. They are SO much better! (the Bridgestones) It was super-easy to spin the rear Shinko when leaned over, the 016 grips under all but the wildest throttle opening. The center stripe will spin when its cold, but that lessens after a few miles and some heat builds up. Mileage is good for a sport-oriented tire. I've got a couple thousand miles on mine with a good mix of curves and interstates. They're no touring tire when it comes to wear, but they don't seem to sacrifice any grip int he corners, either. I'll definitely repeat the purchase when these are done.
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blackbullet76
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posted January 14, 2009 06:27 AM
Thanks for the feedback, guess I'll be getting a set in the spring.
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robzx14
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posted January 14, 2009 03:17 PM
I to need a set for the 14 wher did you get them and what was the cost thanks
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joemugg
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posted January 14, 2009 05:05 PM
I got mine from a local shop, but they sale online as well.
www.motorsportfreaks.com
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Hawkman
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posted January 15, 2009 09:32 AM
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Can you give us some feedback Hawkman
For me at least, they have been very confidence inspiring. They have a ton of grip and offer a lot of lean angle. They seem to be so very smooth when going into corners. I'll dive into a curve and the tires just hold whatever line I want. I don't find myself fighting the bike as much to make it go where I want to go. Gotta try them to know what I mean. Good luck!
Got mine from a local store also that happens to be pretty reasonable.
http://www.parts411.com/acbasp/stores/1/BT016-C9349.aspx
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posted January 15, 2009 05:43 PM
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I got mine from a local shop, but they sale online as well.
www.motorsportfreaks.com
I just bought a set on ebay for 245 shipped.
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posted January 16, 2009 10:41 AM
alright fellas, be warned if you are coming from a tire with a non-uniform curvature like the Pilot Power series! The BT-016 is a throwback to the last gen of tires that had perfectly symmetrical curvatures. 2 of my friends (on a 05 636 and zx10) have made the 2CT to 016 jump and both said the same thing: Takes a suprisingly long time to get fully comfortable with the lean-in characteristics of them.
Or should I say 'lack of' lean in help? The curve of the Pilot Powers actually helps the bike to lean into the corner, reducing leaning effort. The 016's are perfectly neutral though, which seemed to really throw them guys for a loop. I rode the zx6 both before and after, and noticed a difference... well, actually I liked it alot better with the BT-016's. lol Traction-wise they both claim equal or better traction than the PP 2CT's, with noticeably better feedback from the ground.
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posted January 16, 2009 01:16 PM
Or should I say 'lack of' lean in 
sticks that is correct
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robzx14
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posted January 16, 2009 04:39 PM
I like how the 014 feel do the o16 feel the same
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gilberjj
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posted January 16, 2009 04:50 PM
i think pretty much everyone will agree that the bt014 is completely garbage
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posted January 16, 2009 05:52 PM
i never had any problems out of the 014's and they hook great at the dragstrip. Pretty much the only bad thing that I could say about them is that they wore out in 1500 miles.Then again, I also HATED the fact that i got 1200 miles out of my 2ct's and will never own another set.
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blackbullet76
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posted January 16, 2009 11:34 PM
I've ran diablo corsa III's for quite a while, just wanting to try something different, but wanted to stay with the multi-compound style tire.
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posted January 16, 2009 11:38 PM
There's 2CT's, then everything else
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posted January 17, 2009 12:26 AM
I'm trying Dunlop Qualifiers... I'll report later. I'm going on my first long ride on them tomorrow
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Hawkman
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posted January 17, 2009 05:04 PM
Where's that tire test that had the BT-016 winning the comparison test between the Qualifiers and the 2CTs along with a couple others?
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posted January 17, 2009 05:52 PM
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Where's that tire test that had the BT-016 winning the comparison test between the Qualifiers and the 2CTs along with a couple others?
depends on who is doing the testing. I can find articles where each one of those win. Some of us are always trying tires.
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Hawkman
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posted January 17, 2009 11:19 PM
Post 'em up. I like reading opinions.
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posted January 20, 2009 12:57 AM
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posted January 20, 2009 03:05 AM
For the guys that say the 014 was junk, obviously they are not riders. Posers, but definetly not riders.
The 002 racing and racing street are in my opinion, one of the best tires ever made.
The 016 should be even better than the 014, which was tough to beat.
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posted January 20, 2009 06:01 AM
I just ordered a set of the 016's yesterday. Can't wait to try them out!
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posted January 20, 2009 06:48 AM
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For the guys that say the 014 was junk, obviously they are not riders. Posers, but definetly not riders.
The 002 racing and racing street are in my opinion, one of the best tires ever made.
The 016 should be even better than the 014, which was tough to beat.
My BT-014's had only decent traction, which after half a dozen corners (or any high speed riding) became REALLY greasy and slid everywhere! Hadn't seen a tire that overheated that fast since the early 90's. It WAS fun, of course, sliding both tires on the lower speed corners, but not exactly the route to a faster time through the corners. Here is whats left of mine at 4000 miles (you will note the sandpaper look of it, those of you who know will recognize that as a sign a tire was overheated and then punished badly):
Check out my videos if you want, aZX14blurr , but anybody who calls me a poser better be able to back up there words.
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i think pretty much everyone will agree that the bt014 is completely garbage
'bout sums it up.
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posted January 20, 2009 09:33 AM
My BT016 are sitting right here, cant wait to have them mounted. I'd have to agree I think the 014's are garbage.. But thats just me dont get mad.. And i prefer the more modern look of the tread on the 16's...
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