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Re: [ST] Re: tire pole again
- Subject: Re: [ST] Re: tire pole again
- From: "Eric Mann" <eric91z@xxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 9 Jul 2002 17:49:16 -0500
Thanks for the input. This is exactly what I am looking for. Right now it
is looking like this:
#1 - Avon 35/36
#2 - Bridgestone 020
Thanks,
Eric Mann
eric91z@xxxxxxxxx
'91 Camaro Z28
'01 Triumph Sprint ST
'92 Accord EX
- ----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan West" <jwratmaster@xxxxxxxxx>
To: <ST@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2002 10:57 AM
Subject: [ST] Re: tire pole again
> Eric Mann asked about BT010's
>
> Eric,
> I have a set on the ST (front and back) and here are my impressions.
> BTW, I consider myself to be more aggressive than most.
>
> Immediately notice that the front tire makes the bike feel more twitchy
> straight up. The trade off is that it makes it more flickable. I don't
> care for it personally as I like it more neutral and less willing to
> fall over in a turn. I'd rather wrestle it down into a corner than have
> it fall in.
>
> The rear gives no confidence on the street. It moves about just a bit
> when ridden very aggressively. Kinda like you're running over little
> tar snakes, but you're not. This was on a warm dry sunny day that I
> consistently (over the course of a 10 hr day in the saddle across some
> extremely twisty roads) had the rear moving around slightly every time
> I got it leaned way over in hot curve.
>
> On the track, they seem to be fine, which makes me think that the tire
> likes to be good and hot before it starts to stick. Dunno. Although,
> sometimes I think I actually ride harder on the street (I know, shame on
> me). The other thought that crossed my mind is that they are just not
> a good tire for heavier bikes. I had some luggage with me when they
> slid around, yet on the track with no luggage.....? Hmmm. Could be on
> to something here... Or maybe it likes lower pressures for the track?
>
> On the other hand, their wet grip is unbelievable. Obviously, the pace
> winds down a bit in the rain, but I was really surprised at how much you
> could get away with in the rain. Brilliant at that.
>
> Also, I got 2400 miles on the back right to the wear bars and a little
> left on the sides.
>
> Final recommendation: 010's not for the ST
>
> Cheers,
> Jonathan West
> 95 Trophy 4
> 96 Super 3
> 97 Trophy 900
> 99 ST
> 01 Daytona
>
>
>
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