mike reakes
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Mummy Christmas has just bought me an alloy wheel kit for my 1100gs. Any recommendations re tyres?
Mike
Mike
BT020's
Excellent mix of mileage/grip & not so quick steering as some.
Excellent mix of mileage/grip & not so quick steering as some.
circular, rubbery ones are the best type - in the size that fits your wheels .
Glad to be of help
Glad to be of help
mike reakes
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Thanks, Paul
I see southern english humour has improved in the years since I lived/worked there!
I see southern english humour has improved in the years since I lived/worked there!
ArgyBargy
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yup, stick with 020s and you won't go far wrong.
010s are stickier, but square off quicker.
020s best wet weather tyre IMHO.
And best of all, they are round and will therefore fit your rims. Mines a 1100 with alloys, I've got a 120/70/17 on't front and a 170 on't back. Don't think you can squeeze in a 180, coz there aint much clearance to the swing arm; and they are too wide anyway for all but the 'optional extra' 5.5 rear rims off the 1100s.
010s are stickier, but square off quicker.
020s best wet weather tyre IMHO.
And best of all, they are round and will therefore fit your rims. Mines a 1100 with alloys, I've got a 120/70/17 on't front and a 170 on't back. Don't think you can squeeze in a 180, coz there aint much clearance to the swing arm; and they are too wide anyway for all but the 'optional extra' 5.5 rear rims off the 1100s.
It all depends on what you want ..............
Mike --
Trackdays and very fast , one up road riding - with not a care for longevity ? Then opt for Bridgestone BT014s , awesome feedback and grip but unlikely to last even 2,000 miles and they do not appreciate luggage and pillions !
Same as above but fewer track days and half as much again tyre life ? Then go for Bridgestone BT012s
General touring , occasional fast road riding , with and without pillion , plus the odd track day ? - Then Bridgestone BT020s , very good all round performance , wet and dry , but lacking the levels of grip of the BT010 .
Lots of track days , fast road riding including with pillion and full luggage , Nurburgring , wet & dry and still able to laugh at your puny attempts to find it's limits ? Then Bridgestone BT010s are the ones to go for , perhaps the best all round compromise - and remember they are all compromises !
But , BEWARE , BT010s are brilliant but if you put them through too many full heat cycles ( e.g. lapping the GP circuit at Nurburg after two days on the 'Ring) , they WILL eventually give up the uneven struggle and let go . Warning signs are very very small slides , or a shiny appearance to the tyre when allowed to cool fully . If you see this it's best to have a new set of tyres asap , certainly do not ride in the wet with them in that state .
I'm told by those who know a lot more about tyres than I , that all tyres will do this if you ask too much of them outside their design parameters - so the above holds true for all the others mentioned , but could be expected to happen sooner , if you took them on track too often .
Me ? I've a set of BT010s for everyday and a set of BT014s for track days without a pillion , after all there has to be some advantage to being a B.O.F. !
All the best ,
James
Mike --
Trackdays and very fast , one up road riding - with not a care for longevity ? Then opt for Bridgestone BT014s , awesome feedback and grip but unlikely to last even 2,000 miles and they do not appreciate luggage and pillions !
Same as above but fewer track days and half as much again tyre life ? Then go for Bridgestone BT012s
General touring , occasional fast road riding , with and without pillion , plus the odd track day ? - Then Bridgestone BT020s , very good all round performance , wet and dry , but lacking the levels of grip of the BT010 .
Lots of track days , fast road riding including with pillion and full luggage , Nurburgring , wet & dry and still able to laugh at your puny attempts to find it's limits ? Then Bridgestone BT010s are the ones to go for , perhaps the best all round compromise - and remember they are all compromises !
But , BEWARE , BT010s are brilliant but if you put them through too many full heat cycles ( e.g. lapping the GP circuit at Nurburg after two days on the 'Ring) , they WILL eventually give up the uneven struggle and let go . Warning signs are very very small slides , or a shiny appearance to the tyre when allowed to cool fully . If you see this it's best to have a new set of tyres asap , certainly do not ride in the wet with them in that state .
I'm told by those who know a lot more about tyres than I , that all tyres will do this if you ask too much of them outside their design parameters - so the above holds true for all the others mentioned , but could be expected to happen sooner , if you took them on track too often .
Me ? I've a set of BT010s for everyday and a set of BT014s for track days without a pillion , after all there has to be some advantage to being a B.O.F. !
All the best ,
James
MATKAT
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red hot
when do you guys get the tyres hot enough for 010's.............oh the myth of rubber!!! race teams warm tyres to such an extent you cant touch em !!! road bikes just dont need sports rubber....... a sports tourer ....i.e. 020 will always work better MOST of the time............
Dood,
when do you guys get the tyres hot enough for 010's.............oh the myth of rubber!!! race teams warm tyres to such an extent you cant touch em !!! road bikes just dont need sports rubber....... a sports tourer ....i.e. 020 will always work better MOST of the time............
Dood,
lotty
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Help first track day with GS
Can anyone give me some advice on setting my 1150gs up for track day.I have just orderd my new tyres which are 020s,i do ride quite hard, but also do two up touring.I am an ex sports bike rider,but have fallen in love with my gs.I still ride week ends with mates who have sports bikes,they cant believe how i keep up with them and beat them on the twisty roads.I want to give them a run for their money on the track.Do i need to adjust my suspension.The circuit is cadwell park,also would it be better to remove center stand,Have i chosen the right tyes?,Is it best to remove mirrors.Ime not worried honest?
Can anyone give me some advice on setting my 1150gs up for track day.I have just orderd my new tyres which are 020s,i do ride quite hard, but also do two up touring.I am an ex sports bike rider,but have fallen in love with my gs.I still ride week ends with mates who have sports bikes,they cant believe how i keep up with them and beat them on the twisty roads.I want to give them a run for their money on the track.Do i need to adjust my suspension.The circuit is cadwell park,also would it be better to remove center stand,Have i chosen the right tyes?,Is it best to remove mirrors.Ime not worried honest?
Cadwell -- Tyres
Lotty -- Your 020s will be more than adequate for your first trip to Cadwell ; as would Tourances , and your GS will humble your mates' sports bikes . Cadwell was built as a smaller scale British version of the Nurburgring and the GS is the bike of choice at both circuits , unless you are wanting to go racing or for the ultimate lap time .
No need to remove mirrors - some track day organisers ask you to put some tape on all lenses , mirrors etc. but not all . Some track instructors advise turning your mirrors in so that you cannot see what is going on behind you and therefore distract you . Some advise using your mirrors to check behind after every corner , so that you can allow faster riders through on the straights .
No need to remove centre stand , your pegs go down first , then your cylinder heads , so the pegs give fair warning .
At Cadwell there is absolutely no need for anything to touch down - unless that is , you have got the line a little awry !
Suspension is a matter of preference , start with the setting that you would use for fast road work and consider changing to the settings that you would use for riding with a pillion on the road if not happy with the initial set up .
I apologise for the next bits if I'm attempting to teach my granny .......... but don't go to a track day to "race" your mates , it will only end in tears ! Make sure that the new tyres are scrubbed in and at correct pressures - makes a huge difference on track .
Go to the day to learn more about yourself and your bike , you'll have a wonderfull time , even if it rains and discover a new addiction that requires ever more time on track to fulfill .
All the best ,
Jim .
ps. You wouldn't be lucky enough to be doing Martin Hopp's day next Tuesday (21st June) would you ? If so , I'll see you there - I'm the BOF in the Roadcrafter suit and the Tart's Handbag of an 1100 !
Lotty -- Your 020s will be more than adequate for your first trip to Cadwell ; as would Tourances , and your GS will humble your mates' sports bikes . Cadwell was built as a smaller scale British version of the Nurburgring and the GS is the bike of choice at both circuits , unless you are wanting to go racing or for the ultimate lap time .
No need to remove mirrors - some track day organisers ask you to put some tape on all lenses , mirrors etc. but not all . Some track instructors advise turning your mirrors in so that you cannot see what is going on behind you and therefore distract you . Some advise using your mirrors to check behind after every corner , so that you can allow faster riders through on the straights .
No need to remove centre stand , your pegs go down first , then your cylinder heads , so the pegs give fair warning .
At Cadwell there is absolutely no need for anything to touch down - unless that is , you have got the line a little awry !
Suspension is a matter of preference , start with the setting that you would use for fast road work and consider changing to the settings that you would use for riding with a pillion on the road if not happy with the initial set up .
I apologise for the next bits if I'm attempting to teach my granny .......... but don't go to a track day to "race" your mates , it will only end in tears ! Make sure that the new tyres are scrubbed in and at correct pressures - makes a huge difference on track .
Go to the day to learn more about yourself and your bike , you'll have a wonderfull time , even if it rains and discover a new addiction that requires ever more time on track to fulfill .
All the best ,
Jim .
ps. You wouldn't be lucky enough to be doing Martin Hopp's day next Tuesday (21st June) would you ? If so , I'll see you there - I'm the BOF in the Roadcrafter suit and the Tart's Handbag of an 1100 !
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