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rvbiker · 07-19-2008, 06:43 PM

With 14k miles on the original bto20's it's time for replacements. The front tire is mostly bald and the back has a one inch bare strip down the center but the front is definitely the worst

.

I decided to replace them with Bridgestone bt021's since I got such good service from the 020's. Most of my riding is touring but want a tire that can handle the occasional twisty. I've heard good things about the back tire but that the front is prone to ware quicker. Most of what I've heard is third hand and not from anyone who has had first hand experience with them.

I plan to order the tires online and take them along with the rims to a dealer to mount and balance. I got a price of $25 for each tire for mounting and balancing not including the stems which I intend to have replaced. I was going to replace the chain and both sprockets but they both look pretty good but I'll know better once I take the wheel off.

Once I get them on the bike I'll let you know my initial impression.

08fz6 · 07-19-2008, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rvbiker

With 14k miles on the original bto20's it's time for replacements. The front tire is mostly bald and the back has a one inch bare strip down the center but the front is definitely the worst

.

I decided to replace them with Bridgestone bt021's since I got such good service from the 020's. Most of my riding is touring but want a tire that can handle the occasional twisty. I've heard good things about the back tire but that the front is prone to ware quicker. Most of what I've heard is third hand and not from anyone who has had first hand experience with them.

I plan to order the tires online and take them along with the rims to a dealer to mount and balance. I got a price of $25 for each tire for mounting and balancing not including the stems which I intend to have replaced. I was going to replace the chain and both sprockets but they both look pretty good but I'll know better once I take the wheel off.

Once I get them on the bike I'll let you know my initial impression.

make sure they have someone doing them with experience and that cares other wise you may get your wheels back all scratched......

rvbiker · 07-19-2008, 07:57 PM

08fz6:
Good point. I had a dealer replace the TPS and a wheel spacer and when they put it back together they misaligned the rear wheel.

How do they mount the tires WITHOUT scratching the rims??

**jsteinb95** · 07-19-2008, 07:58 PM

14,000 miles????? Holy crap....I just don't get it.

rvbiker · 07-19-2008, 08:31 PM

jsteinb95:
I don't think you're missing anything. I don't do wheelies or donuts and have 1" chicken strips on the rear tire. I probably should have changed the tires about 1k miles ago but the timing wasn't right.

Red Wazp · 07-19-2008, 10:35 PM

Just replace my rear Pilot Power as it was way down into the wear bars at a grand total of 3000 miles. Perhaps a few wheelies, no chicken strips and a big right wrist problem! Oh yeah, tons of smiles.

The Rayman · 07-20-2008, 06:28 AM

I just went through 2 sets of Z6's. Great tires (read REALLY great), but decided to try something different so I put a set of 021's on this week. Still scrubbing the new off, but will post up my thoughts also as they wear in....

squirly · 07-20-2008, 07:32 AM

we have a no-mar tire changer here at the house because dealers charge so much or wont mount and balance tires that u don't buy from them . it's true they can scratch your wheels by being carless with the bars and machine arms. so watch if you can or just say something about that when you take them in and wait for them and inspect before u leave.
this is what we have no-mar.com

BranNwebster · 07-20-2008, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by squirlyshirl

no-mar.com

Correct link

No-Mar product: Scratch Proof Wheel Locking System, Beats Coats 220 - Safe for Carbon Fiber Wheels.

rvbiker · 07-20-2008, 06:21 PM

Thanks all for the alert about tire mounting, I'll be sure to ask the dealer if they use a no-mar tire changer BEFORE I give them the tires and rims. I just assumed a dealer would know better...ya right!!

Rayman: Good luck with the 021's, I hope they turn out to be a good tire.

07-19-2008, 06:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
rvbiker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south dakota Bike: 2005 yamaha FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #860	Time for new tires!! With 14k miles on the original bto20's it's time for replacements. The front tire is mostly bald and the back has a one inch bare strip down the center but the front is definitely the worst. I decided to replace them with Bridgestone bt021's since I got such good service from the 020's. Most of my riding is touring but want a tire that can handle the occasional twisty. I've heard good things about the back tire but that the front is prone to ware quicker. Most of what I've heard is third hand and not from anyone who has had first hand experience with them. I plan to order the tires online and take them along with the rims to a dealer to mount and balance. I got a price of $25 for each tire for mounting and balancing not including the stems which I intend to have replaced. I was going to replace the chain and both sprockets but they both look pretty good but I'll know better once I take the wheel off. Once I get them on the bike I'll let you know my initial impression.

07-19-2008, 07:57 PM	#3 (permalink)
rvbiker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south dakota Bike: 2005 yamaha FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #860	Re: Time for new tires!! 08fz6: Good point. I had a dealer replace the TPS and a wheel spacer and when they put it back together they misaligned the rear wheel. How do they mount the tires WITHOUT scratching the rims??

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rvbiker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south dakota Bike: 2005 yamaha FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #860	Re: Time for new tires!! jsteinb95: I don't think you're missing anything. I don't do wheelies or donuts and have 1" chicken strips on the rear tire. I probably should have changed the tires about 1k miles ago but the timing wasn't right.

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Red Wazp Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Peardale, Ca Bike: 07FZ6, 04FJR1300, 00KLR650,87XT350 Posts: 190 Rep Power: 4 Member #1613	Re: Time for new tires!! Just replace my rear Pilot Power as it was way down into the wear bars at a grand total of 3000 miles. Perhaps a few wheelies, no chicken strips and a big right wrist problem! Oh yeah, tons of smiles. __________________ 2007 FZ6 2004 FJR 1300 ABS 2000 KLR 650 Iron Butt Association # 20890

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The Rayman Professional Cat Herder Join Date: May 2008 Location: Houston, TX Bike: 2004 Silver FZ6 Posts: 88 Rep Power: 2 Member #2907	Re: Time for new tires!! I just went through 2 sets of Z6's. Great tires (read REALLY great), but decided to try something different so I put a set of 021's on this week. Still scrubbing the new off, but will post up my thoughts also as they wear in....

07-20-2008, 07:32 AM	#8 (permalink)
squirly Junior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: walworth,ny Bike: 2008 FZ6 Posts: 13 Rep Power: 0 Member #2759	Re: Time for new tires!! we have a no-mar tire changer here at the house because dealers charge so much or wont mount and balance tires that u don't buy from them . it's true they can scratch your wheels by being carless with the bars and machine arms. so watch if you can or just say something about that when you take them in and wait for them and inspect before u leave. this is what we have no-mar.com

07-20-2008, 06:21 PM	#10 (permalink)
rvbiker Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: south dakota Bike: 2005 yamaha FZ6 Posts: 193 Rep Power: 5 Member #860	Re: Time for new tires!! Thanks all for the alert about tire mounting, I'll be sure to ask the dealer if they use a no-mar tire changer BEFORE I give them the tires and rims. I just assumed a dealer would know better...ya right!! Rayman: Good luck with the 021's, I hope they turn out to be a good tire.

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