Road riders vs Azaros vs other tires

[steezin_and_wheezin]

they have a Bt-003 race and RS(race street) the RS's are a Very aggressive street tire. with just enough tread to be considered DOT approved. i wouldn't suggest them if you ride in the rain a lot.

my suz barely sees a drop of rain, and spends most of her time in the mountains. i do worry about tread life on them, but only time will tell.

ordered mine last night!

[steezin_and_wheezin]

last night i read this in depth review of the race tire, which pushed me to buy the RS version:

http://www.motorcycle-usa.com/545/4930/Motorcycle-Article/Bridgestone-Battlax-BT003-Tire-Comparison.aspx

[dsmgs500]

Do you know if there is a street spec of this tire? Looks pretty good I would like something that is just a tad bit more street orented...

[steezin_and_wheezin]

the 003 RS is a street approved tire, but it is a bit more track oriented.

the bridgestone battlax bt 45's was the stock tire on +04's , and i really enjoy the feel. it is an Excellent all around tire. bridgestone did so well with the stock rubber, i am willing to try the sportier version, since price's were comparable.

bridgestone makes a few others versions, here's the another sport/street tire they produce in 140's. the bt-090, but i can't find a matching front on motosuperstore:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/20450/ITEM/Bridgestone-BT-090-Battlax-High-Performance-Rear-Tire.aspx

motosuperstore had the best prices for me, and free shipping

feel free to ask any other questions. my tires should be here next friday, i'll keep ya updated

[gsJack]

Here's an opinion on the BT003 from one of our racers, a frequent poster here, more in line with my opinions I think:

http://gstwins.com/gsboard/index.php?topic=55004.msg624654#msg624654

If you want a 140 size sport radial for street use you might consider the Shinko Podiums, used by some GS/EX500 riders and quite nicely priced:

 

[dsmgs500]

The size I should be looking for is 110/70 and 140/70 right? Thats the oem sizing?

[steezin_and_wheezin]

Wikipedia is you friend

stock tire sizes are 110/130

[steezin_and_wheezin]

both tires shipped same time, but one managed to jump truck and get here 4 days before the scheduled delivery date hahah, once the front gets here i'll be taking to get them installed. stay tuned for some feedback.

what about you? you pull the trigger, dsmgs?

[dsmgs500]

Order the road riders, for 180 for both, one comes today other comes in a few, will post up how I feel about them when they are on.

[steezin_and_wheezin]

hell yeah! i managed the bt's for 220 shipped. got the rear monday and my front will be here today, will hopefully get the new wheels and tires on this weekend sometime