well i posted all the stuff on new tire ect. and i ended up buying a bt45 and had it mounted at a shop and i put it on this morning and i havent really got to ride it yet. just a few short trips. but come this weekend i might have to venture out. :mrgreen: (laugh like a mad man) watch out roads :guns:
how long does it require to scrub off the 'wax'
Quote from: Frosthow long does it require to scrub off the 'wax'
In my opinion only about 25 to 50 miles. I progressively lean the bike farther as I go. Starting out easy at first.
well i got a bucket of hot water and put dawn dish soap in it and scrubbed the tire with a scrub brush. i dont know if it really did anything but it makes me feel better :mrgreen:
Fine grit sandpaper.
hey mes....
what made you choose the bt45 over the metz?
and did you get them in stock size?
i chose the bt45s over the mezt's because about a week ago or so someposted about the bt45's being the best out there. there were alot of people who agreed saying it helped there riding. so i thought i give it a shot. but no there not stock size. there 140/70, i was going to opt for the 150/70 but i heard about some recent horror stories :(
Why doesn't anybody put on the stock size? A 130 width tire really is fine.
i always believed that stock size is the best for a stock GS...
but it's a matter of opinion i guess...
but just to bug everyone again...
what are the disadvantages of getting a bigger size tire????
Quote from: Frosthow long does it require to scrub off the 'wax'
About 3-4
good turns per side works for me :thumb:
Stock looks fagity. I like how mine looks now with way bigger. :cheers:
Quote from: Rich500Stock looks fagity. I like how mine looks now with way bigger. :cheers:
Maybe I should have nicknamed you needle duck :lol:
what do you have on rich?
Quote from: Rich500Stock looks fagity. I like how mine looks now with way bigger. :cheers:
Sounds like he is trying to compensate for something. Hum? What could that be? :lol: :lol: :lol:
I think john hit it right on the head (no pun intended).
HAHA...head...HAHA...pun...HAHA :lol: :lol: :lol:
Quote from: mes_423... but no there not stock size. there 140/70, i was going to opt for the 150/70 but i heard about some recent horror stories :(
What do you mean? The BT45s are one of the few tires that come in stock sizes for the GS. The Metzelers Z2 only comes in 130/80 or wider, but Me550 and BT45s comes in 130/70.
So, if I get SMALLER tires, will people think.........nah :P
I've got BT45s in stock sizes and love 'em....when there's not a foot of snow on the ground anyway. :(
Quote from: johnWhy doesn't anybody put on the stock size? A 130 width tire really is fine.
I saved $12 by getting an 140/80 rear versus the stock 130/70. I am frugal, what can I say.
Quote from: JohNLAQuote from: johnWhy doesn't anybody put on the stock size? A 130 width tire really is fine.
I saved $12 by getting an 140/80 rear versus the stock 130/70. I am frugal, what can I say.
Sounds like "cheap Bastard" would be a more appropriate title ;)
I like it :thumb: Gimme, Gimme,Gimme,Gimme :mrgreen: .
Now that I have asked for it there is no way I will get it. :?
John likes to take cracks at me. I find it priceless.
The rear tire isnt what I use to sompensate, I use the ZX9R I picked up, and the redneck car. Those are better for compensation. If they still fail, I drink, heavily. :cheers: