Tested out the new tire tonight...

ConradM · 08-17-2012, 08:47 PM

I just had a BT-023 Sport Touring rear tire installed on my 6r to replace my BT-016 Pro. Once again Dennis hooked it up with great service and turn around.

Rode up and down Bogus, ran through a corner I new to be clean about 4 times and had it cranked over left and right.

Initial impressions, the 023 is stiffer than the 016 Pro. Which I guess is a given. To combat that I dropped the psi to 36, (I asked Dennis to air it up to 38) and took a turn out of my compression damping. Now it's pretty close to what I was used to as far as bumps in the road. There's plenty of grip for my bike and the way I ride with this combination of tires. I can comfortably say that on a 600, you don't need more grip in the rear than this tire can provide on the street.

What's surprising, and I don't have an explanation for this but, with the 023 the bike seems more stable cranked over and it holds a line better. Maybe it's because my old tire was shot, I don't know. But even riding on sandy Bogus I had more confidence than I normally do.

Now hopefully, I can get some decent mileage out of this thing.

Oh and btw, this was with no scrubbing in or anything. This was the first ride on this tire.

tc305 · 08-17-2012, 09:05 PM

thanks for the info ill probly be looking at those for next year

ConradM · 08-17-2012, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by tc305

thanks for the info ill probly be looking at those for next year

tom · 08-17-2012, 09:49 PM

I got the same set two months ago and can't complain about them. I ride them mostly on freeway and they handle very good. My old tires used to drift when I turned and I had to fight it, with these turning is no problem.

08-17-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
ConradM Yup, Still a Post Whore Joined: Jan 2012 From: Boise ID Posts: 2,580 I Ride: '04 zx6r / '97 KX 250	Tested out the new tire tonight... I just had a BT-023 Sport Touring rear tire installed on my 6r to replace my BT-016 Pro. Once again Dennis hooked it up with great service and turn around. Rode up and down Bogus, ran through a corner I new to be clean about 4 times and had it cranked over left and right. Initial impressions, the 023 is stiffer than the 016 Pro. Which I guess is a given. To combat that I dropped the psi to 36, (I asked Dennis to air it up to 38) and took a turn out of my compression damping. Now it's pretty close to what I was used to as far as bumps in the road. There's plenty of grip for my bike and the way I ride with this combination of tires. I can comfortably say that on a 600, you don't need more grip in the rear than this tire can provide on the street. What's surprising, and I don't have an explanation for this but, with the 023 the bike seems more stable cranked over and it holds a line better. Maybe it's because my old tire was shot, I don't know. But even riding on sandy Bogus I had more confidence than I normally do. Now hopefully, I can get some decent mileage out of this thing. Oh and btw, this was with no scrubbing in or anything. This was the first ride on this tire.

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08-17-2012, 09:05 PM	#2
tc305 Your Mom Joined: Feb 2007 From: boise Posts: 1,223 I Ride: ninja 1000	thanks for the info ill probly be looking at those for next year

08-17-2012, 09:49 PM	#4
tom Ditch Missle Joined: Mar 2012 From: nlnn Posts: 141	I got the same set two months ago and can't complain about them. I ride them mostly on freeway and they handle very good. My old tires used to drift when I turned and I had to fight it, with these turning is no problem.