Mixing tires?

[tommymac]

Originally Posted by 101lifts2

Try running in 95 degree heat at a upper intermediate pace...those PPs will get greasy real fast and start sliding around. Yes riding at the street track pace is probably OK.

And yes warmers IMO are a waste unless you're racing. Two track days and most race tires are going to someone who wants takeoffs.

Almost have done that, just the upper intermediatre pace up at loudon on a set of the michelin 2cts and they started spinning on me later in the day but I was also running with advanced guys and trying to keep pace with soem of them.

For me dot's are a waste on the street since we have to travel a lot of miles just to get to the good twisties, plus the priller is about 70-80% commuting now.

['73 H1 Triple]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Pretty sure the -023 replaced the -021, replaced the -020. The newer ones are supposed to be dual compound I think.

I finally changed out my Pirelli Diablo front and Pilot Power rear. That was a weird feeling.

Is your front end lowered?

Front end is stock height.

[Rangerscott]

It's like mixing her birth control pills with aspirin. You really want to take that gamble?

[101lifts2]

Originally Posted by tommymac

Almost have done that, just the upper intermediatre pace up at loudon on a set of the michelin 2cts and they started spinning on me later in the day but I was also running with advanced guys and trying to keep pace with soem of them.

For me dot's are a waste on the street since we have to travel a lot of miles just to get to the good twisties, plus the priller is about 70-80% commuting now.

Truck ur bike to the twisties?

[tommymac]

I have considered trailering the buell given how painful the seat is LOL

[derf]

Originally Posted by Rangerscott

It's like mixing her birth control pills with aspirin. You really want to take that gamble?

only if I get to kick her in the stomach on the asprin days

['73 H1 Triple]

Stopped at Blackman's Cycle in Emmaus Pa today to see what they thought. The parts guy looked at it and first question was air pressure. He didn't like the way it looked and suggested I talk to service.

The service guy guy looked at it, asked about air pressure ( always checked and kept at factory recommended pressure ) then asked how many miles. I said it had about 3500 on it.

When I asked what might have caused that ( inferring to a possible mechanical problem ) he said "it's those crappy bridgestones"

I found a lot of reviews where people were complaining about low mileage with the front tires with these Bridgestone BT-021's.

I asked about putting a BT023 on the front and he said that would be fine. ( I hope they figured out what the problem was that makes the 021 tire "pyramid" and wear funny. I'd hate to have the exact problem on the new 023 )

$116 for the tire ( should be in Wednesday ) and $24 to mount it ( dropped off ).

Thanks for all the help and comments, it's greatly appreciated.

Jeff

['73 H1 Triple]

I found out you can use jack stands if you have engine guards



New tire ( BT-023 ) is on and ready for less than 100 degree weather for a test ride.

Thanks again for all the replies

[tommymac]

they work if you have rigid footpegs or run a piece of rebar through the swingarm pivot

[Captain Morgan]

I've been wanting to put Anakee 2's on my strom but I don't really need both tires. Only need the rear right now and decided against mixing. Simply bought a new trail wing for the rear and will buy the Anakee 2 for front and rear next year.