Samster
chamon motherf*cker
JoeBoy - spoke to Bryn at Bridgestone earlier and this is what they say...............note: there's a new tyre out to replace the 010..........
As of January 2003 Bridgestone are now only APPROVING four tyre fitments for the SuperBlackie - running 42psi front & rear:
1) BT57 G matched pair (yes they're still available)
2) BT 020 W on the front BT 020 L on the rear
3) BT 011 E on the front BT 010 on the rear
4) BT 011 E on the front BT 012 on the rear
A few points: The front compound of any matched pair is always different to that of the rear.
The BT 020 W is a 'Bird specific front version of the 020.
The BT 011 E for the front is the exact same tyre that is Original Equipment on the 2002 GSXR1000. This tyre is very similar to a standard 010 but has a special construction giving far better damping characteristics.
Note: Bridgestone DO NOT approve the fitment of an 010 on the front of the 'Bird. In their words, "This fitment results in a noticeable 'shimmie' when decelerating that becomes greater as the tyre wears". True - I suffer from this at the moment. The 'Bird's too heavy on the front for the 010 (as Jaws pointed out 6 months back!)
The fourth recommended fitment uses a BT 012 on the rear. THIS TYRE IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE ULTRA SOFT BT 012 SS. The BT 012 is currently standard fitment on the new ZX9R and Blade. It's a brand new design which will eventually replace the now four year old BT 010. It's a tyre for 'future' superbikes according to Bridgestone and will give similar mileage to an 010.
The above information came from Bryn Philips from the motorcycle division at Bridgestone's UK headquarters. For more information speak to him or Arthur Macdonald on 01926 488500.
As of January 2003 Bridgestone are now only APPROVING four tyre fitments for the SuperBlackie - running 42psi front & rear:
1) BT57 G matched pair (yes they're still available)
2) BT 020 W on the front BT 020 L on the rear
3) BT 011 E on the front BT 010 on the rear
4) BT 011 E on the front BT 012 on the rear
A few points: The front compound of any matched pair is always different to that of the rear.
The BT 020 W is a 'Bird specific front version of the 020.
The BT 011 E for the front is the exact same tyre that is Original Equipment on the 2002 GSXR1000. This tyre is very similar to a standard 010 but has a special construction giving far better damping characteristics.
Note: Bridgestone DO NOT approve the fitment of an 010 on the front of the 'Bird. In their words, "This fitment results in a noticeable 'shimmie' when decelerating that becomes greater as the tyre wears". True - I suffer from this at the moment. The 'Bird's too heavy on the front for the 010 (as Jaws pointed out 6 months back!)
The fourth recommended fitment uses a BT 012 on the rear. THIS TYRE IS NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH THE ULTRA SOFT BT 012 SS. The BT 012 is currently standard fitment on the new ZX9R and Blade. It's a brand new design which will eventually replace the now four year old BT 010. It's a tyre for 'future' superbikes according to Bridgestone and will give similar mileage to an 010.
The above information came from Bryn Philips from the motorcycle division at Bridgestone's UK headquarters. For more information speak to him or Arthur Macdonald on 01926 488500.
