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3narf
31-Mar-2005, 20:07
:puzzled:

So, what's it going to be- Pirelli Diabolos or Bridgestone BT010s?

What are the new BT014s like?

(900ss ie, '00 model)

Cfn, A
ali
01-Apr-2005, 00:06
Just put a new Diablo on my 900SL this evening. I used one on my DD race bike at Snetterton in February, with snow on the ground, and held a steady 95mph around Corum at an absurd lean angle. When I got off the bike 30 secs later the tyre was stone cold but hadn't budged a mm at any time. I can't ask for more grip than that.

I'm sure BT014s are fantastic tyres as well, but I haven't tried them back to back so I can't give you a proper comparison.

Enjoy, whichever you choose! :D

Ali
3narf
01-Apr-2005, 08:03
There's a brand new set of HiSports on ebay for £99.99- do you think they would be worth a try, or are they obsolete?
ali
01-Apr-2005, 10:35
Not sure, as the last time I heard of anyone using Hi-sports the Thompson Twins were in the top 10 :lol:

£99 is cheap, but Ducatis are bloody expensive so I'll be sticking with new rubber....
3narf
01-Apr-2005, 11:31
Originally posted by ali
...Ducatis are bloody expensive so I'll be sticking with new rubber....

Mine wasn't, I paid £2650 for it!

:D

Good point, though- I'll probably go for something a wee bit newer.
psychlist
01-Apr-2005, 16:11
014's are fantastically grippy, only got just over 2k out of my last rear tho' so I've just got an 010 for comparison. Try Steve at Wraysbury tyres, Chertsey, or Mike Davis at Robsom racing for prices, both give good discount to DSC members.

[Edited on 1-4-2005 by psychlist]
3narf
04-Apr-2005, 09:00
The ebay price is about the same...

What about D207s? Are they any good?

:puzzled:

[Edited on 4-4-2005 by 3narf]
andys 900ss
04-Apr-2005, 13:13
Hi

From what all the guys with the 4v Dukes rekon I'd go for the Diablo's. They very, very popular althou my R1 did have 012 on and was very good.

Andy
3narf
05-Apr-2005, 21:35
I think the Pirellis are favourite at the mo'. Sounds like they'll quicken the steering a bit, too.

Tx!
3narf
05-Apr-2005, 21:38
Originally posted by psychlist
Try Steve at Wraysbury tyres, Chertsey

[Edited on 1-4-2005 by psychlist]

Could be handy, as I live in Staines when I'm working down at LHR!

Cheers
3narf
08-Apr-2005, 08:00
£160 fitted at Wraysbury tyres. Good price!

I shall be ringing them next week.

;)
psychlist
08-Apr-2005, 08:41
Good on yer, Steve's an excellent bloke ;)
3narf
15-Apr-2005, 15:31
RIGHT! Last chance, taking my wheels in tomorrow.

Do I go for Pirelli Diablo or Bridgestone BT010? What about BT012SS?

If I hear nothing, I'll go for the Pirellis.
TP
15-Apr-2005, 16:07
Originally posted by 3narf
RIGHT! Last chance, taking my wheels in tomorrow.

Do I go for Pirelli Diablo or Bridgestone BT010? What about BT012SS?

If I hear nothing, I'll go for the Pirellis.

Safe choice really, Pirelli's make a great tyre.
3narf
16-Apr-2005, 14:24
Hehe! Funny how things work out.

Went down to Wraysbury Tyres this morning but the last Diablo in 170/60 had gone, so I ended up with BT010s for the same price!

Excellent! Can't fault the service either- highly recommended.

:):):)