bigbluebird Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 (edited) yep so i found some more cracks from dry rot that really bothered me and got some new bt021's it was the best decision i madeit is like a new bike. i went to iron pony and had it done by one of the new guys there. it was easy fast and simple. so unlike last year when i went to the twisty bits down south where i felt like the bike was fighting me i feel like these are up to the job thanks for all the help old new Edited April 5, 2010 by bigbluebird bought new tires Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Damn 4 years old?? I'd ditch them just for that, but either or, they look in bad shape.REPLACE NOW my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 It looks like you have another 10,000 miles on the center, and another 25,000 on the edges... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 You're problem is def. the age of the tires. Dry rot is obviously setting in and that means the tires have started losing their flexibility and softness. Under harder use those cracks will worsen and possibly cause the tire to fail. It's not really bad right now but those need to go soon.You could get by one more season on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 It looks like you have another 10,000 miles on the center, and another 25,000 on the edges...see now i would have said 10,000 on the center and infinite on the sides since they don't see the pavement but once in a blue moon, but i get your point Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 You're problem is def. the age of the tires. Dry rot is obviously setting in and that means the tires have started losing their flexibility and softness. Under harder use those cracks will worsen and possibly cause the tire to fail. It's not really bad right now but those need to go soon.yep that is what i thought thanks for the input, it always helps to get a second opinion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 If those are the D220's stock on the Sv you'll be a happy rider when you do replace them. Those tires sucked and seemed to last forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 yep d220's moving to bt21's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 what do you have on yours??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lost1888 Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 Pilot Road 2 on the front and road attack on the rear. Once the Ra is dead I'll put on a PR2. Ra's are good tires and I wouldn't have changed if PR2 weren't such a good deal online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Pony Posted April 2, 2010 Report Share Posted April 2, 2010 yep d220's moving to bt21'sDef need new tires, the dry rot is the issue. It won't be long before they cause you to lose control, or one blows out, probably the front.We have Bridgestones in stock $118.99 for the Rear, $93.99 Frt. We can install on the bike today for $350 plus tax, or off the bike for $260 plus tax.If you find a better deal online, let me know, I will see what i can do to match. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Got th bt021 and swear thE bike is coMpletly different it breaks better it grip better I mean this is the first time that I have trusted the bike in a turn before it was like ok to much lean and this going to end bad but with these tire it is a different bike It is like the love is back the bike wants ridden and the tire want to grip. I can say that in my Limited 5 years riding this is the first time I have felt like this is right Ps I have been drinking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I told you 2nd post to replace them. Didn't need to explain.I wouldn't steer you wrong dude. Now DO IT!! ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Did it love them allhial ninja nick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hail that bigbluebird! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 4, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Hail that bigbluebird! Now OP, go fix the first post to put the pics below one another, instead of side by side! Just hit enter after each of them.(Just one of thos things that annoys me! I also have been drinking, but just one drink so far.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I also have been drinking, but just one drink so far.)1 drink by 11 pm.... shame shame.. man up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I hate to disagree with the experts here but he only rides about 2,500 miles a year and he isn't pushing any limits with 10,000 miles on the existing tires. He has a good two years left in them with the way he has been riding and I highly doubt they will fail before that. This all changes if he plans to do a track day or to try more aggressive riding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zerocrash Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I hate to disagree with the experts here but he only rides about 2,500 miles a year and he isn't pushing any limits with 10,000 miles on the existing tires. He has a good two years left in them with the way he has been riding and I highly doubt they will fail before that.This all changes if he plans to do a track day or to try more aggressive riding.I almost hate to agree with you here UP, but you're right, they will suffice. He's already replaced them now so this is completely a moot point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Punk Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I'm glad they are replaced and I hope he likes the feel of the new tires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r1crusher Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 I hate to disagree with the experts here but he only rides about 2,500 miles a year and he isn't pushing any limits with 10,000 miles on the existing tires. He has a good two years left in them with the way he has been riding and I highly doubt they will fail before that. This all changes if he plans to do a track day or to try more aggressive riding.I said earlier that he'd be okay for another season on them. But they're gone so it doesn't matter now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyMac Posted April 4, 2010 Report Share Posted April 4, 2010 Guys, hate to disagree but anytime dry rot is evident it is time to replace tires. 1. They are WAAY cheaper than plastic and/or getting casts cut off. 2. Peace of mind is the result. Instead of thinking of his tires constantly he can now simply enjoy riding. The tires went from being a potential liability to one allowing him to experience one of the greatest joys we can experience as a motorcyclist, NEW TIRES! Well, that and a clean faceshield along with it. And no traffic. And chicks in bikinis lining the route Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 new tire update bump Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbluebird Posted April 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 5, 2010 Now OP, go fix the first post to put the pics below one another, instead of side by side! Just hit enter after each of them.(Just one of thos things that annoys me! I also have been drinking, but just one drink so far.)done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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