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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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Battle axe tires? Pros-cons?
OK i think i am going to settle for a set of battle axe tires for my first set on the new SH. Any pros or cons of going the Bridgestone route?
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 02:32 PM
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There are lots of different Battlax tires with different applications. I have the BT-016s and they are very sticky and confidence inspiring for street use.

http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/index.aspx
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 02:55 PM
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+1 on the BT-016. They perform excellent and they cost less than comparable tires from other brands.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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Cant really say anything bad about them. The sides will wear if your really pushin it. But that's what they're designed to do.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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bt-teens ( various versions ) have ZERO feedback when pushed. OK in the wet & probably a good touring tire. i haven't ran the newest (non-oem)
tire so i can comment if they are any better.

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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 05:31 PM
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BT-016 are the stock tire for the 09 CBR1000RR. Getting good reviews.
For a 2 compound front, 3 compound rear, they are inexpensive.
$134 for the rear on http://www.parts411.com/acbasp/store...-P92537C0.aspx
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 05:50 PM
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i just put the bt-16's on my R1 and they're just fine especially for the price.

got'em for 266 shipped from bike bandit.
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Old Jun 1, 2009 | 07:10 PM
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i low sided my gsxr on a set of battle axes about 7 years ago, i will never put another set on any of my rides......
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by little squirt
i low sided my gsxr on a set of battle axes about 7 years ago, i will never put another set on any of my rides......
ok here in southern cali it hardly ever is wet soo the bt 16 is starting to sound good from all the comments minus the one above.. but you will have to forgive me.. what is low sidded?

minus that comment i think i am going to get the aforementioned tires. thanks for the input guys.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 02:06 PM
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its just a personal thing, or more like mental thing, im sure it had nothing to do with tires, i just like to think that it did.......
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by little squirt
its just a personal thing, or more like mental thing, im sure it had nothing to do with tires, i just like to think that it did.......
haha cool
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 02:31 PM
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To answer your question 5150, a low side is when the bike falls and it is in front of you, you are on the low side. A "high side", well, you look like superman flying off the higher side of the bike.
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Old Jun 2, 2009 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Erik S.
To answer your question 5150, a low side is when the bike falls and it is in front of you, you are on the low side. A "high side", well, you look like superman flying off the higher side of the bike.
yeah i was google ing ..i found high side and low side..thank you for the responce Erik..almost ready to get out and ride now.
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CycleGear has a couple sales each year. I got my BT016's in October for $214 the pair, shipped. I like 'em so far.
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Old Jun 4, 2009 | 08:12 PM
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The 16's got an excellent review in the recent SportRider tire comparo. The only tires to finish higher (and just slightly) were the Michelin Pilot Powers but they cost quite a bit more too.
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I love my 16's. Any tire that lets me endo into turns is fine by me. The 21's are great for mileage, ~8k out of a rear is not uncommon. Mileage for the 16 rear is looking like it will be done right around 5k.
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