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Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« on: 03 November 2011, 06:23:00 pm »
Just bought a 98 Fazer 600 and it will shortly need tyres. What should I go for?  Last time I had one of these bikes I remember fitting Bridgestone. Are they still the tyre of choice?
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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #1 on: 03 November 2011, 07:08:57 pm »
i got dunlop roadsmart tyres on my one recently and i likes them. seem to do well in wet weather

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #2 on: 03 November 2011, 07:24:38 pm »
I like the Avon Storm 2 Ultra's I have on mine. Done 3.5k on them so far and they seem to be lasting well with no uneven wear as far as I can see. Had Michelin Pilot Road 2 on before which I also liked but they gradually developed a pronounced transition on the sides where the softer rubber blended into the harder rubber in the centre.  At least that's what it looked like. I like the feel of these Avon's better.

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #3 on: 03 November 2011, 09:07:22 pm »
I've been using Bridgestones on mine for a few years now, liked the grip and handling of the old BT010 and the current BT012 is even better and lasts a phenomenal mileage. The only downside is the weird abrasive noise the front tyre makes.

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #4 on: 04 November 2011, 09:47:58 am »
I just had a set of Bridgestone 021's fitted, these are great can't complain, Bridgstones were what the Fazer was proved on so it makes sense.
 
 

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #5 on: 04 November 2011, 01:29:45 pm »
Doh! Yes, 021s are what I'm using too... if my memory was better I'd remember not to trust it. :lol

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #6 on: 04 November 2011, 02:00:31 pm »
Bridgestone are the best, set of BT021, rear is also dual compound

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #7 on: 04 November 2011, 02:15:47 pm »
Just been told by dealer when enquiring about price of a set of BT021 tyres that BT023 has now taken  over from them and they are even better in the wet and better mileage.

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #8 on: 04 November 2011, 02:59:11 pm »
I have BT023's front and rear. Went round Rockingham in the wet, really great confidence boosters!

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #9 on: 04 November 2011, 10:45:10 pm »
I looked at a previous thread on this site about the same topic, the consensus seemed to be BT023's so I got a pair, dont know about the mileage as yet but they hold the road well and Im really pleased with them

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #10 on: 05 November 2011, 10:09:42 am »
Both inlaw and myself have settled on Strorms Ultra's on our Fazers , over 7000 miles on a rear , Not beaten that that with anything previously.We don't go hard enough to have handling issues. I had Noise issue with a B21 when fitted to Front of my 600,

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #11 on: 05 November 2011, 04:14:42 pm »
have bridgestone battleaxes on mine(1999) and it handles well,no niose issues ,very happy with them :D

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #12 on: 05 November 2011, 08:45:59 pm »
023's

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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #13 on: 06 November 2011, 08:57:40 pm »
OK, thanks for the feedback. BT023's it is then.
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Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600
« Reply #14 on: 06 November 2011, 09:36:20 pm »
Had BT23 fitted last week...£220 fitted...last pair were BT21 and got nearly 12000 miles...I never drive hard and it's always motorway driving...