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Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - 2old2boogie - 03-11-11
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?
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - His Dudeness - 03-11-11
i got dunlop roadsmart tyres on my one recently and i likes them. seem to do well in wet weather
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - limax2 - 03-11-11
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.
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Fazerider - 03-11-11
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.
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Captain Chaos - 04-11-11
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.
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Fazerider - 04-11-11
Doh! Yes, 021s are what I'm using too... if my memory was better I'd remember not to trust it. :lol
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Boom - 04-11-11
Bridgestone are the best, set of BT021, rear is also dual compound
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Boom - 04-11-11
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.
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - Slimted - 04-11-11
I have BT023's front and rear. Went round Rockingham in the wet, really great confidence boosters!
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - born to be mild - 04-11-11
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
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - bwizz - 05-11-11
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,
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - ernst - 05-11-11
have bridgestone battleaxes on mine(1999) and it handles well,no niose issues ,very happy with them
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - arch33angel - 05-11-11
023's
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - 2old2boogie - 06-11-11
OK, thanks for the feedback. BT023's it is then.
Re: Tyres for a 98 Fazer 600 - nickm - 06-11-11
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...