As we all know, Jake needs tires. BAD. I found some tires called Bridgestone Battlax at Chaparral.com for a pretty good price. From what I read they sound OK, but does anyone actually ride these? I'd like something that has good traction and will last a while.

Also, it's time for brakes and an oil change. Any special pads to keep an eye out for? Should I replace the rotors even though I have no lip or grooves? And whats a good oil/filter to run on a bike with 24k on it?

 

i like my dunlops... i used to fuck with power pilot.. its either or for me.

 

castrol oil
not sure on oil filter since i have a scotts
i have ebc brake pads and a set of galfer's for replacement

for tires why not shinko's? they should fit your budget

 

I haven't heard too much about shinko's. I'd rather spend the money and get something nice.

 

Btw, there is no budget. I'm fucking booc.

 

are they the Battleax BT56's? Had those on the zx6r and never had a problem with them. Stuck well enough and they last forever.

unless you're riding hard don't go too crazy on getting race pads

 

They are the BT-021.

 

Its the replacement for the BT020. Long lasting sport-touring tire that grips well. Unless you're dragging knee everywhere it should be good. Those are actually better than BT56's I had on my bike

I'd buy a set before shinko's


must be a killer deal because I swear all but the DOT race tires are within $20 of each other

 

Hold up, a tire question thread????? Don't you fucking work for the 'United States largest independent tire, wheel and auto repair service with over 650 retail stores' or some shit?? GTFO.

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Very true, im sure Merchants has hook ups with some tire companies that do sell bike tires, even if they directly do not.