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Old 07-16-2009, 08:52 AM   #41
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You shouldn't have to slow down (especially if you're on the track) to get your tires and/or suspension to behave. There are very few people in the world that can push these modern bikes beyond their limits, if set up correctly.

Get your suspension set up right - both front and rear - and you won't regret it. You wouldn't believe how many track crashes I have seen that were caused by suspension problems!
Good points...but....

He isn't on the track and it isn't a modern bike, Its a Busa!
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Old 07-16-2009, 11:02 AM   #42
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Looks to me like you are riding the hell out of that tire on a fairly abrasive surface with a heavy bike and a less than light rider

Tell me this Mr. Pro Bridgestone dude..

Are the sides of my 016's softer than the sides of the Qualifiers? I refuse to believe that I am pushing my bike that much more in the last 2000 miles.. I've got a tough time believing that my band aid suspension changes are to blame, cause the bike feels good.. Maybe I'm carrying a bit more corner speed because of it, but the big contributor (in my little mind) has to be the softness of the sides on these tires..

Yes? No?
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Old 07-16-2009, 11:09 AM   #43
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Tell me this Mr. Pro Bridgestone dude..

Are the sides of my 016's softer than the sides of the Qualifiers? I refuse to believe that I am pushing my bike that much more in the last 2000 miles.. I've got a tough time believing that my band aid suspension changes are to blame, cause the bike feels good.. Maybe I'm carrying a bit more corner speed because of it, but the big contributor (in my little mind) has to be the softness of the sides on these tires..

Yes? No?
I do believe the side compound is softer than the Qualifier.

For reference http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/bt-016.pdf
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Old 07-16-2009, 11:43 AM   #44
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I do believe the side compound is softer than the Qualifier.

For reference http://www.motorcycle-karttires.com/bt-016.pdf

Thanks for the link. Good info. I do wish there was a place where the average rider could go to get specific information on multiple tire brands..

Your comment pretty much confirms for me the root of my issue. The sides are soft as hell!

oh....and I need to slow down.
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