Bridgestone Bt23’s On A Yam Tdm900

Discussion in 'Tyres' started by DCS222, Jul 23, 2020.

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  1. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    I’ve just had fitted a brand new pair of BT23’s to my TDM900, 120/70-18 & 160/60-17 for about £210 balanced and fitted. Initial 100 mile scrubbing in impression is they roll into the corners much nicer than the (admittedly chamfered) Metzlers that came off. Still too much damp kicking about to be sure that I’ve scrubbed the silicone spray off, but feels trustworthy.

    Fully road based tyres on an upright and tall 52 reg bike (for reference)... will update on how they go
     
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  2. Rocker

    Rocker Elite Member

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    I've Bridgestones on my 850 TDM they're great and feel suited to the bike :)
     
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  3. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    Ok, silicone warn off... mainly moist miles so far... grippy, predictable and not a hint of concern on shitty surfaced back roads... looking forward to some warm, dry miles to get a bit more lean angle on them to test the edges a bit more, but so far, yes I would recommend!!!!

    :cool::cool::cool:
     
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  4. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    Sounds like a TDM Forum here, can I join with my TRX? Hehehe
     
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  5. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    Always fancied a razz about on a TRX... good choice fella!
     
  6. ChasChas

    ChasChas Marxist Scum

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    I used BT30's through (a thankfully not snowy) winter on a Fireblade a few years back and thought them fantastic. Gave confidence in winter and got edged off when the roads dried.
     
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  7. Easy Tiger

    Easy Tiger Elite Member

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    I’ve got BT023’s on my Speed four never had any concerns with them, although my Joey Dunlop impersonation days are well over. :tired_face:
     
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  8. DCS222

    DCS222 Guest

    Racked up a load more miles and though I’ve still got sissy bands, they’re getting smaller as roads and traffic allows! Much nicer flow through the tipping in and sitting up motion than the old metzlers I took off, but they had chamfered significantly.
    I’m enjoying them... :grinning:
     
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  9. Hubaxe

    Hubaxe Good moaning! aka Mr Wordsalad :)

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    BT are known to be easy to put on the corner, and are still very stable on straight road at good speed.
    There are no "bad" tyres anymore, but tyres we prefer over others. BTs are so far my preferred.
     
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