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09-03-2009
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Bridgestone Battlax BT-45's - On Sale
Hey anyone considering a new Front Tire soon or trying out the Rear Bridgestone Battlax BT-45's to run on the front ....
Motorcycle-superstore.com is running a sale... Not sure how long it will last but it sure is a good deal.... I got 28,125 miles out of my last one. (little over 12 months of riding) http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx Had I seen this a week ago it would have been a no brainer to buy another one especially with the FREE ground shipping they offer. But... since I like to try out different things I got a Pirelli Sport Demon instead to go along with the Pirelli Eufori@ on the rear. Oh well... hope this helps out some... David w.
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See you on the road, David W. MSF-RiderCoach (Texas DPS) 2006 Titanium GL1800 Gold Wing Double DarkSider #202 Front: Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 130/70/18 @ 38 psi Rear: Falken 195/55-16 bead lock @ 44PSI Why use a Car Tire??......Because I Can! and...http://www.murgie.com/dsi_roster.txt My Blog: http://dfwpilots.com/therapyon2wheels/ http://www.hondagw1800.com/contactlist.html |
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09-03-2009
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I need a front tire now. Are you saying you can run the rear on the front. What would be the advantage?
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Thanks for the heads up DFW. Decided this morning it was time for a new front tire and saw your post this afternoon. Got one on order now.
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The tire will even have "Rear Wheel Only" printed on it.. It is a bias tire. The advantage.. You start with twice the amount of tread on the tire so you should get at least twice the wear you would get on a front tire.. Handling, I can not tell any difference in handling, but maybe I am just to experianced to notice.. I have about 8000 miles on mine and it has never scared me or made me think something was wrong up front.. Mount it with the arrow going forward just as you would on the back of a bike, this gives best water shed !! Price is right, especially on this sale, maybe I will order a spare !! Enjoy your new tire !! jmho
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Joe.Many of use use the same as stock size 130/70/18 The reasone being it offers twice as much rubber that a standard front tire does.. |
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They have the 709 on sale too. $118 delivered.
http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...ront-Tire.aspx |
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Why? how about 28,000 plus miles? your mileage may vary? more rubber on the road.... thicker sidewalls.... and the thing sticks like glue. Other's should pipe in here soon.....
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See you on the road, David W. MSF-RiderCoach (Texas DPS) 2006 Titanium GL1800 Gold Wing Double DarkSider #202 Front: Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 130/70/18 @ 38 psi Rear: Falken 195/55-16 bead lock @ 44PSI Why use a Car Tire??......Because I Can! and...http://www.murgie.com/dsi_roster.txt My Blog: http://dfwpilots.com/therapyon2wheels/ http://www.hondagw1800.com/contactlist.html |
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09-03-2009
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I'm sold I hope they don't run out
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09-04-2009
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I currently have a set of ME880 on my wing. I put them on before reading about the "darkside". How long should they last (I know MMMV)?
 I am considering ordering the BT45 but, I don't know how long it will be before I decide to get it mounted. Andy |
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 Wait a minute you said they were Metzler's right? Never mind then-You're on your own..Sorry! |
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09-04-2009
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Hey Rocky!
Since you are in CA, I would wear them out myself just getting from Indy to you. I do appreciate the offer. What a guy!
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 I was just trying to get you closer to the CT switch..sakes
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09-04-2009
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 I just orded the BT 45 Rear I am going to have to stay off this site, you guys have corruped me big time.
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I will stick with Dennis Kirk; they do ship to Alaska and their tire prices are cheap and in case they are not, they price match.
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09-07-2009
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Ordered the bt45 and I will put it away until the dunflop wears out, next is the kumho I'm scared of this darkside but the force keeps pulling me!!
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09-07-2009
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09-08-2009
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Still on sale as of 9/8. Ordered two. Thanks for the heads up dfwpilot.
RiderUSA DS 100k+
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09-08-2009
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They say rear on the tire but I see no real difference or reason for concern. I have been running the BT's on the wing and Valkyrie and average 25K with no problems except the overly soft and quiet ride makes me sleepy
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09-08-2009
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thanks
i needed a good sale to get my azz of these cheap 130 70 18 kenda's noisy, cupping badly, cracking looking foreward to BT-45 sport touring rear 130 70 18 96bucks shipped/saved 74 dollars
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02-05-2010
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Bump.....
 Hmm? this might not necessarily be a sale? but they still have them available at the same price and free shipping....http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/6013/ITEM/Bridgestone-Battlax-BT-45-Sport-Touring-Rear-Tire.aspx $96 bucks ain't bad at all for a 25,000 to 28,000 mile +/- front tire... If I needed one I'd order one... but I don't need one yet... Enjoy!
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See you on the road, David W. MSF-RiderCoach (Texas DPS) 2006 Titanium GL1800 Gold Wing Double DarkSider #202 Front: Bridgestone Battlax BT-45 130/70/18 @ 38 psi Rear: Falken 195/55-16 bead lock @ 44PSI Why use a Car Tire??......Because I Can! and...http://www.murgie.com/dsi_roster.txt My Blog: http://dfwpilots.com/therapyon2wheels/ http://www.hondagw1800.com/contactlist.html |
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02-06-2010
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Thank you,
I just ordered mine Questions tho, is anyone else using Dyna Beads with this tire (if so how many ounces?) and do you remove your break rotors when getting tire mounted(in fear of getting damaged?)
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02-06-2010
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The Lasertec, my favorite, is also on sale at the same place.... $126.99 save $56.96 ....Cheers...
 http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com...Rear-Tire.aspx
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I have used the Dyna Beads in my Battlax since I installed it a little over 24K miles ago with no problems. I think I might get another 4 or 5K miles out of it as I have just a shade under 4/32" tread left. You will need 2oz. for the front and 3oz. for the rear CT. Here is my Battlax with 24K. 
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02-07-2010
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Bridgestone Battlax
I sent email to motorcycle superstore yesterday 2-6-10 on price of this tire. Total cost is $96. with no shipping charges. They say they don't plan on raising price in near future. Another 3k on my old m/c tire & I will become a Double Darksider. With the mileages being reported with the Bridgestone Battlax on front its a win win situation.
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BT 45 Vibration
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Oddly enough, I do seem to feel a moderate tread vibration at low speeds and a very slight at highway speed. Do you get that that at all with the BT 45?
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03-20-2010
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How are these better than the 709's?
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03-21-2010
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just ordered a spare, this BT45 is one quiet front tire.
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