Got a set at home waiting to go on has anyone used these and with what results my 14 currently has pilot power 2ct and i really enjoyed them hopefully the s20 are just as good or better.
Created on: 01/29/13 12:02 AM
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sillywilly
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Neilp
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
01/29/13 2:05 AM
Mate not 100% sure but I think these are the OEM tyres that come on the 2012 - 2013 ZX14R's & I dont usually post to tyre threads. But if they are the same tyre, not that I am any sort of expert. I didn,t like them! Don't get me wrong they didn't let go, or do anything strange, they just didn't fill me with a lot of confidence, they didn't last long either! (6000 Kms, including run in) A little vague is the word I would use for them.
I am currently running Pilot Powers and am a lot happier/confident on them, bloody hard to get to the edge of a 55 profile rear without dragging hard stuff!
I will be interested to hear if you like them, keep us posted!
My 2 cents.
Neil
sillywilly
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
01/29/13 2:49 AM
Cheers neilp yep i just used pilot power2ct love this tyre wore rear out in about 3.500klm 2 rears 1 front.great tyres i will keep u posted about the s20 also sometimes i use a 180.55 on the 14 i recon it makes the bike turn faster and u can still drag your pegs .some people say not to do this but I've never had any dramas with this set up on the old factory tuono they came out with 180.55 on a 6 inch rim that must mean its ok to do anyway u should try it u might like it.
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
01/29/13 5:05 AM
Is there a sub-forum for Performance Downgrades? Never heard of anyone choosing these tires. If Neil is correct (and I suspect he probably is) those are the OEM rim protectors you want to change out as soon as your new bike is sufficiently broken in for you to start riding it to it's true potential.
zxrider11
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
01/29/13 6:11 AM
I have been using the Bridgestone S20's on my ZX14.
So far I have 3,000 miles of street use, 3 road-race track days, and 2 drag-strip days on my current set.
I run a 190/55 rear. These tires have quick warm-up and great turn-in.
Looks like I will get about 5,000 miles of use from them. I am starting to like these better than PP2CT's that I always ran previously.
Rook
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zxrider11
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
01/29/13 10:36 AM
I switched to ZX10r wheels from a 2006 model, so I would have an extra set of wheels for road-race & drag-racing.
Front & rear wheels from the 2006+ ZX10r saves a combined weight of almost 9 pounds.
Front wheel is a direct swap, saves about 3.0 pounds, and you can use your stock OEM 14 front brake rotors.
Rear wheel requires and Bearing/Bushing kit from OSR for $100, uses a ZX10r rear caliper, ZX10r caliper hanger & ZX10r rear brake rotor. A ZX12r sprocket will mount to the ZX10r cush drive.
I sourced everything from Ebay & the forums for about $500 total, which included fresh Powder Coat paint, but not cost of tires.
sillywilly
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sillywilly
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
02/08/13 8:15 PM
neilp just scrubbed in my new s20 and all i can say is wow this is a great tyre tip in is nearly as fast as pilot power 2ct .s20 has better stability. better grip.really good feel.not sure how long they will last as i only did 500klm this morn and there is considerable wear doubt they will last as long as the p.p anyway I'm wrapped with this tyre could be my new tyre .I will have to try the new pilot power 3 as well. i will let u all know how the s20 hold up in the next few weeks.
sillywilly
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sillywilly
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RE: s20 bridgestone?
03/03/13 11:26 PM
WELL I've used the s20 up and they have just lasted me 2000klm a great tyre but wore out bit 2 fast other than that i would highly recommend i am getting another one to use up the front these things have massive grip and the front tyre is awesome .Going to use pilot power 3 next should last a touch longer .As a reference i usually use pilot power 2ct they last me 3500klm
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