so, i have my fourth tire on the bike. 8500 on the odo since july and counting.
my first rear, the stocker 014 i got 1700 out of and replaced it with an 021 which i got nearly 6000 on it before replacing it with a take off for the ride to LA at the first of the year. i think i got about 1200 miles out of that and have since replaced it with a new 021.
the front 014 i got about 2400 out of and replaced it with an 021 which i am replacing next weekend. due to the price, i am going to pick up an 016 for my next front, local shop is blowing them out. in about 4000 miles i am going to replace the bridgestones with either pilot roads or i MAY try the angels by (pirreli?)
thanks slidderhd, i was going for the 08 SE but couldn't get the financing on an 08... (10% vs 6% on the 09) but bottom line is when i finally saw this color, i was, and am still, in love with this bike. FWIW you can find full sets of plastic on ebay for around $600 plus shipping.