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Anyone tried anything different on the size of the front tire like a 130/70 -12?

Bigger seems to help the back, what about the front?
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Can't see how bigger at the front would help. Just greater rolling resistance AFAICT.

Oh, and it would put the speedo even further out... <<< Total bollocks,
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Jim

You have it backwards, large diameter tires would make the speed-o more accurate, i.e.: slowing down the rotation of the tone ring, while going the same speed will bring indicated speed down.

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Thanks Wayne, you're dead right. I've suitably edited my post...
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Tire
Before you do change size, slip your hand under the fender!!!!
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I saw some 130/70-12 on a MP3 500 at the dealer.

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Re: Tire
Maynard Schweigert wrote:
Before you do change size, slip your hand under the fender!!!!
Anyone up for a fender relocation mod? Come on Awareness, I know you want to do it.
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Hello Everyone,
So what was the verdict I am upgrading my rear to the 160/60 and figure why not do the front also
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The clearance on the fender will get tight with a 130 front, but the fender does move with the wheel. Mixed opinion here and on another thread. No body spoke up as actually having done it.

As many have said a rounder tire makes the back lean quicker, I would assume the same on the front and the wider 130 tire on the same rim is pulled to a more round profile.

If this is your first rear tire change your fronts will probably be good until the next one and no need to spend the money right now.

BTW I expect to be passing through York on Friday Aug 21 then back through Sunday riding my 400 on the way to see my son perform in the air show in Lancaster (greasysideup.com). My wife went to nursing school in Lancaster and 35 years ago I used to visit their regularly.
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Fuzzy, I assume the Air Show is at the Lancaster Airport? What day Sat or Sun, may cruise on up there to see it.

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Fuzzy, I assume the Air Show is at the Lancaster Airport? What day Sat or Sun, may cruise on up there to see it.

Wayne B
Yes at the airport on Saturday. Sunday is an alternate date in case of rain. I believe it is free with no admission charge. Would be good to meet another MV member if you make it up. Spending time with family I may not get a chance to ride. Although if my butt is not too tired from the 1000 mile ride up I might go for an early ride Saturday while the rest of the family sleeps in.
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Thanks I will wait on the front tire change. May be able to make it to the Air show also have been riding with Bergman and silverwings
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any updates on this matter?

130 fits?
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any updates on this matter?
Yeah the trip report is here: My Journey Georgia to Pennsylvania.
RobertRedCap wrote:
130 fits?
Oh you meen the tires. I don't think anyone has fessed up to tring a 130 on front.
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