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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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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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. Wayne B
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Maynard Schweigert wrote: Before you do change size, slip your hand under the fender!!!! |
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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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Wayne B wrote: 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 |
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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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RobertRedCap wrote: any updates on this matter? RobertRedCap wrote: 130 fits? |
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