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07-04-06, 09:29 AM | #1 |
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Tyre Sizes
Had some new rubber fitted yesterday. Got the bike home and noticed that they have fitted a 120/70 on the front, as opposed to the 120/60 that was the size of the standard Dunlop.
Is this going to cause me any problems, and should I get them to swap the tyre? Or will it be fine? Thanks Rigor |
07-04-06, 10:43 AM | #2 | |
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You could drop the forks down a bit to offset that but you should not have to as you did not ask for a 120/70. They have made a c**kup and should rectify the the situation. Get them to swap them over to the OE size. Cheers Ben Edit: Could possibly be a problem For example you are used to applying a certain amount of force on the bars to turn the bike(120/60). Someone puts in 120/70 you apply you force on the bars and bike does not do exactly what you'd expected. You to run wide etc since you have applied to little force to the bars cause of the change in setup. Not trying to get you worried .... |
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07-04-06, 11:32 AM | #3 |
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I found fitting a 120/70 sped the steering up, not the other way round.
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07-04-06, 11:33 AM | #4 |
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Possibly an insurance issue too.
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07-04-06, 01:43 PM | #7 |
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No not necessarily (and this was argued successfully in a thread from last week or the week before). The profile makes a big difference and just because the tyre is taller doesn't mean it's got a sharper profile. And because the sidewall is taller, and thus has more flex, it can actually slow the steering down a tad.
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It'll also make the speedo close to accurate.
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07-04-06, 01:50 PM | #9 |
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I am going to fit a 120/70 next time (its one i can get cheap) also my manager reccomend it and says that many of our customers like the 70 over the stock 60
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A 120/70(in theory) will be 12mm taller than a 120/60 which would raise your front ride height. Therefore since one would usually drop the front to quicken the steering , raising the front be it with a taller tyre would slow the steering Also the 120/70 would increase your trail by about 6mm. More trail would equal more stability . Golden rule 'Every change has an impact on something else' . Greg , just curious about what sort of improvement are you looking for/problems you having with the 120/60. XVS2005 also interested in why your manager is recommending a 120/70. Is he actually backing up his recommendations? Cheers Ben |
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