oversized front tire... - SV650.org

Richie · 26-05-09, 07:19 PM

the normal size of the SV front tire is 120/60/17

would there be a problem if I put a 120/70/17 tire on apart from throwing the speedo out ?

not done it yet just getting a few thoughts first....

yorkie_chris · 26-05-09, 07:26 PM

It doesn't throw the speedo out, it makes it closer to true.

Other than that not a huge difference, turn in is a little bit quicker. No particular problems though. Maybe more peddles and stuff catching mudguard when tyre picks them up?

Richie · 26-05-09, 07:31 PM

cheers Chris.. I'll put it on tomorrow then...

26-05-09, 07:35 PM

I run a front 120/70/17.

Can be a bit tucky with a fender extender, but mine is fine.

Made the speedo slightly more accurate, used to read 80mph at 6K revs, now around 77mph.
On the autoban of course

punyXpress · 26-05-09, 07:52 PM

Didn't someone post on here a few days ago that this could affect insurance? Just a thought & insurance companies don't see that refusing to pay a claim is anything to do with the actual affect of the modification made.

26-05-09, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ThEGr33k

Pilot Road 2's are good imo.

Problem with using a 120/70 on an SV is that the insurance can sometimes be less than happy about it... can lead to not being covered!

From a tyre thread.

26-05-09, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saoralba

From a tyre thread.

Stick a 120/70 on there... raise the mudguard up a little... if you have a fender extender don't worry about the stones...

You'll have more grip, IF the bike still feels "wierd" after a while, drop the front end through the forks by like, I think it's 11 or 12mm which keeps the rake the same.. I've heard people not noticing a difference though.

26-05-09, 08:32 PM

i noticed the difference i felt it turn a lot more sharp but i dunno, could just be me.

Dave20046 · 26-05-09, 08:33 PM

I'd be interested to know if it's an improvement. Keep us updated if you go for it richie.

Quote:

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Other than that not a huge difference, turn in is a little bit quicker. No particular problems though. Maybe more peddles and stuff catching mudguard when tyre picks them up?

Just don't run down too many cyclists then

yorkie_chris · 26-05-09, 08:41 PM

I can't help myself...

26-05-09, 07:19 PM	#1
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	oversized front tire... the normal size of the SV front tire is 120/60/17 would there be a problem if I put a 120/70/17 tire on apart from throwing the speedo out ? not done it yet just getting a few thoughts first.... __________________ My Flickr photos

26-05-09, 07:26 PM	#2
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oversized front tire... It doesn't throw the speedo out, it makes it closer to true. Other than that not a huge difference, turn in is a little bit quicker. No particular problems though. Maybe more peddles and stuff catching mudguard when tyre picks them up? __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

26-05-09, 07:31 PM	#3
Richie fantabulas Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nr Durham Posts: 4,940	Re: oversized front tire... cheers Chris.. I'll put it on tomorrow then... __________________ My Flickr photos

26-05-09, 07:35 PM	#4
Sally Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oversized front tire... I run a front 120/70/17. Can be a bit tucky with a fender extender, but mine is fine. Made the speedo slightly more accurate, used to read 80mph at 6K revs, now around 77mph. On the autoban of course

26-05-09, 07:52 PM	#5
punyXpress Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Riding, North Posts: 2,664	Re: oversized front tire... Didn't someone post on here a few days ago that this could affect insurance? Just a thought & insurance companies don't see that refusing to pay a claim is anything to do with the actual affect of the modification made. __________________ Was: K2 naked in rapid yellow - gone to a better? place Now: Street Triple R

26-05-09, 08:32 PM	#8
thefallenangel Guest Posts: n/a	Re: oversized front tire... i noticed the difference i felt it turn a lot more sharp but i dunno, could just be me.

26-05-09, 08:41 PM	#10
yorkie_chris Noisy Git Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Halifax/Leeds Posts: 26,645	Re: oversized front tire... I can't help myself... __________________ Currently Ex Biker Now rebuilding a 63' fishing trawler as a dive boat

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