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Originally Posted by SSUXX That's certainly one way to look at it but I think the XX would benefit from raising the rear. Alot of bikes would. |
I think the Honda people took a midline approach when they set the rear ride height of the XX.
IMHO, the bird is set up for fairly good handling, as well as fairly good top end stability. However, that being said, this set up does not suite everyones riding style and could, if desired, be changed to suite.
As for tires, I could not agree more that different tires change the dynamics of a bike.
How many times have I heard " wow...I put new tires on my bike, and man, does it ever turn in quicker" I say, sure it does, but why?
Is it because it's a different brand or stlye of tire than they had before with different dynamics....or is it simply because the old tire ( front and rear) were squared off and had lost their " tippyness" ?
I have tried lots of differnt tires on the bird over the years , found what works for me, and stay with that brand/style. I have also lifed my bird 6mm and love it that way, cause it works for me.
So hey...
Play with your bike, find what works for you.....or, if you like her the way she came out of the box....then thats good too. : )