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I want to change over to 190/55/17 will there be any problems ? thanks 
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Mate, be very careful. I have run heaps of 190/50 rears and all the brands are very similar in diametre when compared to the 180/55. However in comparison the 190/55 is a huge tyre. Be mindful that with a fresh chain and sprockets a 180/55 already runs very close to the aluminium cross brace that runs from one side of the swingarm to the other. You will require at least 10-15mm of clearance as the tyre actually increases in diametre at speed. Not saying it can't be done, just saying be careful. I am considering trying the same size tyre but will wait and try a worn 190/55 off my gixxer. In theory it should make the bird tip in real nice because the crown of the 190/55 drops away so steeply and this characteristic will be even more pronouced when fitted to a 5.5 inch rim. If you do give it a go please let us know what you think. Paul
G'day heisti, Sorry but I don't get your point. Paul
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it´s ok with me. i often don´t get english if it´s typed by native speakers...G'day heisti, Sorry but I don't get your point. Paul
my 190 feels like the former 180 - just sliding a bit more while leaning and fireing the engine. nevertheless the powerslides feel somewhat more controlled compared to my former D209gp.
did i destroy the last clear points with that?
For aggressive riding there may well be merit in running the 190/55 as it provides a larger contact patch at extreme lean angles. That is why many people fit them on the rear of the litre bikes. Wether they suit the bird is yet to be decided. Any time I run a 190/50 is simply because I have one cast off from one of my other bikes. I think some run them to make the back of the bird look a bit beefier.
Your english is 1000 times better than my Austrian!it´s ok with me. i often don´t get english if it´s typed by native speakers...
my 190 feels like the former 180 - just sliding a bit more while leaning and fireing the engine. nevertheless the powerslides feel somewhat more controlled compared to my former D209gp.
did i destroy the last clear points with that?
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it worked great no problems. thanks to you all
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You're joking of course. You can buy a pair of 180's for under $200.00 If you can't afford tires you just might be riding the wrong bike.
http://www.cbrxx.com/suspension-tir...t-tour-tires-okay-for-164-shipped-read-5.html
Good one and true, i actually just spit out some of the croaian moonshine i am drinki.g mixed w juice. That was a ckassic reply. I got a good chuckle:beer:
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I think I saw a fingerprint and a speck of dust on your bike Tony.
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man do you ever ride it,thats spottless,kev:clap::clap:
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