[Gix1kR]

Me and myself decided to do this lol aaand it almostly didn't fit. Had to tilt the wheel and spin the wheel to get the chain on. Afterwards sat right where it was before with new chain 1.5" tension play. It's like half 1/4" away from swing arm "crown" but I love it. Less power wheelies more center life. Love it

 

[Todd_Sails]

Not sure from your post. I think you put a 600 swingarm on a 1000?

 

[Gix1kR]

Not sure from your post. I think you put a 600 swingarm on a 1000?

Just 200 60 tire.

 

[Todd_Sails]

Just 200 60 tire.

Oh, Ok, where did it come off of? You were running a 200/60 tire on a 600?
Oh, now I get it. you put a 200/60..., nothing about a 600 then.

 

[Gix1kR]

Oh, Ok, where did it come off of? You were running a 200/60 tire on a 600?
Oh, now I get it. you put a 200/60..., nothing about a 600 then.

Not sure If anyone done it before. That's why I posted it. Yea nothing about a 600 lol

 

[VIzuki]

Me and myself decided to do this lol aaand it almostly didn't fit. Had to tilt the wheel and spin the wheel to get the chain on. Afterwards sat right where it was before with new chain 1.5" tension play. It's like half 1/4" away from swing arm "crown" but I love it. Less power wheelies more center life. Love it

makes sense if your track riding not so much for street. Track you have more road to engage. Street 190 allows for quicker turn in side to side. Only ads weight.

 

[QRO]

Are you aware that larger tyres mean you have to lean deeper for a given corner? So, larger tyres=slower cornering.

You need smaller tyres for faster cornering. The question then is whether the tyre is fit for the acceleration traction, which is down to the bike weight. I don't think there's a benefit in going over 180 on a <200kg bike, probably 160 is better but if Suzuki say 180 then I'll take their word for it.

Also, with a new wheel rim, make sure the chain sprockets are aligned. If there is a lateral displacement the chain and sprockets will wear very quickly.

 

[rv6john]

Are you aware that larger tyres mean you have to lean deeper for a given corner? So, larger tyres=slower cornering.

I've heard and read that but never thought it through. My assumption is that the center of contact with a wider tire moves farther out as you lean the bike so you need to lean more to get the center of gravity inside enough to counteract the centripetal force which is unchanged for a given speed and radius turn.

I recently went from a 160 to a 150 on my sumo and the bike definitely turns better.

 

[Gix1kR]

makes sense if your track riding not so much for street. Track you have more road to engage. Street 190 allows for quicker turn in side to side. Only ads weight.

True but I'm 90% on hwy low 40s high 50s this tires is absolute perfection especially in cold wet conditions, I don't have to worry about no grip. I commute more than canyons basically, taller center. More center life etc.

 

[Todd_Sails]

True but I'm 90% on hwy low 40s high 50s this tires is absolute perfection especially in cold wet conditions, I don't have to worry about no grip. I commute more than canyons basically, taller center. More center life etc.

? This tire looks like it's done a few laps on the track?

And clean your motorcycle LOL

 

[Gix1kR]

? This tire looks like it's done a few laps on the track?

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And clean your motorcycle LOL

Yes one track day. We had some rain and mud I had to go thru lol

 

[MadisonMotorsportUK]

I'd be wary of that setup. The chain is running extremely close to the tyre. It doesn't leave much room for tyre flexing.

 

[QRO]

I've heard and read that but never thought it through.

Fort 9 has done a youtube video on the subject. It makes quite a big difference for relatively small width changes.

 

[VIzuki]

True but I'm 90% on hwy low 40s high 50s this tires is absolute perfection especially in cold wet conditions, I don't have to worry about no grip. I commute more than canyons basically, taller center. More center life etc.

This doesn’t increase your contact patch tyre pressure does. Like I said this isn’t very useful unless on a track. I get maybe in theory more tire means more grip but your bike weight already sets the standard for contact patch. And so does tire pressure. Plus bigger tyre means more weight.

 

[VIzuki]

This doesn’t increase your contact patch tyre pressure does. Like I said this isn’t very useful unless on a track. I get maybe in theory more tire means more grip but your bike weight already sets the standard for contact patch. And so does tire pressure. Plus bigger tyre means more weight.

Nor does it mean tire last longer. There’s plenty of YouTube manufacturers videos explaining this. Bridgestone also has a video.

 

[alexei]

Comparing 180/55 - 190/55 - 200/55 of the same make and model.
Sorry I don't have a 200/60.

Click on the thumbnail to enlarge.

 

[Gix1kR]

I'd be wary of that setup. The chain is running extremely close to the tyre. It doesn't leave much room for tyre flexing.

I'm ur lab rat. So far feels great, especially speeds. I ride min 10k miles a year. 2017 was 20k miles year. We'll see in 2000 miles lol

This doesn’t increase your contact patch tyre pressure does. Like I said this isn’t very useful unless on a track. I get maybe in theory more tire means more grip but your bike weight already sets the standard for contact patch. And so does tire pressure. Plus bigger tyre means more weight.

I didn't mention pressure and patch. Just good cold and wet grip. Plus more center life. Pressure is personal preference. Softer carcass I stick to 34 38 especially R10 and RS11

This doesn’t increase your contact patch tyre pressure does. Like I said this isn’t very useful unless on a track. I get maybe in theory more tire means more grip but your bike weight already sets the standard for contact patch. And so does tire pressure. Plus bigger tyre means more weight.

Didn't mention pressure and patch. So not sure how did that make it here.

 

[Gix1kR]

Nor does it mean tire last longer. There’s plenty of YouTube manufacturers videos explaining this. Bridgestone also has a video.

Being a taller rider I do like the 200 60. Not sure what's the deal being against 200 60

 

[alexei]

I am for 200/60. It's better than 200/55 on our 6 inch wide rear rims. A bigger tyre runs lower pressure by half to a few psi.

I am using 120/70 + 190/50, with the rear reaching the edge while the front having a finger's width of chicken strips. So I think it's worth looking at how the front wear matches up with the rear in making that decision.

 

[alexei]

Just good cold and wet grip.

Good to know... I'm waiting to try on a rear Racetec K2 once the GP wears out.