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Buellx1w
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 07:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

My 02 X1 has 170/60 17 in back and 120/70 in front. Can I go WIDER? It seems there is plenty of swingarm clearance, but not much fork clearance.

These sizes are getting hard to find in EBAY..

Spyder
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Bartimus
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 07:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

120/70 is still a popular size, I find no trouble in getting that size for my fronts.
I have been having trouble getting the 170/60 rear tire though, and have been putting 180/55 on all my tubers. I haven't noticed any difference in the handling whatsoever.
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Djkaplan
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 10:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I wouldn't want to be diving for an apex and start wondering about the information on this link.

http://www.sportrider.com/tech/tires/146_0206_size/

Follow the manufacturers recommendation for the proper tire size for the width rim you have. Believe me, their engineers know more than you and they really do have your best interest in mind.

A 5.5" wide wheel like Bartimus has is the recommeded width for a 180 tire from most manufacturers. Standard tuber wheels were 5" wide. Choose accordingly.
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Chasespeed
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 11:48 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

WEll, I use the 180 on teh rear of my X1..even tried a 190 at one point. There isnt any room for anything bigger than a 190...BUT, I didnt like the way it felt..

So, back to a 180...

Chase
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Bluelightning
Posted on Wednesday, April 05, 2006 - 11:59 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

I run a 180 on the rear of my 00 X-1 with the PM wheels. I know that Buell recommends a max of 170 on the stock wheels and a 180 for the PM's. There are numerous people that run a 180 on the stock wheel with no problems. Also from my experience in tire shopping, the 180 is more accessible than the 170 at the local sport bike shops around here, that is unless I want to wait and have them order my tires.
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Buellx1w
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 07:10 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Thanks- think I'll try the 180/55.. This one looks pretty good EBAY #4627345987
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Denfromphilly
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 09:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

On my X1 the stone guard behind the lower belt guard misses the tire by about 1/8" inch. This seems to be the area on my bike with the least rear tire clearance and it's not obvious. Check it out before you get a tire that's too big!
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Buellx1w
Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 05:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only) Ban Poster IP (Custodian/Admin only)

Good idear- hadn't thought of that I will!



Posted on Thursday, April 06, 2006 - 09:02 am:
On my X1 the stone guard behind the lower belt guard misses the tire by about 1/8" inch. This seems to be the area on my bike with the least rear tire clearance and it's not obvious. Check it out before you get a tire that's too big!
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