New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
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New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
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Just purchased an 89 NC30, and while working on brakes and suspension I noticed that the tire sizes appear to be wrong. The Haynes manual says 120/60 front and 150/60 rear, however the bike has 110/60 front and 140/60 rear. I checked the forum and found articles saying there is a debate over the rear tire size 140 over 150 etc.
I wouldn't be so bothered but they are new tires put on by the previous owner.
I rode the bike and it seemed a bit skittish, but they may be because I'm used to riding a 1000cc. Plus the suspension colapes under me and needs springs front and rear.
Interested in your thoughts on putting the documented tire sizes on?
Thanks and regards,
Tony
Just purchased an 89 NC30, and while working on brakes and suspension I noticed that the tire sizes appear to be wrong. The Haynes manual says 120/60 front and 150/60 rear, however the bike has 110/60 front and 140/60 rear. I checked the forum and found articles saying there is a debate over the rear tire size 140 over 150 etc.
I wouldn't be so bothered but they are new tires put on by the previous owner.
I rode the bike and it seemed a bit skittish, but they may be because I'm used to riding a 1000cc. Plus the suspension colapes under me and needs springs front and rear.
Interested in your thoughts on putting the documented tire sizes on?
Thanks and regards,
Tony
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Re: New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
I would think that the 110 and 140 combination would be too small for the rims and probably result in some twitchyness. Quite a few people use a 160/60 on the rear but I'm not aware of anyone using a 140.
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Re: New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
Do you have pics of the bike?
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Re: New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
Sorry will have to work out how to post photos.
Regards,
Tony
Regards,
Tony
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Re: New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
Am replacing the front with a 120/60 and will leave the rear for the time being.
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Re: New Bike, wrong tire sizes?
Rim size should be on the wheels somewhere. It should be the guide for tyre size.