ABS Light stays on with 130/70R-17 front tire

[1olbull]

I wear my tires from tread edge to tread edge, so there must be some substantive difference between our setups, Steve. For me, going to the 130 was as marked an improvement in handling as it was when I went from the OEM 150 to the Michelin Commander II 140.

I run 12.5" Hagon Nitros and stock front suspension. I ride hard using the whole saddle. Possibly the difference is that I used to be a weight lifter and now tip in over 250 geared up.
1olbull

 

[HansO]

I have now run all three sizes. 140 was a great improvement with forward weight shift in and through the corners. I figured if 1 beer good - two beers better - so I tried the 130. It only took me 100 miles or so before realizing I had gone too far as the reduced lean angle by far negated any possible gains in handling.

At this point I shall stay with a 140 front AND I shall add some better performing front shocks AND taller than stock rear Hagon Nitros, which should improve both the lean angle and weight transfer.
Not sure yet whether 13" or 13.5" would be better.
1olbull

Steve
If it helps my Hagon Nitros are 340mm make sure when you order them you give your correct weight, I asked for stronger springs as I tow my camper, I weight 250lb pillion 120lb and put about 130lb on tow hitch when fully laden there is probably another 50lb in the bags, the box the shocks came in that they sent me is marked 340/35 now not sure whether that is 35 meaning 35kg springs or not. thought this info may help you O'l Mate

 

[1olbull]

Steve
If it helps my Hagon Nitros are 340mm make sure when you order them you give your correct weight, I asked for stronger springs as I tow my camper, I weight 250lb pillion 120lb and put about 130lb on tow hitch when fully laden there is probably another 50lb in the bags, the box the shocks came in that they sent me is marked 340/35 now not sure whether that is 35 meaning 35kg springs or not. thought this info may help you O'l Mate

Let's see now, HansO,
340 mm multiplied by .03907 = 13.58 inches - sounds like about 1 " over stock you be.
If I may ask, what is you inseam? BTW your weight is sopt on, Mate!
I used 275 pounds and 50 pounds of luggage to be conservative. Wasn't enough as I still had to screw the spring tension down 360 degrees. Probably will use 350 pounds total on the new set. My 29" inseam is a tad concerned with 1" over - perhaps .5" over???
Best Regards,
1olbull

 

[CanberraR3]

No problems of any kind with my 130 and I ride the piss out of it.

Roadster peg rail sits a lot lower than ours.