Finally installed 130/90/16 front tire

[laraza]

I REALLY like my 130/90/16 the bike handles SO much easier now. A lot of the problem with my 150 tire was with uneven wear but I don't think a new 150 would handle near as good as the 130. I highly recommend the 130 if you like a bike that flows into corners and turns. Also it is much easier to handle in tight places at slow speeds and when moving bike with your feet. Bike feels more like a sport bike now and less like a tank.

What rear are you running?

 

[rocket51]

What rear are you running?

Darkside car tire.

 

[IMFASTTOO]

Darkside car tire.

THATS the problem

 

[rocket51]

No problem, rolls real good and lastest a long time. I might use a motorcycle tire if they cost the same and last as long as the car tire

 

[Bigj1955]

This front tire thing - (I'm new here!!) is that why the bike feels like I actually have to fight it a little to get it to lean into a turn. My last ride was aYamaha Star Tour Deluxe, same weight, but handled turns much nicer - could weave that thing around like a 250 at times.

 

[EasTexRIII]

This front tire thing - (I'm new here!!) is that why the bike feels like I actually have to fight it a little to get it to lean into a turn. My last ride was aYamaha Star Tour Deluxe, same weight, but handled turns much nicer - could weave that thing around like a 250 at times.

Yes the front tire size is the reason. Note: if you have ABS you can only drop to. 140, not 130

 

[Joesmoe]

ABS -- 140 not 130 -- is that myth or fact ?

Is there someone here who has actually done it and confirmed problems with the 130 and ABS ?

 

[Fingers]

@Joesmoe ,I recently put a 130 Commander ll on my 15' so far I haven't ran into any problems will advise if anything changes.

 

[Joesmoe]

BINGO -- THANK YOU

Have you actually engaged the ABS since that tire ?

Please keep us posted.

 

[Fingers]

@Joesmoe so far n mock trials the abs seemed to be working,but no real world experience yet.