rear tyre size cbr1000fk
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09-14-2009, 08:23 AM
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Also, I have a Diablo Strada on the rear and I like it quite well, however, I'm finding the centre to be a bit "slick" or greasy feeling at times, particularly when breaking. If I don't rev match it locks for a second and skids. I've not had this happen with other tires so I'm suspecting the Strada.
Done properly you can slide the bike sideways in to corners like the Moto GP guys - haha
#12
09-15-2009, 12:11 PM
Me either, the difference between the 170 and 180 is 10mm or 5mm per side. When riding normal you don’t come close to the extra 5mm on the side.
I agree. There are many new bikes on the market with this setup.
That is what my tires look like. I don’t know but I think they looked like that with the 170 on also. These bikes are somewhat front end heavy and tend to plow.
I agree. There are many new bikes on the market with this setup.
If you like to lean there is one potential problem - At full lean when using the 180 on the rear you are very close to running out of front tyre tread area.
If you look at the attached pic 120/180 setup - you can see "chicken strip" on the rear tyre but the front has gone to the edge of the tread. Bike pushes like mad at full lean.
If you look at the attached pic 120/180 setup - you can see "chicken strip" on the rear tyre but the front has gone to the edge of the tread. Bike pushes like mad at full lean.
Last edited by TimBucTwo; 09-15-2009 at 12:12 PM. Reason: small text at bottom of response fix.
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