I run micheiln pilot power 2ct tires. I also like the metzler m3. And yes the bike feels best at -1+2 imo

 

[sm=WTFsgign.gif] Pimpin is havin' problems.....

I'm running Metzler M3 with -1 front and lovin' the setup!

 

lol, +1 ^^^

 

PDX, with just the front changed, does it still feel alot easier to get the front tire off the ground in 2nd or 3rd?

 

im gonna answer that one.. YEP.

 

Maybe Pimpin is fine, i was just surprised by his post of tire selection i guess. I probably should have kept my mouth shut, so Pimpin if i offended ya, im sorry bro.

 

TMcNally, any sprocket change, down in front & up in back, will make the front end jump easier. In stock configuration, the 954 has rather 'tall' gearing so any change you make, unless you go 'stunter', will benefit the overall feeling of the bike.

 

Whoa im just kiding! No offense just read the topic a couple of times and decided to throw some humor in there. I run Conti Force/Attacks personally and love them. I also love the -1 +2 conversion. Dont pay me any mind when i say stupid stuff, just a little humor.

 

Looking to get new sprockets and chain, but it seems all the 520 chains i've found so far you have to have a tool for the rivet link. Is there such a thing as a "toolless" link. Or is it pretty universal that most people just go to a shop and have it setup?

 

You will need a tool no matter what kind of link you get, and a chain cutter to remove the old one, unless you really want to fight with unconventional tools.