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Old 03-14-2010, 07:32 PM
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I have to order tires and my bike is still is in storage, but I need to get new ones on before I can ride it. Isn't the stock front 120/60/17 and the rear 160/60/17.
I will be ordering my new roadsmarts tomorrow with your help.
 
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Old 03-14-2010, 08:07 PM
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jus google a stock bike and it should tell u all statistics, thats how i got my size cause my bike is also in storage... hope that helps
 
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Old 03-14-2010, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by underground-mpyre
Isn't the stock front 120/60/17 and the rear 160/60/17.
You nailed it.
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by eweppley
You nailed it.
Don't try and outsmart Honda here, I had a 120/70-17 front and a 170/60-17 rear on my bike when I got it and it turned like a cruiser. I swapped these off sized pirelli diablos for some bt-016s in the right size and it handled great. Our bikes don't make enough power to go up in tire in back, and changing the tire size effs up your suspension geometry and makes it slow.

Enjoy your new tires!
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 07:12 AM
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i got mine with a 150 instead of a 160 what is the difference going to be? it is brand new with 20 miles on it...
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 08:30 AM
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You should be fine with the 150, although it will look like a bicycle tire hehe.

A friend of mine went down to a 150 and said he really liked it, turns in quicker.
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 08:04 PM
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Thanks for the help. The tires are on the way. Nice to get new shoes!
 
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Old 03-15-2010, 08:18 PM
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There's nothing better on a bike than new tires
 
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There's nothing better on a bike than new tires
So true. Especially when your front is cupped like hell and your rear is squared off...

BTW, to the OP (and anyone else).... Dunlop has a "fitment guide" website that tells you the stock tire sizes for just about any bike. It'll tell you the wheel size and width, too. Pretty convenient at times.
Dunlop tire fitment guide
 
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Old 03-16-2010, 05:16 AM
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I am a Dunlop guy for 11 years now. I have a roadcourse car and have used evey street tire available and Dunlops have treated me right from the start.
So I have to try these Roadsmarts out with their best of both worlds.
 
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