Can I put a 120/17 70 on an R6? - Page 4

Amber Lamps · 03-15-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Awesome

Bad tire info cracks me up. Contrary to popular belief, you won't spontaneously combust if you use a 120/60. In fact, some race tires even use <70 profile fronts. I rode on a 120/65 for a long time.

I once posted that I run 42 lbs in my rear tire and someone cautioned me that I was running the risk of it exploding!!!!

I've been running this pressure since 1995...

Kaneman · 03-16-2010, 11:38 AM

This thread is hilarious.

The guy in question is such a bad rider he might not notice if he was missing a front tire, he's definitely not going to notice a lil' profile change. He's already got the tire mounted, says its fine.

Homeslice · 03-16-2010, 12:07 PM

Did you adjust the fork height?

Dude, I noticed the change even though I had less than 1,000 miles under my belt at the time. And it was pretty disconcerting for awhile.

Kaneman · 03-16-2010, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Homeslice

Did you adjust the fork height?

Dude, I noticed the change even though I only had about 1,000 miles under my belt at the time. And it was pretty disconcerting for awhile.

I didn't do anything but give him the tire, haven't even seen it mounted.

Homeslice · 03-16-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I once posted that I run 42 lbs in my rear tire and someone cautioned me that I was running the risk of it exploding!!!!

I've been running this pressure since 1995...

I run that kind of pressure for commuting, to increase mileage and prevent it from squaring off as quickly, but there's no way in hell I'd run that pressure in the twisties. Of course you're a lot heavier than me, and every brand of tire is different.

smileyman · 03-16-2010, 01:28 PM

I run 42 for commuting as well, 36 front. Canyons get a rational 32/36, racing and tracks days get what the vendor specifies for that compound that day, starting at 30/29 and down...

You do have to watch your radius and adj suspension to match, that is why I usually pick a tire and stay with it cause once you work to dial it in you have to start all over with a new brand/size.

I know some folks who judge a tire after a swap without even considering what the suspension setting were...

Amber Lamps · 03-16-2010, 10:02 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

I run 42 for commuting as well, 36 front. Canyons get a rational 32/36, racing and tracks days get what the vendor specifies for that compound that day, starting at 30/29 and down...

You do have to watch your radius and adj suspension to match, that is why I usually pick a tire and stay with it cause once you work to dial it in you have to start all over with a new brand/size.

I know some folks who judge a tire after a swap without even considering what the suspension setting were...

true... I always run that pressure. The bike feels wrong any other way to me.

DLIT · 03-23-2010, 01:30 AM

60 series still comes on the R6S and '04 and older R6s. Turn-in is stupid fast. It would work, yes. Will he like it, probably not.

Kaneman · 03-23-2010, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by DLIT

60 series still comes on the R6S and '04 and older R6s. Turn-in is stupid fast. It would work, yes. Will he like it, probably not.

Actually, he loves it. Its just a tire to him....

Particle Man · 03-23-2010, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I once posted that I run 42 lbs in my rear tire and someone cautioned me that I was running the risk of it exploding!!!!

I've been running this pressure since 1995...

don't a lot of tires have a max of 45psi?

How would 42 make it explode?

Sounds like someone is still stuck in the "35 psi for all tires" era. Hell, even my car tires are recommended to run at 44.

03-16-2010, 11:38 AM	#32
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03-23-2010, 01:30 AM	#38
DLIT Clit Commander Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Las Vegas Moto: 2012 Ducati 1199 Panigale S Posts: 4,189	60 series still comes on the R6S and '04 and older R6s. Turn-in is stupid fast. It would work, yes. Will he like it, probably not. __________________ Dress for the crash. Not the ride.

03-16-2010, 12:07 PM	#33
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Did you adjust the fork height? Dude, I noticed the change even though I had less than 1,000 miles under my belt at the time. And it was pretty disconcerting for awhile.