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Wide rear tire/swing arm kit

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by Brandon, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. Brandon

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    i'm kinda new to motorcycles and i have a gsxr 600. I want to get a kit for my bike to have a wide rear tire but before i spend all that money i was curious will this affect how it rides? will it handle worse or better? will i still be able to ride a wheelie or will they be harder? i just like the looks but if it changes the ride too much i wont get it.
    thanks
    Brandon, Jul 8, 2011
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    How much bigger are looking to go? How big is on it now?
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    Most of the swingarm kits are longer & the fat tire will Change the handling & wheelie part of you sport bike , & that all depends on how wide of tire your looking at
    cowboy, Jul 8, 2011
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    it has a 180/55, i want to go to a 240 wide though.
    Brandon, Jul 8, 2011
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    Yes the 240 will change the handling , cornering the most
    cowboy, Jul 8, 2011
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    okay thanks. would just a 200 make a big difference?
    Brandon, Jul 8, 2011
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    It won't make that big of difference as far as ride quality goes. It may change your cornering a little. As far as being able to pull a wheelie, you will have a bigger contact area with the road so most likely no issues there either.
    JohnnyBiker, Jul 9, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    What size tire do you have on there Now ?
    cowboy, Jul 9, 2011
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    he said a 180
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    Thanks I was reading it on my phone , A 200 just might fit under there now , without changing the swingarm , then he can put the front wheel in the air
    cowboy, Jul 9, 2011
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    :cool: Yep
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    alright cool thanks guys i think i'll just go with the 200 then and its a lot cheaper way to go..
    Brandon, Jul 9, 2011
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    brandan do you have a cycle gear close to ya , I would ride over & check with them , there into the sport bikes & seem to know what fits best for tires, even on my E glide
    cowboy, Jul 10, 2011
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    no i dont. i will go to my local bike shop and ask them when the time comes for new tires to make sure, and if they dont know i will make a trip to sacramento or roseville, im sure someone there will be able to know for sure. thanks
    Brandon, Jul 13, 2011
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