Just Mounted a 190/55/17

[Fairlaner]

So i just mounted a BT023 GT in a 190/55/17, there is plenty of room....

Here are some pictures.

First impressions are that the steering is lighter while going slow, I only rode it round that block but the speedo appears to be spot on now (not 2 mph fast)....

It is now even easier to get on center stand.

R

 

[maddad]

I had a 190 on for a while. I found the only difference in riding is that it seemed that the tire wall rolled a little while I was corning really hard. Almost like the side wall was caving in a little bit. Maybe just my imagination but found this as negative difference and never found any positive differences besides liking the look from the back end.

 

[RossKean]

Is the upper bolt for the brake stay tightened? Looks loose in the top picture.

 

[FJReady]

Is the upper bolt for the brake stay tightened? Looks loose in the top picture.

I noticed the same thing. glad we're all watching out for each other.

 

[doug5551]

Welcome to the darkside, Fairlaner...

 

[dcarver]

You know how them shade tree mechanics are....

Called R, he knows. That pix was before he cinched stuff up for the test ride.

 

[Fairlaner]

Thanks for calling Don......everything was tight before i rode it.

Seems the speedo is spot on now so the CC should set at 82.....

R

 

[SkooterG]

Thanks for calling Don......everything was tight before i rode it.Seems the speedo is spot on now so the CC should set at 82.....

R

Now if the rider were only properly functioning...........

 

[Fairlaner]

get back to work *****.......

R

 

[escapefjrtist]

Good looking profile on the tire.

You change the front tire too Richard? Before you get any miles on the tire, how about measuring the circumference for us...

--G

 

[jmgrif]

Richard I know how well you can ride? What do you think? Will this make you a little quicker on 36? Only from Fortuna to Mad River! Safer? Easier handling? Just asking.

Mark

 

[RadioHowie]

Crazy doesn't describe this "mod".

Next thing, he'll put a damn car tire on the back!

 

[bwv]

Are there other benefits besides the center stand?

Will this have an effect on the ABS or TCS ? (I think this is the same question escapefjrtist was aluding to)

At least your cruise control top speed will be faster

 

[Fairlaner]

George before I changed the tire to speedo was was about 2mph off at 80, (Cruise would set at 82)now it appears that the speedo is very accurate...

I will ride it over the next couple of days and let you know.

R

 

[redzgrider]

I don't get this one. I've never heard of a wider tire having quicker steering -- if anything I've always heard the opposite.

My Speed Triple was original shod with a 190 in the back (a '99). I thought it made the bike steer to heavy and slow, and changed to a 180 -- big improvement.

 

[Fairlaner]

maybe the lighter steering is because the front tire is new also.....

R

 

[Chiefblueman]

A 190/50-17 would likely slow the steering due to its flatter profile being wider in proportion to its width. This size is no taller than the stock 180/55-17. OTOH, the 190/55-17 maintains a similar profile but is a bit taller which raises the rear of the bike and helps the steering. The profile makes the difference.

I was accidentally shipped a 190/55-17 when I had ordered a 180/55-17 PR3. I decided to try it and now wouldn't go back to the smaller tire. Better steering response and it looks bitchin'.

I haven't experienced any handling anomalies up to scraping my boot through 90 mph sweepers and centerstand is a snap.

 

[Fairlaner]

Glad to hear that.

R

 

[64Y80]

I've noticed that it seems a little more stable on the side stand also. The extra lean seems to stabilize it.