Larger Rear Tire

[Tre]

Does anyone know if you can put a larger wider rear tire on the FJR?

 

[SkooterG]

I would put a smaller one on.

With a smaller rear, the FJR will handle better, you'll have more traction, get better fuel mileage, and it will be faster.

 

[Tre]

I would put a smaller one on.
With a smaller rear, the FJR will handle better, you'll have more traction, get better fuel mileage, and it will be faster.

I thought about that also but i think i want to go for more of a customized look. And i have been looking at some other bikes and like the larger looking signature from the back. Thnx for the response .

 

[Tre]

I dont know i think i am getting farkle fever lol

 

[Allnight]

:yahoo:

I've got it too, but haven't had the cash to let the fever hurt too bad.

Just keep the pics coming of everything you do!

 

[Tre]

:yahoo:
I've got it too, but haven't had the cash to let the fever hurt too bad.

Just keep the pics coming of everything you do!

I know right . I posted a link to whree i installed my new beowulf cans . I love the deep growl that it gave it. Here is the link if you want to hear them

 

[mattster31]

Does anyone know if you can put a larger wider rear tire on the FJR?

I think there was a post where someone squeezed on a 190. I wouldn't bother though....it won't change your handling (perhaps a bit worse), and it won't look any bigger (only you will know). Just go get yourself a custom chopper with a 300 on the rear :glare:

 

[lnewlf]

I put a 5.5 rear wheel from a FZR 1000 on my FJ 1200 with a 190 tire-along with Works shock and fork rebuild-transformed the bike.. As far as the FJR goes I just put a 190 spec PR2 on which is 3mm narrower[187 mm] than the 180 Bridgestone 020 that I took off[190mm]. Also just put a 180 PR2 on my friends Blackbird with a 5.5 rim and that tire is 183mm wide. Only Rossi would notice the difference in width..

 

[SLK50]

Due to circumstances not relevant here I am currently riding on a 190/50 PR2 rear.

Turn-in is noticibly heavier. "Hard" setting and reduced rebound in the rear shock

along with reduced preload and compresion damping along with increased rebound

in the fork helped about 80-90 % but handling still isn't crisp.

I am also experiencing what I would call "bump-steer" which is making it difficult

to hold a steady line in bumpy or rough corners.

When this tire is done it will be replaced with a 180/55 already waiting in the wings.

From my experience I would have to give a thumbs down to the 190/50.

 

[Zorlac]

This is the way to go.

 

[charismaticmegafauna]

This is the way to go.

Don't those pix look like fun...??!!

Wouldn't you just love to be doing that on a regular/periodic basis...?

 

[SkooterG]

This is the way to go.

Great Scott! But of course!

Why didn't I think of that? :blink:

 

[Big-D]

I would put a smaller one on with little kitties like I have on my bike.
With a smaller rear, the FJR will handle better, you'll have more traction, get better fuel mileage, and it will be faster.

Go Really Small with White Walls & little Pussy Cats cut in the tread.

These are Really Super Fast

 

[RadioHowie]

205/50-ZR17 fits like a big, fat glove.

 

[Tre]

205/50-ZR17 fits like a big, fat glove.

talking about a motorcycle tire not car tire

 

[RadioHowie]

205/50-ZR17 fits like a big, fat glove.

talking about a motorcycle tire not car tire

Why NOT a car tire? :evil:

 

[Tre]

205/50-ZR17 fits like a big, fat glove.

talking about a motorcycle tire not car tire

Why NOT a car tire? :evil:

because i ride with a sportbike group not a touring group and a car tire just doesnt look becoming on a motorcycle sorry

 

[Ignacio]

talking about a motorcycle tire not car tire

Why NOT a car tire? :evil:

Hey....you...car tire guy! Back in your own thread! We offer you a very roomy place to prattle on about them...you don't need to be coming over to this neighborhood. Let's keep this NEPRT subject about wider MOTORCYCLE tires please.

Thanks.

Ig

 

[reecebike]

I run 190-50-17 on mine, thats about as big as you can go WITH A MOTORCYCLE TIRE & not have to change anything!!!!