Hey guys. As some of you know I got a 14 last february and the rear tire isn't the standard size of 190/50. Instead it is a 190/55.
My question is, does it change the handling of the bike having a larger circunference tire? Is it for the better? should I switch with a proper size tire or let it wear out first?
Which pressure should I use. Same as standard? I don't like this a bite!
Give me your thoughts and knowledge on this.
Cheers
PS:Tires have 3000km on them and look preety new. Michelin pilot power 3, front and read.
A 190/55 will affect the handling slightly, it will give you a quicker turn in but you can get around that by dropping the forks through the headstocks by a couple of mill. I am switching to a 190/55 this year as it will make the speedo read more accurately and lower the revs a little, I am getting it for a good price as well so win, win. I would run it at the same pressure so if you can live with it just use it up.
I've recently gone up to a 190/55 in preference from the standard 190/50. It makes the bike a lot lighter to turn in & at least in my bikes case has cured it's tendency to push wide on quick bends. I much prefer my bike on a 55.
Why not go 180/55 then you are in the middle of those two profiles just like the sports bikes.
When I was a boy racer I ran 180/55. my FJR was 180/55 standard and it was very fast.
180/55 makes the speedo overread by about 10% which is just silly.
Having ridden with 180/55 190/50 & 190/55 I'd say the 180 is a fraction lighter to turn, almost too light compared to the front. 190/55 suits these bikes better in my opinion.
Mr. Suzuki got it wrong then.
Didn't Mr Suzuki make weaving machines lrish ?? :confused1:
Suzuki Museum, Hamamatsu, Japan
Jambo, have used 190/50 but l like my 190/55, when its done thats what l will be putting back on. I find it lighter to turn in.
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 04 July 2020, 07:05 PM
Didn't Mr Suzuki make weaving machines lrish ?? :confused1:
Suzuki Museum, Hamamatsu, Japan
James Mackie & Sons made better weaving machines.
180/55 rear and 120/70 front corner ok on the FJR and 1200 Bandit.
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 04 July 2020, 07:39 PM
Quote from: Kiwifruit on Saturday, 04 July 2020, 07:05 PM
Didn't Mr Suzuki make weaving machines lrish ?? :confused1:
Suzuki Museum, Hamamatsu, Japan
James Mackie & Sons made better weaving machines.
Probably why Suzuki went into making motorcycles........ :onya:
Quote from: Irish in Oz on Saturday, 04 July 2020, 05:04 AM
Why not go 180/55 then you are in the middle of those two profiles just like the sports bikes.
When I was a boy racer I ran 180/55. my FJR was 180/55 standard and it was very fast.
Cause the 14's 6" rim is to wide to fit a 180
Well the guy that put a 180/55 tyre on my 14 rim must have a special fitting machine.
180s appear to fit fine to me, I just prefer various things on the 190 so went back to it.
I tried a 180 rear tyre on my first k2 in about 2004/5 I don't like the way the bike felt .
I'll stick with the 190/50's
On our bikes .
The red and black felt a little different when I got it that had a 190/55 now back to standard and much better for me .
As I always try to say in stuff like this they are your bikes do what you like to and with them .
:cheers:
The 180/55 does fit fine as it designed for 5.5-6.0. The 190/50 and 55 designed for 6.0-6.5.
I'm not a boy racer anymore so have been using 190/50 but I think I will try a 190/60 next :stir:
I appreciate all the comments and have got to one conclusion. I need to test drive a 14 fitted with standard tires.
It wont be an easy task, I know no one who has a 14.
By the way, the only other bike I have recently ridden was a GSXR600 k6. Never have I ridden one of these, 127bhp on a 170kg frame clocking 14500rpm!!!
I didn't like it at all...I simply loved it! which made me consider getting one for the track only.
Public roads can be a pain in the arse...literaly, not suitable for high speed, and as some may know, I leave next to a race track, which now and again, has trackday in progress.
My 14 is for slow to medium speed cruising, and so should be every naked bike.
:cheers: