Bigger tyres......

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  1. Seb

    Seb New Member

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    #1 Seb, Oct 20, 2015
    Hi,

    New boy. Sorry if this has come up before.

    I've just bought a Bonneville T100 Blk, 2003. High mileage but not in a bad condition. I'm in the process of customising it and looking at some of the other projects I'm considering putting bigger tyres on. Standard wheels are 3.5 x 17" (rear) and 2.5 x 19" (front). The standard (recommended) tyres are 130/80 17 (rear) and 100/90 19 (front). Pirelli actually recommend "Scorpion" 140/80 for the rear and the standard 100/90 for the front. I'd be grateful for any help/advice.
     
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  2. steve lovatt

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    #2 steve lovatt, Oct 20, 2015
    Hi and welcome to the forum.
    Had an 04 T100 and wouldn't have wanted to compromise the handling.
     
  3. stollydriver

    stollydriver Elite Member

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    #3 stollydriver, Oct 20, 2015
    Welcome to the forum - make sure the tyres are round - square = very uncomfortable ride
     
  4. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #4 thebiglad, Oct 20, 2015
    A 140 will fit on the rear no troubles at all.
     
  5. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #5 Tigcraft, Oct 20, 2015
    The 140's will fit fine but if I remember pirellis tend to look thinner than other makes of the same size
     
  6. Havit

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    #6 Havit, Oct 20, 2015
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    i must remember that, i can say i have a Pirelli around my belly.
     
  7. Havit

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    #7 Havit, Oct 20, 2015
    Oh, Hi Seb, good luck with your custom , cant beat the look of a big tyre at the back.............. unless your a girl.
     
  8. Tigcraft

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    #8 Tigcraft, Oct 21, 2015
    Then you'll need two!
     
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  9. Havit

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    #9 Havit, Oct 21, 2015
    [​IMG]:D:D:D:D
     
  10. Tigcraft

    Tigcraft Unheard of Member

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    #10 Tigcraft, Oct 21, 2015
    SHIT THE BED, wtf that?
     
  11. Havit

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    #11 Havit, Oct 21, 2015
    I would say the cornering is fun
     
  12. Seb

    Seb New Member

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    #12 Seb, Oct 21, 2015
    Thanks for your help. Think I'll leave the standard tyre on the front (for now) and go for the 140 on the rear.
     
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  13. Havit

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    #13 Havit, Oct 22, 2015
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    and triangle ones
     
  14. thebiglad

    thebiglad Old fart, still riding !

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    #14 thebiglad, Oct 22, 2015
    "The brand new , revolutionary go-anywhere, do anything Kawasaki 'Trac'"
     

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