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TOPIC: Re:Fatter Front Tire
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Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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What is the problem with a fatter front tire ? What size would be best ? I just like the equal more balanced look. I also think the weight of this bike justifies a bigger front tire, this is not a show bike.
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Last Edit: 2014/07/30 09:43 By Horsehammerr.
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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There are a few that have gone that way, I think a 150 has been used with no problems....  |
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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It has been done by many with no adverse effect. My issue with doing things just for looks is if it adds weight but no functional advantages then it's hard to justify in my mind. Does not necessarily make it a problem. I think Darn has a big front, and several more.
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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jd750ace wrote:
It has been done by many with no adverse effect. My issue with doing things just for looks is if it adds weight but no functional advantages then it's hard to justify in my mind. Does not necessarily make it a problem. I think Darn has a big front, and several more.
These things don't even come close to being sport bikes so a couple extra pounds with bigger tires will not hurt their performance. Especially considering that many people add hard bags, fairings, and trunks. So why do you constantly speak out against it? I'm not busting your chops, just curious is all.
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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JD is just one of those folks who is anal on the "function over form" doctrine....He didn't knock the Idea............ |
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Flashback wrote:
There are a few that have gone that way, I think a 150 has been used with no problems....150/? I'm very new to the Roadstar and hate to make mistakes because I didn't research enough.
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Like flashback said, and i think thats his profession just showing thru by force of habit  personally i kinda dig the fat tires as well. |
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Stock sizes have ample capacity for the job in most cases. Adding more tire weight that never touches the ground and does not enhance hadling, stability, traction, or safety just does not compute. Not to mention a 3.5 inch wheel is prescribed for a 150, not a 3.0 inch. The tire won't achieve optimal dimensions when inflated. I guess I'm just too much of a stckler for details. Maybe someone that is considering it is not aware, and would appreciate the perspective. As with dark side, hard tail, itty bitty or no signals, spoolie fronts with skinny tires, etc., sometimes folks don't consider all the variables and might appreciate a broader perspective. I'm not saying don't do it, just relaying my thoughts on things to consider.
As far as looks, yeah, they look cool.
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Last Edit: 2014/07/30 09:58 By jd750ace.
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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I am runing the 150/80/16 on the front. and a 160 on the rear. Have for a few years. I tend to get better mileage out of them than the stock tire sizes. May be due to the fact that I carry a good load most of the time on road trips. It definetly makes my bike more stable in strong winds and with buffeting by interstate trucks. I tried to ride with a 130 front and 140 rear, not enough ground clearance, and bike was twitchy. Felt bad enough I removed them in about 2500 miles. I will stick with the larger tires. I understand what JD is saying but our riding styles are different, and I don't like my floor boards dragging in every curve.  |
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Re:Fatter Front Tire 3 Years, 7 Months ago
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Agpilot wrote:
I am runing the 150/80/16 on the front. and a 160 on the rear. Have for a few years. I tend to get better mileage out of them than the stock tire sizes. May be due to the fact that I carry a good load most of the time on road trips. It definetly makes my bike more stable in strong winds and with buffeting by interstate trucks. I tried to ride with a 130 front and 140 rear, not enough ground clearance, and bike was twitchy. Felt bad enough I removed them in about 2500 miles. I will stick with the larger tires. I understand what JD is saying but our riding styles are different, and I don't like my floor boards dragging in every curve.EXACTLY !! Thanks and on the Tire Conversion list in Tech Articles it says we have a 5.00/5.10 front wheel, as in inches. Not 3.5 or 3 inches.
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