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| exuphaggis Brolly Dolly

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:24 pm Post subject: rear tyre size for 1990 1000 exup |
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What size can go on can you get away with a 180 55 17 on the rear or do they rub |
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| Stig Site Admin

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:50 pm Post subject: |
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I run a 180 but have had to take a small area from rear of oem chain guard _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard |
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| exuphaggis Brolly Dolly

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:55 pm Post subject: |
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Just been told there's plenty room for the 180 55 with no rubbing mate |
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| Stig Site Admin

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:26 pm Post subject: |
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My guard was already cut before I bought the bike. I've since fitted a carbon item that was a direct fit without altering _________________ AKA Bald headed b'stard |
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| exuphaggis Brolly Dolly

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Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:27 pm Post subject: |
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no probs mines a hugger so ordered the 180 got my pics up now |
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| 97YZF1000 Scooter Boy

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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:10 pm Post subject: |
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Rear wheel is 17"x5.5" so 180/55 tire is the way to go. |
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| exuphaggis Brolly Dolly

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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:11 pm Post subject: |
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yip cheers just ordered a set |
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