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exuphaggis
Brolly Dolly
Posts: 29 Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:18 pm
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by exuphaggis Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:24 pm
What size can go on can you get away with a 180 55 17 on the rear or do they rub
Stig
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Posts: 11786 Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:54 amLocation: Searching for my bike
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by Stig Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:50 pm
I run a 180 but have had to take a small area from rear of oem chain guard
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exuphaggis
Brolly Dolly
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by exuphaggis Tue Mar 24, 2015 12:55 pm
Just been told there's plenty room for the 180 55 with no rubbing mate
Stig
Site Admin
Posts: 11786 Joined: Wed Sep 28, 2005 7:54 amLocation: Searching for my bike
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by Stig Tue Mar 24, 2015 2:26 pm
My guard was already cut before I bought the bike. I've since fitted a carbon item that was a direct fit without altering
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exuphaggis
Brolly Dolly
Posts: 29 Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:18 pm
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by exuphaggis Tue Mar 24, 2015 5:27 pm
no probs mines a hugger so ordered the 180 got my pics up now
97YZF1000
Scooter Boy
Posts: 64 Joined: Sun Nov 30, 2008 2:39 pmLocation: New Jersey, USA
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by 97YZF1000 Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:10 pm
Rear wheel is 17"x5.5" so 180/55 tire is the way to go.
exuphaggis
Brolly Dolly
Posts: 29 Joined: Fri Mar 20, 2015 4:18 pm
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by exuphaggis Wed Mar 25, 2015 5:11 pm
yip cheers just ordered a set
