Most tire (tyre) sites on the web recommend the 120/70
as the substitute--not many folks make a 130/60
anymore.  I've never had a lick of trouble from the
size change that I can tell and agree with Walt (but I
always seem to be comparing new tires to old which
could influence my perceptions...)
FL Kev

--- Walt Garcen and Angela Yee <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> 120/70 seems to be quicker steering (as it should
> be).
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: GTS-1000 Owners List
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf
> Of Derek Baylor
> Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 9:05 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: front tire sizes
>
>
> I also am very curious about trying a 120 front tire
> instead of the
> harder-to-come-by 130.  I know from other bikes I've
> owned that using a
> non-spec tire size can have a negative effect on
> handling.  Anyone out there
> running a 120 front and have an opinion on the
> difference?  Thanks.
>
> -Derek
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]


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