I had a hard time riding the bike in the Alps (and in curves) with the
130/60 fronttire. When I fitted the 120/70 it was like getting a new
bike :-)) So I definitely recommend the change.
Cheers
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Kevin Harrington wrote:
> 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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