<Smacks Himself on the head>
Kurt - thank you for saying that - my GS1000's speedo is off between 4-15
MPH depending on speed - compared to a GPS - perhaps the PO put a different
size tire on - I'll have to check.
-Joey
On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 9:56 AM, Kurt Nolte <[email protected]> wrote:
> I can't answer as to handling and whatnot, but your speedometer will now
> read about 6% slow. A 130/90/16 has an approximate circumference of 79.2",
> which is about 6% bigger than the 74.75" approximate circumference of the
> 110/90/16 stock tire.
>
> Kurt
>
> On Jul 6, 2011 9:50 AM, "750S" <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> I'm in the market for new rubber front and rear and have been
> considering the Metzler Marathon ME880. The recommended front tire
> size for my bike is 110/90/16 however the closest size I can find in
> the ME880 is 130/90/16. I have seen them mounted in this size before
> on bikes identical to mine, but, I am wondering how it might affect
> such things as handling, ride, speedo, etc????? All input greatly
> appreciated . Currently I have Dunlop GT501's that I would rate as OK.
>
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