Can I put a 120/17 70 on an R6?

Kaneman · 03-12-2010, 12:47 PM

My bro-in-law is just a poor college kid and can't ride worth a shit anyway, the tire won't affect his performance.

I just want to make sure it won't come off going down the highway or something.

smileyman · 03-12-2010, 02:28 PM

Well the key with newbies is to make sure the machines limits are high enough they aren't likely to exceed them. I would think the lower profile would make it less stable regardless how you adjust the suspension.

A newbie that doesnt know how to address a tankslapper could end up on his arse...

Particle Man · 03-12-2010, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

A newbie that doesnt know how to address a tankslapper could end up on his arse...

He's riding an R6 as a new rider - a tankslapper would be the least of his worries....

Kaneman · 03-12-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by smileyman

Well the key with newbies is to make sure the machines limits are high enough they aren't likely to exceed them. I would think the lower profile would make it less stable regardless how you adjust the suspension.

A newbie that doesnt know how to address a tankslapper could end up on his arse...

He can't even turn, a tankslapper is the least of his worries.

The Awesome · 03-13-2010, 12:17 PM

Bad tire info cracks me up. Contrary to popular belief, you won't spontaneously combust if you use a 120/60. In fact, some race tires even use <70 profile fronts. I rode on a 120/65 for a long time.

smileyman · 03-13-2010, 06:32 PM

Different profiles will work great as long as your bike is set up for them.

tommymac · 03-15-2010, 02:38 AM

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Originally Posted by The Awesome

Bad tire info cracks me up. Contrary to popular belief, you won't spontaneously combust if you use a 120/60. In fact, some race tires even use <70 profile fronts. I rode on a 120/65 for a long time.

But if he lowsides that r6 and slides a little bit he might :LOL:

Amber Lamps · 03-15-2010, 07:28 AM

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Originally Posted by The Awesome

Bad tire info cracks me up. Contrary to popular belief, you won't spontaneously combust if you use a 120/60. In fact, some race tires even use <70 profile fronts. I rode on a 120/65 for a long time.

I once posted that I run 42 lbs in my rear tire and someone cautioned me that I was running the risk of it exploding!!!!

I've been running this pressure since 1995...

Kaneman · 03-16-2010, 11:38 AM

This thread is hilarious.

The guy in question is such a bad rider he might not notice if he was missing a front tire, he's definitely not going to notice a lil' profile change. He's already got the tire mounted, says its fine.

Homeslice · 03-16-2010, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

I once posted that I run 42 lbs in my rear tire and someone cautioned me that I was running the risk of it exploding!!!!

I've been running this pressure since 1995...

I run that kind of pressure for commuting, to increase mileage and prevent it from squaring off as quickly, but there's no way in hell I'd run that pressure in the twisties. Of course you're a lot heavier than me, and every brand of tire is different.

03-12-2010, 12:47 PM	#1
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	My bro-in-law is just a poor college kid and can't ride worth a shit anyway, the tire won't affect his performance. I just want to make sure it won't come off going down the highway or something. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Well the key with newbies is to make sure the machines limits are high enough they aren't likely to exceed them. I would think the lower profile would make it less stable regardless how you adjust the suspension. A newbie that doesnt know how to address a tankslapper could end up on his arse... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

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smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	Different profiles will work great as long as your bike is set up for them. __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

03-16-2010, 11:38 AM	#9
Kaneman AMA Supersport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Odessa, TX Moto: 2000 Honda CBR1100XX Blackbird Posts: 4,931	This thread is hilarious. The guy in question is such a bad rider he might not notice if he was missing a front tire, he's definitely not going to notice a lil' profile change. He's already got the tire mounted, says its fine. __________________ 1982 Honda XR80 - blown motor, 1993 Kawasaki ZX6D - sold, 2001 Suzuki Bandit 1200S - sold, 1984 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Kawasaki ZRX1200R - blown motor, 2007 Suzuki DL1000 V-Strom - totalled, 2003 Yamaha FZ1 - sold, 1994 Honda Magna - sold, 2001 Honda CBR600F4i - sold, 1998 Suzuki DR350 - stolen, 1989 Honda Super Magna - sold, 2007 Yamaha Stratoliner, 2000 Honda CBR 1100XX Blackbird

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The Awesome Custom User Title Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 120	Bad tire info cracks me up. Contrary to popular belief, you won't spontaneously combust if you use a 120/60. In fact, some race tires even use <70 profile fronts. I rode on a 120/65 for a long time.