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Front Tire 120/90 17 anybody trr it before?

Started by tderida, April 26, 2016, 03:03:50 AM

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tderida

April 26, 2016, 03:03:50 AM
Hi,
Today  my tire supplier recommends me Michelin Commander II 120/90 17 front tire to use on my custom FJ1200 project bike. The  Rear is also mounted now and it's a  Commander II 150/80 16.
Does anybody try 120/90 tire on front wheel? Do you recommend it? Cons Pros?...

FJmonkey

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April 26, 2016, 07:47:16 AM
Quote from: tderida on April 26, 2016, 03:03:50 AM
Hi,
Today  my tire supplier recommends me Michelin Commander II 120/90 17 front tire to use on my custom FJ1200 project bike. The  Rear is also mounted now and it's a  Commander II 150/80 16.
Does anybody try 120/90 tire on front wheel? Do you recommend it? Cons Pros?...
It is more of a cruising tire, if you don't carve the canyons hard it should be a decent tire. 
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

tderida

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April 28, 2016, 01:38:30 AM
I decide to go with Michelin Pilot Power 3 120/70. I thing it's adequate.. :good2:

Pat Conlon

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April 28, 2016, 10:35:57 AM
whew...

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