Can someone check my modification homework please?

[Grey runner]

Now now boys, play nicely 

[FJmonkey]

Mark can jab all he likes, once you attend a rally with someone you learn that its all part of the fun.... Besides, I like to sling the shit myself once in a while so I take my lumps when they happen.

[Mark Olson]

it's all good fun . who do ya think named monkey "the red power ranger"   

[FJmonkey]

it's all good fun . who do ya think named monkey "the red power ranger"   

And I damn near fell off my chair laughing as hard as I was when you posted that.... You just call em' as you see em'...

[Super_v500]

I'll change the tyre to a 170 once I've burnt it out...  don't want the hassle of tyre clearances, and if I want to go out scratching I'll use the blade.

[andyb]

We should make a listing of tires that hit and don't hit the chain, on 4.5, 5.0, and 5.5 wheels.  Be a buncha work probably.

I know that a Shinko 003 170 hits the chain veeerry lightly with a 5.0 wheel, but that's not a tire anyone should run on the street!

On the same wheel, I think all the other 170's I've used cleared (Avon AV, Bridgestone BT57, BT020).  Haven't tried a 180, not enough wheel for it and no real need.

Incidentally, many places that sell tires and do combo specials for the 120/70 + 180/55 will also have a special on 120/70 + 160/70, as it's a fairly common combination on older 600's and SV650's.

[aviationfred]

I think with the 5.5" wheel and the 180 tire, any tire clearance problems may be variances by the different tire manufacturers. I put a Metzler Roadtec Z6, 180/55/17 on and have no clearance problem on either side.

Either way you go, 4.5" or 5.5" wheel. 170 or 180 tire, The handling greatly improves and gives you a huge selection of good tires to choose from.

Fred