Ride wide?

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Red Dog
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Ride wide?

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While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.

Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.

The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.

In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.

Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.

Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?


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Red Dog
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Re: Ride wide?

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Perhaps I should put this another way :)

What size rear tyre are you running on your Burgman 400 please?
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wilsonsteve
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Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
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Red Dog
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Lol, I don't know, it was just in the garage for repairs at the same time as mine.
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wilsonsteve
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Oh well! It's an RS, going by the fairing, but I can't quite read the sticker on the side.
I do like beemers!
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Pandrop
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wilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:07 pm Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
The Beemer is an 1984 R100 RS
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Red Dog wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 5:53 pm While I was touring in Italy I was shocked to find that my rear tyre went from 'Getting a bit thin' to 'Oh my God' in the space of one long day.

Not without some difficulty I found a repair shop willing to fit me a new tyre while I waited.

The closest size match they had for my original 130/70 13 was a 150/70 13 but the mechanic assured me it would be fine. I was in no position to argue so agreed to have it fitted.

In truth, I can't say I noticed much difference to the ride or the handling but I was quite heavily laden at the time.

Now I'm due for another new rear tyre.

Would you fit another 150/70 13 or revert back to the original size?


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Your new tyre is essentially wider than the original. Whilst it may only affect the handling slightly, its best to check that it safely clears the swinging arm / drive shaft / mudguard etc and isnt rubbing against anything .
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Red Dog
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Thanks Pandrop.

Yes it clears everything fine and It's been no trouble since it was fitted.
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wilsonsteve
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Pandrop wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:44 pm
wilsonsteve wrote: ↑Wed Aug 26, 2020 9:07 pm Totally off topic, sorry, but . . . .
What's that beemer on the left, please?
The Beemer is an 1984 R100 RS
Ah, thank you!
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Rocketman122
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Re: Ride wide?

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Im almost certain oem tire on rear by your model is 150/70-13
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