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Old 02-16-2006   #1 (permalink)
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Hi,
is it possible to use a 180/55r17 instead of the original 190/50r17 ?
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Old 02-16-2006   #2 (permalink)
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It most certainly is - I have a BT14 on mine in this very size as we speak !
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hey tupperman, see you're not that far down the road from me! I'm around the Winston-Salem area. Not only will the 180 work, I recommend it! Both of my R1's came equipped with 190's and I changed over to a 180, not only are they cheaper, my R1's handled better with the 180's! Some people will not recommend it saying you don't have as much of a contact patch leaned over, and the bikes were designed for what they came with. Yeah, yeah, I could spin my 02 R1 up with either size, and honestly, I think I had better control with the 180! Shoot me a pm or email sometime and we'll hook up and ride! Btw, if you're looking for a killer deal on a set of Michelin Pilot Powers, a friend of mine works at Mid Carolina Powersports in Burlington, NC. He called me today and said they are having a sale starting next Wed, here's the deal! Combo1 - 180rear/120front=$180+tax!!! Combo2 - 190rear/120front=$190+tax!!! You can't beat these deals anywhere! If you want, go to their website and get directions, and go get you a set! I just bought some tires about a month ago, but I think I'm going to have to buy me a set for later at that price! :-D
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>> A smaller size on the rear will increase handling. I have done this on 2 of my Ducati's and it really quickened the handling.

>> The Pilot Powers are one of the best tires I have ever used and the prices that Cheapbastard mentioned are very good.

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I've run 180 bridgestone 020, pirelli diablo & now conti road attacks.
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