Triumphrat

kurtisf · 06-23-2006

any body replace there rear tire on there Bonneville and did any body try to go bigger ? maby 140,

evand · 06-23-2006

Looks like a 160 could fit. I don't think they make one for our small rim width a 150 works ok

riccih46 · 06-23-2006

140 works great. Looks better as it's wider. You also gain two other perks due to the larger diameter - the steering quickens because of the geometry change in the height of the rear and you get nearly the same RPM savings that you would get by going up a tooth on your front sprocket.

150 fits well and looks better also. But if your going with the Dunlop 501 you won't get the extra perks of the 140 because the diameter of the 150 is closer to the stock brigs...

Ric

bunny · 06-23-2006

I know this has been covered before but I couldn't find it with the search engine. Does Bridgestone make a 140 or 150 that fits and if so where can I get one? If not what is the size for the 501's?

DickBender · 06-23-2006

The 501s come in a 140/80. I don't konw exactly but I reckon the rolling circumference would be the same as the 130/90. The 140 ends up being a lot less flat (viewed from rear than the 130) This makes leaning over easier. Plus the 501 is a lot better tyre for the Bonnie the way I ride anyway.

darcy

Sheepdog · 06-23-2006

Overall diameter for the 140/80 is 25.8"
Overall diameter for the 130/90 is 26.2"
The delta is less than a half inch or right around 10mm. Thats hardly a difference at all...

kurtisf · 06-27-2006

I'm going with a bigger tire so i finally have to get the ambition to change it,,,,,,,,,,,bald you know

if any one has clutch chatter use the right oil , all the dealers on the phone were telling me , mobile 1 so when i went to the dealer finally to make one last effort to stop the chatter the oil is ,,mobile 1 4t racing oil,,,,,,chatter gone , gone , gone at last i love the bike

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Hozer · 06-27-2006

Big Tire? 180 Pilot Power....cheers