190/55 ?
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You should be just fine.
I don't know how much the tire will raise it but I can't imagine it being much more than about a quarter inch at the most.
Let us know what tires you get and if you get a smokin' deal or not.
Also, if you find that the 190's are too pricey, the 180/55's are usually more reasonable.
--Wag--
I don't know how much the tire will raise it but I can't imagine it being much more than about a quarter inch at the most.
Let us know what tires you get and if you get a smokin' deal or not.
Also, if you find that the 190's are too pricey, the 180/55's are usually more reasonable.
--Wag--
badassbusaboy
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If your on the short side why do you want to raise the rear. You should lower the rear. I put 190-55-17s on for track days, makes it steer quicker, plus better grip with the 190-55s.
You don't have to raise the rear for the tire to fit...that size and rasing the rear 1" is the best for handling
the change in ride height are only a few millimeters. Trackday and race guys notice it right off the bat, same with changing wheelbase (which going to a 55 and a gearing change may do, effectively lengthening or decreasing chain length). Even, sliding the forks up the triples 2 mm or raising the rear ride height 5 to 10 mm's is enough to drastically change feel, turn-in, swing arm angle, squat under acceleration, and stability (or slight lack of).
I just installed one last night. can't wait to check out the ride.
02spool
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Put one on this last tire change, LOVE it. Turn in is, right now!,feels more nimble. It is a tall tire,my guess is up to 3/8 to 1/2 inch? Is visable just looking at the bikes side profile.Will affect the gearing a little.also is more narrow than a 190/50(- on poser points
) Only takes a ride, or three, to adjust.I will be running one from now on.
PS: if your not into the twisties may not be as worthwhile or benifical.
) Only takes a ride, or three, to adjust.I will be running one from now on.PS: if your not into the twisties may not be as worthwhile or benifical.
Put one on this last tire change, LOVE it. Turn in is, right now!,feels more nimble. It is a tall tire,my guess is up to 3/8 to 1/2 inch? Is visable just looking at the bikes side profile.Will affect the gearing a little.also is more narrow than a 190/50(- on poser points
PS: if your not into the twisties may not be as worthwhile or benifical.
190/50 and a 190/55...
190=190mm they are the same width
amng04
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In my area of KY we don't have too many straight roads. Plus it looks like we are getting a track here in KY so I hope to do a few track days next year if the wife will let me. Here is a video taken from the VFRD rally this year just to show one of my favorite roads we have here in eastern KY. My friend and I (camera bike) was taking it easy since we were both 2 up. We ride this route often if anybody would be interested in going next year.
02spool
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Tire width varies from company to company(tire to tire) and according to sidewall-50or55.As an example, the stock(gen1)busa 190/50 measures almost 200mm(198),should be considered a 200.I had a 200 dunlop(touring tire on my v-max) that was narrower than all 190's available.Was the only one that would clear the swing arm, by about 2mm 
.Have tried many diff. brands and the width varies greatly.Profile of a tire(steep curvature, or flat, square style)changes the dimensions.The sidewall size effects the width and height of any given tire.
.Have tried many diff. brands and the width varies greatly.Profile of a tire(steep curvature, or flat, square style)changes the dimensions.The sidewall size effects the width and height of any given tire.
02spool
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Just saw part of the video, go to the 55 you will like it It is definately no worse,can always go back to a 50 in the future. I also like a 120/65 up front,best of both worlds,front and back.I have a 120/60 Up front now(65 rubbed intercooler)would prefer 65 but have to make concessions.Would run a 65 instead of a 70 on a stock set-up if given the choice.Great turn in,feel,feedback! I run pirellis,also liked the qualifiers!IMHO
, go to the 55 you will like it It is definately no worse,can always go back to a 50 in the future. I also like a 120/65 up front,best of both worlds,front and back.I have a 120/60 Up front now(65 rubbed intercooler)would prefer 65 but have to make concessions.Would run a 65 instead of a 70 on a stock set-up if given the choice.Great turn in,feel,feedback! I run pirellis,also liked the qualifiers!IMHO 
