Cheapskate tyre question - Printable Version

Cheapskate tyre question - Printable Version

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Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 04-09-16

I have this grotty old fazer, and limited funds to get it on the road. The front tyre is a bit of an each way bet when it comes to the MOT. I have an Angel ST on an R6 wheel, but its a 120/70 rather than a 110. If I use it, will I bust into flames or meet some similar terrible end? Its currently got a Qualifier on the back if that makes any difference. I also have the R6 rear, but that's a 180 so I'm assuming there's no chance that will fit on the fazer.. Thanks in advance

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - midden - 05-09-16

Grotty old fazer 'Grotty' old Fazer

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - misterjayb1 - 05-09-16

I personally wouldnt go with the 120, they fit a 110 for a reason.. The 180 is an even bigger no no.. Smile

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 05-09-16

(05-09-16, 02:18 PM)misterjayb1 link Wrote: I personally wouldnt go with the 120, they fit a 110 for a reason.. The 180 is an even bigger no no..

Thank you. I thought as much. Worth a try though.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - MrRossi - 09-09-16

Where are you based? I've got to change my tyres due to rear puncture. So I'll have a perfectly good Avon storm front available shortly. Free if you pick it up. I'm in Bridgwater.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 09-09-16

(09-09-16, 11:27 AM)MrRossi link Wrote: Where are you based? I've got to change my tyres due to rear puncture. So I'll have a perfectly good Avon storm front available shortly. Free if you pick it up. I'm in Bridgwater.

That's very kind of you. I'm between Cirencester and Oxford.. I dont suppose you'd post it if I cash you up a bit?

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - MrRossi - 09-09-16

Can do. It might be a couple of weeks though. Got too much else on to touch the bike at the moment.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - darrsi - 09-09-16

You HAVE to change both tyres for one puncture???

That's an expensive habit.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 09-09-16

(09-09-16, 02:22 PM)MrRossi link Wrote: Can do. It might be a couple of weeks though. Got too much else on to touch the bike at the moment.

Marvellous, thank you. There's no rush, my brother in law has the carbs in his ultrasound tank and I wont have them back for a while. Shout when it's off and we'll sort it out. I might dash down if I have a burst of enthusiasm... Big Grin

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - MrRossi - 09-09-16

(09-09-16, 02:48 PM)darrsi link Wrote: You HAVE to change both tyres for one puncture???

That's an expensive habit.

They're mismatched anyway so putting on S20 Evo's.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - phil mcglassup - 10-09-16

120/90 on front of mine Smile

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 10-09-16

(10-09-16, 05:58 PM)phil mcglassup link Wrote: 120/90 on front of mine

This is just making trouble... :lol How is it?

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - phil mcglassup - 10-09-16

Okay really, just took a bit of getting used to, though I've had these tyres before.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - Chillitt - 10-09-16

I'm thinking of something a little more road oriented.. :lol

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - paulchucky - 12-09-16

(05-09-16, 02:43 PM)Chillitt link Wrote: [quote author=misterjayb1 link=topic=20956.msg240874#msg240874 date=1473081533]
I personally wouldnt go with the 120, they fit a 110 for a reason.. The 180 is an even bigger no no..

Thank you. I thought as much. Worth a try though.
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a 120 will fit ok it just slows the steering abit but you can overcome that by dropping forks through yolkes slightly
i ran one this way for 2 years and never had a problem

180 on rear is a NO NO far tooooo BIG

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - BBROWN1664 - 12-09-16

120 on the front will also affect the speedo accuracy a little. Your speedo will show slightly lower than before. If you speedo originally was over reading, it may make it more accurate but if it was accurate before, it will now under-read.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - phil mcglassup - 12-09-16

Good point...my 120/90 under-reads by a lot.

Re: Cheapskate tyre question - paulchucky - 13-09-16

i look at whats going on around me (traffic) twats on the fone etc !
i dont watch the speedo :lol :lol :lol