RE: [ST] Rear Tire Size

["David J. Hughes" <bambi@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> I need to replace the rear tire on my 2001 ST (BT-020 5,000 
> miles) and I've been thinking of replacing it with a size 
> 190/50-17 as came on my  2001 Speed Triple instead of the
> stock 180/55-70. 

Howdy,

Yes, I've been running a 190/50-17 D207 on the rear for my last
two tires.  Fits and works just fine.  No doubt people will tell
you that the turn in will be slower etc etc etc but I haven't
noticed any degraded handling.  Although I'm not a track day hound,
I do enjoy a "spirited" ride in the hills and think the bike turns
in just fine.  And it looks very tough .... :)

As with all things it's personal choice but, as they say, it works
for me.


Bambi
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