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c717905 · July 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM

I replaced my IRC tires w/ Bridgestone Battleax BT-021s a few days ago. I put a 120/70-17 on the front and a 150/70-17 on the back. I have maybe 1.5 mm clearance on the back tire. The back tire was touching when I went to the shop to pick them up but I assured the mechanic that they would fit, so he fiddled with the alignment for a minute and got the smallest amout of clearance imaginable.

They cautioned me against keeping them on there, but I have put about 60 miles on the tires and so far I absolutely love them. I feel like there is much more solid contact w/ the road and there is no wiggle when I take turns. My confidence w/ the bike is vastly improved thanks to the new tires.

My only thing would be that if I could do it over again, I would probably go w/ a 140 in the back so that I definitely had no issues w/ rubbing, but so far so good w/ my 150s.

July 4th, 2009, 11:18 AM	#39
c717905 ninjette.org member Name: Aaron Location: Kansas City, MO Join Date: Jul 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Black Ninja 250, 2009 Black ZX-6r Posts: 80	I replaced my IRC tires w/ Bridgestone Battleax BT-021s a few days ago. I put a 120/70-17 on the front and a 150/70-17 on the back. I have maybe 1.5 mm clearance on the back tire. The back tire was touching when I went to the shop to pick them up but I assured the mechanic that they would fit, so he fiddled with the alignment for a minute and got the smallest amout of clearance imaginable. They cautioned me against keeping them on there, but I have put about 60 miles on the tires and so far I absolutely love them. I feel like there is much more solid contact w/ the road and there is no wiggle when I take turns. My confidence w/ the bike is vastly improved thanks to the new tires. My only thing would be that if I could do it over again, I would probably go w/ a 140 in the back so that I definitely had no issues w/ rubbing, but so far so good w/ my 150s.