150 Rear Tire

TheJimmyEnglish · July 31st, 2011, 02:31 PM

So I'm considering putting a 150/60 rear tire on my Ninja cause I keep experiencing rear slide out from how low I get in the corners. I've inspected the stock size tire that I currently have on and I can see where it's rolling over the edge. My only concern with the 150 rear would be fitment between the swingarm. I've read that the can fit on the stock wheel but that the wider tire wheel eventually become "rolled" out. I am about 200 pounds and was hoping any other riders who have done this could shed some light on this for me. Any info is welcome.

rockNroll · July 31st, 2011, 02:55 PM

What tire are you running now? My guess is that you need a stickier tire, which will then also throw you into a wider tire as I don't think there's much of any choice in the stock size for a sticky rear tire.

TheJimmyEnglish · July 31st, 2011, 02:59 PM

Running the stock Dunlop 130 tire

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 03:16 PM

I'm 205 and have been running a 150 tire for the last 2 years....I mainly ride twisties all the time and don't experience any "roll" out. Check out my vids...

These fit well with no mods needed and have been successful with other riders here on the forum...
BT016
Michelin Pilot Power 1
BT045

Alex · July 31st, 2011, 03:21 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options

TheJimmyEnglish · July 31st, 2011, 04:16 PM

Also of if I do put the 150/60 on should I go to a 120/60 on the front?

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 04:30 PM

if that's your preference- I've got the 120 as well.....I don't really know what the trade off is if you stay with a 110 in the front.

Outlander Systems · July 31st, 2011, 04:57 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6wi...el_video_title

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlander Systems

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6wi...el_video_title

Nice vid...I was hoping you'd start them both and rev' em a little!

Snake · July 31st, 2011, 05:26 PM

Mike, f***ing cool video! S**t that 2011 looks f***ing nice!

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 05:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Mike, f***ing cool video! S**t that 2011 looks f***ing nice!

Favorite line...

F^****en sprakly Sh***t"

Outlander Systems · July 31st, 2011, 07:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Nice vid...I was hoping you'd start them both and rev' em a little!

Thanks! I'm eventually going to do a comparison ride video with a little more depth.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snake

Mike, f***ing cool video! S**t that 2011 looks f***ing nice!

F***'ing thanks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSbxW...el_video_title

Read my comment. Until I started vlogging, I never realised the level of nasty that comes out of my kisser.

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

Favorite line...

F^****en sprakly Sh***t"

Dude, that bike was pretty new when I took that video. You should see the F***'in sparkly farkles I got on that thing now.

caps · July 31st, 2011, 07:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlander Systems

Dude, that bike was pretty new when I took that video. You should see the F***'in sparkly farkles I got on that thing now.

pics or it didnt happen

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 07:37 PM

Sounds like your bike has a lot of glitter on it-LOL

Outlander Systems · July 31st, 2011, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

pics or it didnt happen

'Sub my channel, Hossman, Bossman!

I'm fixin' to do a vid on the bike, and more of my twinkly, glisteny. glimmering glitter.

adri99an · July 31st, 2011, 07:42 PM

I was watching your vid and my wife was laughing at all the sh_it you were saying- plus the accent = priceless.

alex.s · July 31st, 2011, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

So I'm considering putting a 150/60 rear tire on my Ninja cause I keep experiencing rear slide out from how low I get in the corners. I've inspected the stock size tire that I currently have on and I can see where it's rolling over the edge. My only concern with the 150 rear would be fitment between the swingarm. I've read that the can fit on the stock wheel but that the wider tire wheel eventually become "rolled" out. I am about 200 pounds and was hoping any other riders who have done this could shed some light on this for me. Any info is welcome.

what rear controls setup do you have?

p.s. the 150 will leave you with some wicked chicken strips from the pinched tire.

caps · July 31st, 2011, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Outlander Systems

'Sub my channel, Hossman, Bossman!

I'm fixin' to do a vid on the bike, and more of my twinkly, glisteny. glimmering glitter.

Already done

And for your time I give you this;

Link to original page on YouTube.

caps · July 31st, 2011, 08:03 PM

It appears...

Caps givith....

and Youtube taketh-away

Outlander Systems · July 31st, 2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caps

It appears...

Caps givith....

and Youtube taketh-away

Hahahaha. I didn't "LOL", I actually laughed.

Outlander Systems · July 31st, 2011, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what rear controls setup do you have?

p.s. the 150 will leave you with some wicked chicken strips from the pinched tire.

Yeah, but I can make up for this with only having half of my footpegs from grinding 'em off!

caps · July 31st, 2011, 08:24 PM

I think that picture just won the internet.
Alex needs that as his sig

TheJimmyEnglish · July 31st, 2011, 10:18 PM

Also another thing I would like to know about the 150 tire. Upon installation will it affect the speedometer readings at all? And which rear hugger will fit besides the A-Tech one from Black Diamond?

TheJimmyEnglish · July 31st, 2011, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alex.s

what rear controls setup do you have?

p.s. the 150 will leave you with some wicked chicken strips from the pinched tire.

All stock.

almost40 · July 31st, 2011, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheJimmyEnglish

Also another thing I would like to know about the 150 tire. Upon installation will it affect the speedometer readings at all? And which rear hugger will fit besides the A-Tech one from Black Diamond?

no on the speedo its off the front wheel.

adri99an · August 1st, 2011, 08:13 AM

either way- with the 110 or 120 in front my bike was always 5-7 mph off the speedo.
Posted via Mobile Device

TheJimmyEnglish · August 4th, 2011, 09:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by adri99an

either way- with the 110 or 120 in front my bike was always 5-7 mph off the speedo.
Posted via Mobile Device

Yeah I just did a GPS test on my speedo today and after 30mph it's off by about 5mph.

almost40 · August 4th, 2011, 09:58 PM

Very common.

July 31st, 2011, 02:31 PM	#1
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	150 Rear Tire So I'm considering putting a 150/60 rear tire on my Ninja cause I keep experiencing rear slide out from how low I get in the corners. I've inspected the stock size tire that I currently have on and I can see where it's rolling over the edge. My only concern with the 150 rear would be fitment between the swingarm. I've read that the can fit on the stock wheel but that the wider tire wheel eventually become "rolled" out. I am about 200 pounds and was hoping any other riders who have done this could shed some light on this for me. Any info is welcome. __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

July 31st, 2011, 02:55 PM	#2
rockNroll . Name: rock Location: greenville, south carolina Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): black Posts: A lot.	What tire are you running now? My guess is that you need a stickier tire, which will then also throw you into a wider tire as I don't think there's much of any choice in the stock size for a sticky rear tire. __________________________________________________ Always get a second opinion because most of these people are makin' this stuff up

July 31st, 2011, 02:59 PM	#3
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Running the stock Dunlop 130 tire __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

July 31st, 2011, 03:21 PM	#5
Alex ninjette.org dude Name: 1 guess :-) Location: SF Bay Area Join Date: Jun 2008 Motorcycle(s): '13 Ninja 300 (white, the fastest color!), '13 R1200RT, '14 CRF250L, '12 TT-R125LE Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 7	http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/New_gen_tire_options __________________________________________________ Montgomery Street Motorcycle Club / cal24.com / crf250l.org / ninjette.org ninjette.org Terms of Service Shopping for motorcycle parts or equipment? Come here first. The friendliest Ninja 250R/300/400 forum on the internet! (especially Unregistered)

July 31st, 2011, 04:16 PM	#6
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Also of if I do put the 150/60 on should I go to a 120/60 on the front? __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

July 31st, 2011, 03:16 PM	#4
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I'm 205 and have been running a 150 tire for the last 2 years....I mainly ride twisties all the time and don't experience any "roll" out. Check out my vids... These fit well with no mods needed and have been successful with other riders here on the forum... BT016 Michelin Pilot Power 1 BT045

July 31st, 2011, 04:30 PM	#7
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	if that's your preference- I've got the 120 as well.....I don't really know what the trade off is if you stay with a 110 in the front.

July 31st, 2011, 04:57 PM	#8
Outlander Systems ninjette.org Tengu Name: Mike Location: Atlanta, Georgia Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Ninja ZX6R Posts: 256	http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AP6wi...el_video_title __________________________________________________ Outlander Systems YouTube Channel Outlander Systems Facebook Page

July 31st, 2011, 05:26 PM	#10
Snake ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Rick Location: Alexandria, Louisiana Join Date: Jan 2009 Motorcycle(s): 05 Blue Ninja 250 Posts: Too much. MOTY - 2017, MOTM - Jan '19, Oct '16, May '14	Mike, f*ing cool video! St that 2011 looks f***ing nice!

July 31st, 2011, 07:37 PM	#14
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	Sounds like your bike has a lot of glitter on it-LOL

July 31st, 2011, 07:42 PM	#16
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	I was watching your vid and my wife was laughing at all the sh_it you were saying- plus the accent = priceless.

July 31st, 2011, 08:03 PM	#19
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	It appears... Caps givith.... and Youtube taketh-away __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

July 31st, 2011, 08:24 PM	#22
caps Sexy Beast Name: Mat Location: Tampa Join Date: Mar 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 Ninja 250R, 2006 ZX-14, 2012 Ducati Monster Posts: A lot.	I think that picture just won the internet. Alex needs that as his sig __________________________________________________ 2010 Ninja 250 2006 Ninja ZX-14 ^Both Links

July 31st, 2011, 10:18 PM	#23
TheJimmyEnglish ninjette.org guru Name: Andrew Location: Cleveland TN Join Date: Jul 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R Red Posts: 316	Also another thing I would like to know about the 150 tire. Upon installation will it affect the speedometer readings at all? And which rear hugger will fit besides the A-Tech one from Black Diamond? __________________________________________________ My YouTube Channel

August 1st, 2011, 08:13 AM	#26
adri99an ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Donger Location: So CAL Join Date: Dec 2009 Motorcycle(s): "Is that a Ninjer 1000?" Posts: A lot.	either way- with the 110 or 120 in front my bike was always 5-7 mph off the speedo. Posted via Mobile Device

August 4th, 2011, 09:58 PM	#28
almost40 ninjette.org Monkey Spank Name: Kevin Location: Illinois Join Date: Apr 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250R Track-Bike Woodcraft clip-ons and rearsets FZ-6 track bike Posts: A lot.	Very common. __________________________________________________ Black 250R Full Area P QC Dyno Jet Kit 100 main 41T Rear Sprocket

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