Will 120/180 Tire warmers work with our bike?

NorCal_250R · April 6th, 2010, 09:20 AM

I was going to order some up, there is a company that sells ones for $165, BUT they are for 120/180 and I have a 110/140 setup. I am worried the 40mm of overhang might cause the warmers to overheat, as there won't be anything to absorb that extra heat...

Any experiences would be welcome...

2WheelGuy · April 6th, 2010, 09:50 AM

The size difference really isn't that big. The front will fit fine. I used a 180-195 rear warmer on my bike once, seemed to fit ok. For long term use you might get some hot spots.

I purchased a set for 150-165 rear tires. They fit much better and even fit my old-gen with 16" wheels. I have also used these warmers on my GSXR750 with a 195 rear tire and they worked, perhaps not getting as much heat into the rim as a wider warmer but good enough.

On a side note. Looking around the track I would say that at least 95% of the racers use either Chicken Hawk or Woodcraft warmers. The cheap ones just don't last. Most of these guys are broke ass motorcycle racers who would use cheap warmers if they could get away with it. Get a good generator too. Honda EU2000 is the racers choice.

ztrack157 · April 6th, 2010, 10:03 AM

Jordan I have a company that makes some that will fit.
http://2wheeldiscount.com/Biketek-mo...s-P238413.aspx

Sportisi is using them on their race bikes.

April 6th, 2010, 09:20 AM	#1
NorCal_250R ninjette.org member Name: Jordan Location: Corte Madera Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 06 Ninja 650R, 08 Ninja 250R, 00 Aprilia SR50 (dead) Posts: 94	Will 120/180 Tire warmers work with our bike? I was going to order some up, there is a company that sells ones for $165, BUT they are for 120/180 and I have a 110/140 setup. I am worried the 40mm of overhang might cause the warmers to overheat, as there won't be anything to absorb that extra heat... Any experiences would be welcome...

April 6th, 2010, 09:50 AM	#2
2WheelGuy ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Craig Location: Silicon Valley, CA USA Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): '98 EX250, '02 EX250, '08 250r, '03 SV650, '98 GSXR750 '03 Hayabusa, '87 YSR50, '84 ZX900, +MORE Posts: A lot.	The size difference really isn't that big. The front will fit fine. I used a 180-195 rear warmer on my bike once, seemed to fit ok. For long term use you might get some hot spots. I purchased a set for 150-165 rear tires. They fit much better and even fit my old-gen with 16" wheels. I have also used these warmers on my GSXR750 with a 195 rear tire and they worked, perhaps not getting as much heat into the rim as a wider warmer but good enough. On a side note. Looking around the track I would say that at least 95% of the racers use either Chicken Hawk or Woodcraft warmers. The cheap ones just don't last. Most of these guys are broke ass motorcycle racers who would use cheap warmers if they could get away with it. Get a good generator too. Honda EU2000 is the racers choice. __________________________________________________ CraigHarris.org Pacific Track Time CraigsWeb See you at 2014 MotoGP Laguna Seca! We'll be camping on Fox Hill. AFM #278

April 6th, 2010, 10:03 AM	#3
ztrack157 The Sportisi Master Name: Matt Location: Chico Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Ninja 250 Posts: A lot.	Jordan I have a company that makes some that will fit. http://2wheeldiscount.com/Biketek-mo...s-P238413.aspx Sportisi is using them on their race bikes. __________________________________________________ Sportisimoto USA is born.

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