About wider tires

bogdanb · June 15th, 2009, 04:56 PM

Finally I met a guy with a Ninjette, here in Sofia. Even better - we works in the same neighborhood as me .
He is a new owner. Recently we discuss about wider rear tires. I found this :

http://www.zxforums.com/forums/ninja...inja-250r.html

I was wondering have anyone tried it and how this would reflect on the bikes road "behavior". I mean wider tire 140 or 150 could provide much more steady while driving forward, but it would be less steady in curve, because the different tire geometry. The only reason of planing the change is better outlook. Is it reasonable?

http://www.2fiddy.com/2008/07/larger...150-on-a-250r/

kkim · June 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15074&

Alex · June 16th, 2009, 09:14 AM

http://www.ninjette.org/wiki/Should_...n_Larger_Tires

Snake · June 16th, 2009, 09:18 AM

Have you asked your new friend to join our forum?

bogdanb · June 16th, 2009, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Snake

Have you asked your new friend to join our forum?

Yes, of course.

Unfortunately he has a minor language problem.

noche_caliente · June 16th, 2009, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by bogdanb

Yes, of course.

Unfortunately he has a minor language problem.

You act like it's an entirely different alphabet or something

bogdanb · June 17th, 2009, 12:30 AM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

You act like it's an entirely different alphabet or something

Well, it is .

You can see the difference:

noche_caliente = ноче_калийенте

ninjette.org = нинджет.орг

noche_caliente · June 17th, 2009, 07:40 AM

I know that - I was just teasing

I'm really impressed at how well you do on here - but then again most of the rest of the world doesn't suffer from the entitlement that the US does feeling like everyone should speak our language - I love that about other countries - so many people are multi-lingual outside of the the US

bogdanb · June 17th, 2009, 02:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by noche_caliente

I know that - I was just teasing

I'm really impressed at how well you do on here - but then again most of the rest of the world doesn't suffer from the entitlement that the US does feeling like everyone should speak our language - I love that about other countries - so many people are multi-lingual outside of the the US

Yes

I am a bit multi lingual.
May be I should have a look at the Russian Kawi forums.

Ichiro · June 17th, 2009, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by noche_caliente

...- I love that about other countries - so many people are multi-lingual outside of the the US

+1 !

novak2k9 · June 20th, 2009, 03:29 AM

I think English in Russia is like a mandatory secondary language learned... at least that's what I gather after having Russian female e-mail contacts that want money sent overseas haha..

bogdanb · June 20th, 2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Novak

I think English in Russia is like a mandatory secondary language learned... at least that's what I gather after having Russian female e-mail contacts that want money sent overseas haha..

I am not Russian ! Knowing a language doesn't means that I belong to a certain nationality, does it?

novak2k9 · June 22nd, 2009, 01:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bogdanb

I am not Russian ! Knowing a language doesn't means that I belong to a certain nationality, does it?

that was directed towards Noche's admiration of other countries learning multiple languages. Your info clearly states your residency, but thanks for the input

bogdanb · June 22nd, 2009, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by novak2k9

that was directed towards Noche's admiration of other countries learning multiple languages. Your info clearly states your residency, but thanks for the input

Excuse my reaction ! You are right - Russian women are really dangerous !

novak2k9 · June 22nd, 2009, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bogdanb

Excuse my reaction ! You are right - Russian women are really dangerous !

lol np

and yup only the ones that immediately want money... so far this one from Perm hasn't and makes for one beautiful pen pal

too bad Ninja's can't fly

Captain Insaneo · July 15th, 2009, 11:32 AM

My 150/60/17 and 120/60/17 Pilot Powers will be here Friday, hopefully having them installed on tuesday.

Will get pictures posted when all done, should look sweet.

Alex · July 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM

...and handle like a dump truck. Every bike that comes with the 120/60's or 120/65's up front moves to a 120/70 for better feel and a better profile when leaned over. Our 110/70's up front already have that profile. Going wider and shorter on the front tire is going in the wrong direction twice.

Captain Insaneo · July 15th, 2009, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

...and handle like a dump truck. Every bike that comes with the 120/60's or 120/65's up front moves to a 120/70 for better feel and a better profile when leaned over. Our 110/70's up front already have that profile. Going wider and shorter on the front tire is going in the wrong direction twice.

Well i'll see how it is, if it's really that bad i can always get a new tire, but i'm not doing any serious turns or going to the track at all.

bogdanb · July 15th, 2009, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Captain Insaneo

Well i'll see how it is, if it's really that bad i can always get a new tire, but i'm not doing any serious turns or going to the track at all.

Keep us informed, please !

P.S. : What means "dupm truck" ? The truck part I understand.

Alex · July 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM

Here's one...

M-Oorb · July 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM

I dont know what your talking about alex...with that huge diesel and those low profile tires I bet that thing could carve up some canyons. Or at least drive through the side of the mountain and stick the rubble in the back.

June 15th, 2009, 04:56 PM	#1
bogdanb ninjette.org member Name: bogdan Location: Sofia, Bulgaria Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): Kawasaki Z750 Posts: 244	About wider tires Finally I met a guy with a Ninjette, here in Sofia. Even better - we works in the same neighborhood as me . He is a new owner. Recently we discuss about wider rear tires. I found this : http://www.zxforums.com/forums/ninja...inja-250r.html I was wondering have anyone tried it and how this would reflect on the bikes road "behavior". I mean wider tire 140 or 150 could provide much more steady while driving forward, but it would be less steady in curve, because the different tire geometry. The only reason of planing the change is better outlook. Is it reasonable? http://www.2fiddy.com/2008/07/larger...150-on-a-250r/ __________________________________________________ Please, excuse my English, I am a foreigner, we even do not use the same alphabet around here.

June 16th, 2009, 09:14 AM	#3
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June 17th, 2009, 07:40 AM	#8
noche_caliente ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Kim Location: mundo de ensueño Join Date: Nov 2008 Motorcycle(s): '08 250 Posts: A lot.	I know that - I was just teasing I'm really impressed at how well you do on here - but then again most of the rest of the world doesn't suffer from the entitlement that the US does feeling like everyone should speak our language - I love that about other countries - so many people are multi-lingual outside of the the US __________________________________________________ Progrip tank pad, blue rim stripes, blue Pazzos, Roaring Toyz lowering kit, Puig DB in dark smoke, Cortech sport tail, super mini tank, and saddlebags, OES swingarm spools and Intuitive frame sliders

July 15th, 2009, 11:48 AM	#17
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	...and handle like a dump truck. Every bike that comes with the 120/60's or 120/65's up front moves to a 120/70 for better feel and a better profile when leaned over. Our 110/70's up front already have that profile. Going wider and shorter on the front tire is going in the wrong direction twice. __________________________________________________ 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 15th, 2009, 12:46 PM	#20
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	Here's one... __________________________________________________ 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)

June 15th, 2009, 05:18 PM	#2
kkim Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: Too much.	http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=15074&

June 16th, 2009, 09:18 AM	#4
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	Have you asked your new friend to join our forum?

June 20th, 2009, 03:29 AM	#11
novak2k9 ninjette.org member Name: Dave Location: Sacramento Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r Posts: 29	I think English in Russia is like a mandatory secondary language learned... at least that's what I gather after having Russian female e-mail contacts that want money sent overseas haha..

July 15th, 2009, 11:32 AM	#16
Captain Insaneo ninjette.org member Name: Joe Location: Mahopac, NY Join Date: Jun 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2009 Kawasaki Ninja 250R SE Posts: 13	My 150/60/17 and 120/60/17 Pilot Powers will be here Friday, hopefully having them installed on tuesday. Will get pictures posted when all done, should look sweet.

July 15th, 2009, 01:57 PM	#21
M-Oorb ninjette.org sage Name: Matt Location: South East Florida/Rutgers University Join Date: Dec 2008 Motorcycle(s): 2008 250r (Fastest Color) Posts: 914	I dont know what your talking about alex...with that huge diesel and those low profile tires I bet that thing could carve up some canyons. Or at least drive through the side of the mountain and stick the rubble in the back.

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