I have a 70 front tire and droped the triples 5mm to put the suspension back in geometry and if stones stick to the tire they can rub against the fender but other then that good to go
So would the same performance apply to my 07 R6"S"? Im planning to get those Dunlop Sportmax GP tires but for the front they only have 120/70 and on my bike I have 120/60's. Will this be okay or will there be an issue of handling and performance where I have to get my suspension adjusted?
Yeah, you can either raise the rear shock, or lower the front forks in the triples. But I am not sure what the measurements are. 03SilvR6 said he lowered 5mm to compensate, but I thought I read somewhere that it was supposed to be 10mm. I was wondering too as I want a 65 or 70 front tire, but don't know how far to lower the front or raise the rear for each tire. I believe that the measurements are different for a 65 and a 70.
it will be easier to stay with what came with the bike and get your sag set in.. and it'll feel good most ppl dont do that...but if you have to change the suspention lower the fronts .. my .02
It's close, but it will be fine. Put 4mm worth of washers under the rear upper shock mount, and you will keep the correct geomertry up front. Your turn in will be a bit quicker, and you will gain a little more cornering clearance if you ever run on the track. Just get used to the bike leaning more on the sidestand unless you get one from an '05
Yes, that's why it's a good idea to get an '05 sidestand(not necessary, it just won't lean as much). As long as the washers are metal, I wouldn't worry about them.
Sorry, I'm used to working on all kinds of bikes and some have center stands and side stands(kick stands) so I have to be specific.
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