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Message started by SugarBoogers on 06/10/16 at 13:14:51

Title: Is your rear end squishy?
Post by SugarBoogers on 06/10/16 at 13:14:51

This bike ain't like any other bike I've ridden, I've only ridden a few, but it really feels weird. It's not as noticeable now as it was 2 weeks ago, but it just doesn't seem to track straight, like it needs swing arm bushings or the front tire wanders left then right, or something. It seems like I have to be driving it at all times and can't just let it find its own way or something.

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Post by stewmills on 06/10/16 at 13:27:27

What's the status on your tires? Old/hard/bad tires can make things squirmy.

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Post by Kris01 on 06/10/16 at 19:17:27

I'm really sensitive to tire pressure. I don't pay much attention to Suzuki's recommended pressure. I run about 40 psi in the rear and slightly less than that in the front. That's what feels safe to me. Anything less and the bike gets a bit squirmy.

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Post by Kris01 on 06/10/16 at 19:51:03

Title: Re: Is your rear end squishy?
Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/10/16 at 20:45:42

Take a screwdriver and clink the spokes.
Tire pressure
Tire condition

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Post by hotprops on 06/11/16 at 23:00:47

not to jack this thread , but what is the best oem size and Make tire Jap or Koran to replace our rear tire ,kinda ? i think mine is getting hard at 5 yrs old . its oem with 2000 miles and looks new and i ride with 35,33,31, psi but it has got away from me twice ,only 2 clicks up on each shock {0 to1,to 2.} THANKS GUYS

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Post by jcstokes on 06/12/16 at 01:34:19

Is the rear tyre the original IRC brand and size?

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Post by Dave on 06/12/16 at 03:17:10

61667D797B66797A090 wrote:

The 130/90-15 is just a slight bit taller, and a few mm wider (really!), than the stock IRC 140/80-15 tire. The 140/90-15 is quite a bit bigger, and makes some handling and gearing changes to the bike. The Shinko tires are a good bargain if you only ride a couple thousand miles a year....and your tire gets olds before you wear it out (5 years is about as long as it is recommended to use a tire).

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Title: Re: Is your rear end squishy?
Post by SugarBoogers on 06/12/16 at 05:04:10

I have a Dunlop 140/90-15 on the back. It was the size (bald) the PO had on it, so when I re-upped the tire that's the size I used. It does seem like it's geared high, and just feels weird to ride. Now I wish the Suzuki dealer had sold me a stock tire. IIRC they were out of them so I got the Dunlop. IIRC it's the D404 model. I'm not sure I can recommend it for a first time tire buy.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/16 at 09:37:03

After wearing through a few tires I tried the
Dunlop 140/90-15, never bought any other kind.. I liked that tire. And I was a hooligan and pegs were ground down.

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Post by hotprops on 06/12/16 at 10:10:24

yes orig IRC tires

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Post by Paladin. on 06/12/16 at 11:23:05

My rear end is squishy, but my wife likes it.

My Savage's end got squishy when I had loose spokes.

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Post by Serowbot on 06/12/16 at 11:28:49

Is your rear end squishy?

I can't believe JOG has not taken the bait here... :-?...

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 06/12/16 at 13:05:25

That's been a reflex I've had to squelch. That one is just Too easy. Yes, I do have Some pride.