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Reply #15 - 10/03/12 at 21:57:02

I could probably pick the brand name out of a multiple choice list, but I cant remember,, Im sorry,, they stuck good, & the first one gave me a good 5,000 miles, the 2nd only gave me 3,, Some of that was, Im sure, due to my increased aggressiveness after getting rid of the stock tire, then getting that 5,000 miles of good handling,

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Reply #16 - 10/03/12 at 22:40:35

SALB wrote on 10/03/12 at 21:30:09:

If you liked the Bridgestone spitfire on your other bike, go for it. I put a set on mine last spring, and at 3000+ miles, I'm just starting to see signs of wear. Wink

Bridgestone would have been my first choice simply based on past experience and the fact that my girlfriend's bike has different model Bridgestones than I had that actually look cooler than the Spitfires and her bike also rides and corners very nice, so I just assumed Bridgestone must make a good motorcycle tire in general.

Have you found a Bridgestone that comes in 140/80-15?
I have not.
The only ones I have found sold in America that come in that size are IRC, Dunlop, and Metzeler.
I have also heard of Pirellis being available in that size too, but they must be discontinued because it doesn't come up on their website.

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Reply #17 - 10/04/12 at 19:24:50

grungeant wrote on 10/03/12 at 22:40:35:

SALB wrote on 10/03/12 at 21:30:09:

If you liked the Bridgestone spitfire on your other bike, go for it. I put a set on mine last spring, and at 3000+ miles, I'm just starting to see signs of wear. Wink

Bridgestone would have been my first choice simply based on past experience and the fact that my girlfriend's bike has different model Bridgestones than I had that actually look cooler than the Spitfires and her bike also rides and corners very nice, so I just assumed Bridgestone must make a good motorcycle tire in general.

Have you found a Bridgestone that comes in 140/80-15?
I have not.
The only ones I have found sold in America that come in that size are IRC, Dunlop, and Metzeler.
I have also heard of Pirellis being available in that size too, but they must be discontinued because it doesn't come up on their website.

Ya, the Bridgestone only comes in a 140/90-15, but the good news is it fits, and according to a few on the forum, corrects the speedometer. Undecided

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Reply #19 - 10/04/12 at 23:04:45

verslagen1 wrote on 10/04/12 at 19:48:31:

SALB wrote on 10/04/12 at 19:24:50:

Ya, the Bridgestone only comes in a 140/90-15, but the good news is it fits, and according to a few on the forum, corrects the speedometer. Undecided

Not few... many, myself included.
and it corrects the optimistic speedo. Cool

Is this the tire size that I was reading fits after you grind something inside the fender or is it a simple bolt on swap?
Does it ride/handle any better or is it just easier to find the rubber?

What is wrong with the speedo?

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Reply #21 - 10/04/12 at 23:16:51

grungeant wrote on 10/04/12 at 23:04:45:

Is this the tire size that I was reading fits after you grind something inside the fender or is it a simple bolt on swap?
Does it ride/handle any better or is it just easier to find the rubber?

All tires vary in size, and how you set your shocks vary.
Every tire install needs to be checked for clearance.
changing out the side rail bolts for button head allen bolts will give you a little more clearance.
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What is wrong with the speedo?

every speedo reads a little faster then you actually going.
or every time you got a speeding ticket you'd run down to the dealer to complain.

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Reply #22 - 10/04/12 at 23:34:05

verslagen1 wrote on 10/04/12 at 23:16:51:

grungeant wrote on 10/04/12 at 23:04:45:

Is this the tire size that I was reading fits after you grind something inside the fender or is it a simple bolt on swap?
Does it ride/handle any better or is it just easier to find the rubber?

All tires vary in size, and how you set your shocks vary.
Every tire install needs to be checked for clearance.
changing out the side rail bolts for button head allen bolts will give you a little more clearance.
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What is wrong with the speedo?

every speedo reads a little faster then you actually going.
or every time you got a speeding ticket you'd run down to the dealer to complain.

Yeah, I know most speedos read about 1-2mph faster than what you are actually moving. I just wasn't sure if the Suzuki one is extra off.
The strange thing is I sent Ryca an email asking how far their speedo would be off on a stock bike, and the reply I got was something to the effect of
Pretty acurate as it is the same ratio as a stock bike and 90% of all Jap bikes.
That didn't really make sense to me.

I don't think I'll be swapping tire sizes if the only reason to do it is that it makes it easier to find rubber and the speedo is closer to accurate.

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Reply #23 - 10/05/12 at 00:06:37

grungeant wrote on 10/04/12 at 23:34:05:

Yeah, I know most speedos read about 1-2mph faster than what you are actually moving. I just wasn't sure if the Suzuki one is extra off.
The strange thing is I sent Ryca an email asking how far their speedo would be off on a stock bike, and the reply I got was something to the effect of
Pretty acurate as it is the same ratio as a stock bike and 90% of all Jap bikes.
That didn't really make sense to me.

I don't think I'll be swapping tire sizes if the only reason to do it is that it makes it easier to find rubber and the speedo is closer to accurate.

speedos aren't geared to read a precise speed in direct relationship of how fast the wheels are turning.

they are geared to spin a magnet which creates a torque on a plate with a clock spring.
these plates are calibrated to read the speed you're going. almost a black art.

only electronic speedos can be precise.

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