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Ghost Rider 2
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« on: November 20, 2012, 04:34:39 AM »
  Just checking if anyone using a Gl1800 180/60-16 rear tire.  Looks to be 1 " shorter.  But avalable at about anyplace that sells tires.  Price better than the 180 70 16 too.
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« Reply #1 on: November 20, 2012, 05:12:59 AM »
It will work, little more rpm because of the smaller diameter.  Hoser  Smiley
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« Reply #2 on: November 20, 2012, 05:24:42 AM »
Hi Ghost Had a tyre failure a couple of years ago near Utica NY. Got towed to a local Honda shop and was lucky he had a used GW tyre for me. Nothing new.It was a 60 ratio. Good thing it held air but it did change the bike. Trailer chains now dragged and I scrapped at almost every corner.The size changed the bike. Glad I had this tyre in a pinch but happier to get the right size back on.
 I'm sure many here will say that the extra inch made a big difference.
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« Reply #3 on: November 20, 2012, 07:23:25 AM »
I bought my second Valk with a 180/60 on it, didn't like the lowered gearing or the look.
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Ghost Rider 2
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« Reply #4 on: November 22, 2012, 04:41:00 AM »
  Thanks for replies.  I was wondering if it would lower to much.  I am going to stay with oem tire size.
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #5 on: November 22, 2012, 07:16:46 AM »
Whether lowering the bike by utilizing a smaller tire or shorter rear shock absorbers, considerations must be taken with regards to the side stand and resulting potential problems with the bike standing too upright.

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« Reply #6 on: November 23, 2012, 10:08:13 AM »
   If you are looking for that elusive 6th gear with the stock size, as I do, a shorter tire will drive you crazy!
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