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cajundood
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« on: January 24, 2012, 07:37:50 AM »
was wondering if a 180/60 r16 rear tire would fit under my 98 valk. 180/70 r16 is whats on it now
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« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2012, 08:16:25 AM »
Quote from: cajundood on January 24, 2012, 07:37:50 AM
was wondering if a 180/60 r16 rear tire would fit under my 98 valk. 180/70 r16 is whats on it now
Sure will with no problem. I just put one on for a guy who wanted to lower the Valkyrie a little. That's what size that goes on the Goldwing.
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« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2012, 11:45:01 AM »
It will fit but raise your RPMs per given MPH.
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« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2012, 11:50:38 AM »
Will raise RPM. I wanted a shorter tire for my stubby legs but I can notice it. Its only a few mm lower.  Undecided
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Ricky-D
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« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2012, 12:41:07 PM »
That tire will lower the bike around 3/8".  180/70/16 to 180/60/16

Enough where you ought to be able to feel the difference.

Just barely!

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« Reply #5 on: January 25, 2012, 11:25:31 AM »
Quote from: fudgie on January 24, 2012, 11:50:38 AM
Will raise RPM. I wanted a shorter tire for my stubby legs but I can notice it. Its only a few mm lower.  Undecided

Get yourself some suitable boots and you'll be fine!
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