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Nicholas Vore VRCC # 30301

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« on: April 23, 2011, 03:41:22 PM »
i am wanting to install a 205-65 Falken Ziex 512, will i have any trouble with the tire rubbing with 12.5" 440 progressive shocks

the fender bolts are already cut and nut cages removed from running a 205-60 before


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« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2011, 04:11:11 PM »
Have you checked to see if you have any evidence of rubbing with your 60 series tire?  If you do, you'll have more with the 65.  I run a 65 with I/S shocks on my 97 Tourer and have only had a problem with someone on the back and I forgot to adjust the shocks beforehand.

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« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2011, 06:46:56 PM »
205/65 Michelin HydroEdge & I had to do the nutcage mod. It is very close to the swingarm as well, not touching but close.
28 psi on a 1999 Standard with bags added & stock shocks.

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Nicholas Vore VRCC # 30301

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« Reply #3 on: April 24, 2011, 09:26:04 AM »
the bike is a solo rider, but my concern is with the 12.5 shocks,

never any problems with a 205-60 GYTT
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« Reply #4 on: April 24, 2011, 09:51:38 AM »
Your shorter shocks were the reason I said to check for rubbing.  If there's not any signs you might be ok with a 65.

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