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MODEL SPECIFIC => BIG BANDIT BANTER => Topic started by: Elmojo on March 17, 2005, 01:23:17 AM

Title: Will it fit?
Post by: Elmojo on March 17, 2005, 01:23:17 AM

Hi All,

I just ran across this ad on eBay: Conti Road Attack Street Tire 120/190 (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=35601&item=4534726815&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW)

It's looks like a good deal, but I was wondering if that rear will fit on a 2G B12s?
If so, will it cause any problems?

Thanks,

Mike P.

Title: Will it fit?
Post by: Red01 on March 17, 2005, 04:58:42 AM

A 190 will fit the rear rim and I'm pretty sure it'll clear everything, as long as you don't have a hugger. (Seems someone here has gone that route.) Go out and check to see if you can add 5mm to both sides of your current tire to be sure.

A 190 will make the bike harder to lean, especially quick transitions from side to side. The only benefit to a 190 is bling factor... unless your B12 is cranking out >150 ponies at the rubber donut.

The price doesn't look all THAT spectacular - at least compared to what you can buy other brands for in the normal 120/180 combo. I paid <$200/set for my last two sets... including shipping. (First set was a B'stone BT010/020 combo, second set was Michelin Pilot Roads.)

Title: Will it fit?
Post by: ray nielsen on March 17, 2005, 12:31:47 PM

I'm using Metzeler ME880 radials in a normal size for the front (120/70-17) and a 170/60-17 for the rear.  It is about 1% larger overall and seems to make cornering easier, especially the initial lean in.  

I use my Bandit for a touring platform and appreciate the longer life form the ME880s.  13 - 15 K miles, compared to less than 10K on the original Michelin M90.  The Metzelers are much quieter too.

Title: 190 Rear Tire on B12
Post by: Daytona on April 14, 2005, 02:48:30 PM

Brake caliper brace will need to be moved out @ swing arm mount. Just unbolt, move out and rebolt. Works fine for over 20k of 190 using. No other gain but Bigger is better!!  :roll:

Title: re: 190 rear
Post by: kalan on April 20, 2005, 12:00:22 AM

the 190 will fit on the B12 without changing a thing