Author Topic: 1 gen. B12 and a 60 Front tire (Read 2426 times)

dgm0967 · « **on:** May 31, 2007, 11:11:05 PM »

Has anyone tried a 60 instead of the 70 for the front tire? What were the results? The reason I'm asking is that the dealer said it wouldn't matter much but the ride might less smooth.

PitterB4 · « **Reply #1 on:** May 31, 2007, 11:18:30 PM »

I'm guessing you mean rear tire???

dgm0967 · « **Reply #2 on:** May 31, 2007, 11:39:31 PM »

OOPS.

I meant a 60 rather than the 70. I changed my first post.

smooth operator · « **Reply #3 on:** June 01, 2007, 05:51:10 AM »

Yes, I'm running Conti road attacks with a 60 front wich is slightly shorter than the 70.(98 B12) Even with the rear of the bike up 1 1/2",and the 60 series front,it shows no nervousness. I've done a track day with this set up last year when the tires were new,and worked great. I have a new set of the same waiting on deck when needed. If anything it might be less unsprung weight on the front(probably not much) Dan

dgm0967 · « **Reply #4 on:** June 01, 2007, 07:14:19 PM »

Thanks. I put a Conti Sport Attackt on in the 60. It had a Battleax on. I did a quick 20 mile test run and I'm very happy.

Red01 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 05, 2007, 09:16:36 AM »

It will make your speedo read different on a 1G since they get speed info from the front wheel and a 60 series tire will turn more times per mile than a 70.

dgm0967 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 05, 2007, 09:25:13 AM »

I noticed that. I think it's off about 5%.I used the odometer and mile markers to come up with the guesstimate.