pics of my bike

[emericanchaos]

i figured there's like 4 appropriate places to put this really but since most people know me from this forum i'll post them here.

[emericanchaos]

[Anthonyd5189]

might just be me, but looks like you need a new front.

[emericanchaos]

Originally Posted by Anthonyd5189

might just be me, but looks like you need a new front.

if you mean front tire then yeah i do. he said the tire he had on picked up a puncture. that would explain the scratches on the side too if it was put down. looks like he chucked the stock dunlop back on.

[UberGoober]

i figured there's like 4 appropriate places to put this really but since most people know me from this forum i'll post them here.

I'm fine with that, you're a regular in here.

[medic001918]

That tire's seen more than a puncture. It's worn out. Don't ride the bike until you replace it. And I'd make sure that the front tire matches the year.

Shane

[emericanchaos]

should i worry about matching the same model tire? i found a pilot power front tire for 113 free shipping.

i think 05's were the first year to go to 120/70 instead of 120/60. all the time i spent taking pics i didn't check the tire size...

[emericanchaos]

Originally Posted by UberGoober

I'm fine with that, you're a regular in here.

high five i think..

[metalrat]

Yes it is a good idea to match the front and rear tire.

Matched characteristics on wet roads, dry roads and warm up time.
You have enough on your plate... No need for another variable

Oh, by the way blue sucks

[XJBaylor]

Blessing in disguise that it has been laid down already. You will likely at least drop the bike (hopefully not lay it down) and it will hurt less with a bike that isn't perfect. Get some sliders on that thing, you will be happy if you ever need them.

Overall, great looking bike.

Keith

[Gaolee]

I admit to sometimes having mismatched tires, but I expect a certain amount of weirdness from it and adjust. It still isn't a good idea, and it is an even worse idea if you are just learning. For the first few years of street riding, I always replaced both front and rear at the same time. Come to think of it, I still do unless there is a puncture or something like that. Some people will tell you to expect to replace the rear twice for every front, but I haven't seen it happen like that on my bikes yet.

So, check your rear tire carefully. If it is showing any sign of age, replace it. If you can't get a good match for the front, replace the rear as well, no matter how good it looks.

[medic001918]

Yes, you want same manufacturer and model of tire. Tires are all made differently and with different cuts. You want a set of tires that are designed to work together. Sure, you can ride with mismatched tires, but like someone else mentioned it will add a new dimension that you're not ready to handle yet. Different tires use different materials and construction. These all lend to the characteristics of the tire itself and why different tires perform differently.

Shane

[tarosean]

Also, buy a can of Chain Lube....

[ChiTown_Rydah]

Originally Posted by metalrat

Yes it is a good idea to match the front and rear tire.

Matched characteristics on wet roads, dry roads and warm up time.
You have enough on your plate... No need for another variable

Oh, by the way blue sucks

so different tires warm up faster than others?

[medic001918]

Originally Posted by ChiTown_Rydah

so different tires warm up faster than others?

Yup. Different materials have different thermal properties.

Shane