Front tire ?

[im2hi4u]

I am a proud owner of a prestine 97 TLS. I've been lurking here for some time here and I have to say GREAT site!!!! I did alot of research befor buying the TLS...my first twin!

Anyway, I got a deal on the bike and it needs tires. The thing is, I really didn't pay that much attention to the sizing that was on it. The rear is correct 190/50 but the front is a small 110/70. I did a search and a a 120/70 is stock right?
What kind of improvement should I get out of the right sized front, and a 180/55 rear?

[kevh]

let me be the 1st to welcome you to da planet and congrats on the bike. yepper, stock for the front is a 120/70. going to that size will add stability but will slow turn in a tad. put the 120/70 on the front, especially if you are going 180/55 on the rear, since this will make turn in easier

here is a real good thread on this very subject:
clicky my clicky

[imwelsby]

Yeah what ever he said

and Croseo

[Steve TLS]

Stick with the standard front size for sure. Try and avoid mixing and matching too. i.e use M1's front and rear etc.

And of course Welcome

[Edwin]

Welcome Welcome Welcome!!!

Yes, please get yourself a 120/70 front as soon as you can.

[bx-459]

Yeah, another "S" on the board...

[wreckah]

welcome dude

another '97 tillis on the board, yippeeee

now WHERE ARE THOSE PICS?

[TLR67]

Originally posted by Steve TLS
Stick with the standard front size for sure. Try and avoid mixing and matching too. i.e use M1's front and rear etc.

And of course Welcome

Mixing and Matching is not that bad.... Its all personal preference..

[Steve TLS]

Definitely a personal preference

My personal preference is having profiles that complement each other. Having grip that doesn't want to provoke lowsides or highsides due to mix matched compounds and or grip.

[im2hi4u]

Thanks for the welcome!

I'll post some pics ASAP...

[danny never]

welcome

[kevh]

mixing COMPOUNDS is a matter of personal preference, mixing PROFILES is kinda nuts

[GXRKLR]