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I have a 97 Kat 600 and am pretty sure it has 140's on it now...but what's the widest tire I can put on there without mods? Also, I'm in college so price on the tire brand is a major factor considering it's gonna run me $50+ to get it mounted too... THANKS!
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Current Bike: 2005 SV1000S K5 Red, 7,xxx miles, Hot Bodies Double Bubble Tinted Screen, Hot Bodies Fender Eliminator, Pirelli Diablo Rossi's, LED Flush Mounts, Front/Side/Rear Sliders, PC-III USB, K&N Air Filter, aTRE Mod, TechSpec Tank Grips, Solo Seat Cowl, Corbin Seat, HEL SS Brake/Clutch Lines.
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You should definitely use the search tool. This has been discussed and rediscussed hundreds of times. Just search tire size. Also, a lot of bike shops through mounting in for free if you purchase the tire from them. Soo, consider that when you find one online.sigpic -
Before you get flamed...I believe a 150 is the widest you can go on a pre-98 safely. As for prices, check the net...(this is asked often, so try and use the search feature)2006 GSXR 600 Gone to Gixxer heaven
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thanks and i'll look farther down the search list I suppose next time!Current Bike: 2005 SV1000S K5 Red, 7,xxx miles, Hot Bodies Double Bubble Tinted Screen, Hot Bodies Fender Eliminator, Pirelli Diablo Rossi's, LED Flush Mounts, Front/Side/Rear Sliders, PC-III USB, K&N Air Filter, aTRE Mod, TechSpec Tank Grips, Solo Seat Cowl, Corbin Seat, HEL SS Brake/Clutch Lines.
Working on installing: TPS mod
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Just food for thought...what would people on this forum say if I told you there used to be a 220/55R17 Dunlop Qualifier on the rear of my Kat with no rub. I'm thinking it must be a different swingarm setup...Odd right? Let me know what you think! I now have a DUnlop 150/70R17 on it and it looks pretty small in comparison.Current Bike: 2005 SV1000S K5 Red, 7,xxx miles, Hot Bodies Double Bubble Tinted Screen, Hot Bodies Fender Eliminator, Pirelli Diablo Rossi's, LED Flush Mounts, Front/Side/Rear Sliders, PC-III USB, K&N Air Filter, aTRE Mod, TechSpec Tank Grips, Solo Seat Cowl, Corbin Seat, HEL SS Brake/Clutch Lines.
Working on installing: TPS mod
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What rim do you have on your Kat? On a stock rim, a 150/70 is recommended. Lots of guys do a 160/70, too - HS2020 comes to mind - but a lot of guys on the board recommend against going more than 150 on a stock rim.Originally posted by brentwoodkris View Post
Like others have said here, search and ye shall find... you'll probably find that Dunlops are not preferred either."Men will get no more out of life than they put into it."Comment
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Just for the record ... you guys kept is nice and polite and I am soooooooo proud of ya !!!
We all know it's been discussed til we,re all blue in the face but most newbies don't. So again thanks for directing him in the right direction without making a new member feel like he's an a$$.Last edited by Sky; 10-27-2008, 10:27 AM.Guylaine
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I run a 160/60 on a pre98 rim for over 6 years now. It is fine to run that.Comment
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And, Jimmy's running a special on Contis (MUCH MUCH MUCH preferred to the Dunflops), too.Originally posted by HS2020 View Post"Men will get no more out of life than they put into it."Comment
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a 220? for real? busa's come with 190's.....
do you have any pics of the wheel and swingarm?? that would make it easy for us to see if it has been modded
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Well, first I would say that Dunlop Qualifiers don't come in that size. Biggest they come is 200/50-17. Second I would say that you must have a different swingarm and wheel, since I see no way that anybody worth their tire spoon would try to mount a 200/50 on a 3.5" rim.Originally posted by brentwoodkris View PostAny and all statements by Loudnlow7484 are merely his own opinions, and not necessarily the opinion of Katriders.com. Anything suggested by him is to be followed at your own risk, and may result in serious injury or death. Responses from this member have previously been attributed to all of the following: depression, insomnia, nausea, suicidal tendencies, and panic. Please consult a mental health professional before reading any post by Loudnlow7484.
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if the 220 had air in it, the rear end was modded for sure!Originally posted by teddy View Posta 220? for real? busa's come with 190's.....
do you have any pics of the wheel and swingarm?? that would make it easy for us to see if it has been moddedComment
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Well the 220 is no longer on there, but when I hit up Bright Wire later this week to help tear apart the bike, I'll try to take some pictures so you can all see what it looks like.Current Bike: 2005 SV1000S K5 Red, 7,xxx miles, Hot Bodies Double Bubble Tinted Screen, Hot Bodies Fender Eliminator, Pirelli Diablo Rossi's, LED Flush Mounts, Front/Side/Rear Sliders, PC-III USB, K&N Air Filter, aTRE Mod, TechSpec Tank Grips, Solo Seat Cowl, Corbin Seat, HEL SS Brake/Clutch Lines.
Working on installing: TPS mod
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160/60 dunlop qualifier on my pre 600. Real nice tire, super sticky and grabs awesome in the twistiesComment
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