Matched tires

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by zenbutcher

I have noticed some slippage when going around roundabouts about 2 miles from my house before the tires get warm.

And another thought: When I ride, I love the feel of leaning over so far that the pegs scrape. I'll do this even when I don't have to.

You are taking a chance by riding "at the edge" like that......and someday the price you pay may convince you (the hard way) that it isn't quite worth the little extra thrill that you get.

One never really knows what is enough until you find out what is TOO MUCH. On a motorcycle, that lesson can be VERY painful.

I encourage you to slow down a bit and be a LOT safer in the process.

[diffluere]

I have the Shinko tires too, with the 120/80 on the front instead of the 110/90. They seem pretty alright compared to the 8 year old tires that came on the bike. =P

Everyone warned me about being careful of the change in handling with the wider tire but I only had the old tires for a month and I don't think I noticed a real difference. *shrug* I was also a brand new rider so I was probably paying more attention to not crashing than to what my front tire felt like. =)