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Front tire size? 110/90 or 110/80?

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I have a 1980 GS1000E and the front boot is totally shagged. It is a Bridgestone Spitfire 110/90 19 and considering how wooden the same was on the back it has proved effective enough. I used to trust the front end to stay put through the bends, but now it slides around like a lesbian during a mud wrestling competion, and worse still I get some nasty head shakes too. Out back I have a Cheng shin Himax which is great, and intend on using the same at the front.

I have a Metzler "touring" tyre from a GS1150 BMW with about half wear that I am going to fit for now, though it is 110/80 19..

What is the correct size for the bike, as I need to order today or tomorrow and wait a month or so for delivery. I am going to stay 110, but should I go 90 or 80 profile????? I know compared to supersports my speedo reads way more conservatively, and I assume the lower profile will speed up steering a little too, no?

Thanks

CJ

Whats with the censor? I can write shagged but not the word for lady with desires for females?
 
110/90 is the correct tire size.
With the 80 series, it's in the side wall. 80% as tall as wide.
In the 90, it's 90% as tall as wide
Will it quicken steering? yes a little. I wll you lose ground clearance, yes a little.


Shagged, an English term ,not English language term.
Hence the censor didn't catch it.
 
Shagged, an English term ,not English language term.
Hence the censor didn't catch it.
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Yes, I am totally offended by the word shagged. As long as he dosen't use bollocks, wanker or tallywacker, I guess I won't have to inform Frank to add this to the censored dictionary.
 
The front tire is listed as a 3.50/ 19 = 100/90/19
4.50/17 = 130/90/17 rear
 
Thanks for the quick responses!

As to the censor not catching english words, how odd. I wouldnt dream of using the word wanker in this forum, as it wouldnt be right, I could substitute knackers for bollocks if that caused less offence. I bet I could get well creative in Spanish though.... So for those with sensitivity issues, stop reading about here. Kindest regards. CJ






Chucha! Verga!
 
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