Trackdog

Very nicely done! I'm not sure my VFR needs the 60. If I do a track day, I'll use the S4R. I rode my VFR for the first time Thursday. No complaints with the 55

Ya, that tyre looks like money WSBR! That is one damn good looking VFR! Holy Shit! Not to go off topic, but, Who's exhaust are you running? The can has to be mounted solid, so probably $$$. Did you have the wheels powdered? Price? This is my first VFR and is going to be primarily my "B" bike. All of my machines are kept in minty condition. I was thinking I could do a rain day ride with this bike and not worry. Maybe see the track, the reason for the 60. Pirelli has a couple good 60's. I wonder why some of the other MFG's don't offer it?

Cut the chain?, because you re positioned the eccentric? I don't wanna make any assumptions, but did you shorten a stock factory chain, or, did you custom cut a new/replacement chain. I was thinking bigger tire, longer chain, no? Nervous about going thru the trouble of mounting it just to see if it fits. I just bought the bike and it has OEM chain,sprockets, exhaust I just stuffed a much bigger tyre on my DR350 than recommended, but that was an easier job than this. It was just a "F" it and try it it job. I think the 60 being more "peakier" will improve handling a couple ways, turn in easier, and may be able to, when needed to, ride a little softer. I should probably get EXACT clearance measurements and see if I can find the difference between the 55 and 60 size. I was hoping someone would say, "ya I did it" and fits...lol My first VFR..... 180/55-17 180/60-17 Difference Diameter inches (mm) 24.8 (629.8) 25.5 (647.8) 0.71 (18) 2.9% Width inches (mm) 7.09 (180) 7.09 (180) 0 (0) 0% Circum. inches (mm) 77.9 (1978.58) 80.12 (2035.12) 2.23 (56.55) 2.9% Sidewall Height inches (mm) 3.9 (99) 4.25 (108) 0.35 (9) 9.1% Revolutions per mile (km) 813.39 (505.41) 790.78 (491.37) -22.6 (-14.04) -2.8%

Has anyone tried a 180/60? I have '98 that needs tyrs. Considering the Pirelli Diablo Rosso III and going from the 180/55 to the 180/60