What tyres for an old R6?
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No credit for finding these, that goes to MTB... this was in the Bargain Crazy thread a little while ago:
http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&a...
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moanthebairns said:
My 99 R6 I owned for a couple of years came with track abused Bridgestone 020s - the previous owner a friend of a friend was a little odd I used to run original Pirelli Diablos back when I had it around 2005/2006 clearly those tyres have been more than superseded now. I ran them because I could get around 6000 miles out of a rear on a sport 600, on 'sports' road rubber for predominately commuting purposes.
Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Edited by sjtscott on Friday 17th April 10:22
Biker's Nemesis said:
If it's a really old R6 make sure the front tyre you buy is a 70 profile and NOT a 60 profile.
It's a 2001, it's got the newer style tail lights but otherwise it looks pretty much unchanged from the earlier ones, I don't know if it will take a 60 profile tyre as it is or wether I will need to drop the forks?.sjtscott said:
My 99 R6 I owned for a couple of years came with track abused Bridgestone 020s - the previous owner a friend of a friend was a little odd I used to run original Pirelli Diablos back when I had it around 2005/2006 clearly those tyres have been more than superseded now. I ran them because I could get around 6000 miles out of a rear on a sport 600, on 'sports' road rubber for predominately commuting purposes.
Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Thanks for the advice.Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Edited by sjtscott on Friday 17th April 10:22
I've heard they handle really well for their time, although I've never had one, I went for a CBR600RR in 2004 over the R6.
I'm quite looking forward to picking it up actually.
sjtscott said:
My 99 R6 I owned for a couple of years came with track abused Bridgestone 020s - the previous owner a friend of a friend was a little odd I used to run original Pirelli Diablos back when I had it around 2005/2006 clearly those tyres have been more than superseded now. I ran them because I could get around 6000 miles out of a rear on a sport 600, on 'sports' road rubber for predominately commuting purposes.
Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Thanks for the advice.Basically I'd fit any of the current sport touring rubber from Michelin or Dunlop.
Despite the 60 profile front limiting tyre choice somewhat I loved the way it handled
Edited by sjtscott on Friday 17th April 10:22
I've heard they handle really well for their time, although I've never had one, I went for a CBR600RR in 2004 over the R6.
I'm quite looking forward to picking it up actually.
Biker's Nemesis said:
No you need to make sure it has a 70 profile
The 60 causes a bit of tank slapping problems
I can't remember ever having to mess on with the forks
Can only guess you rode its somewhat brisker on the road than me, didn't ever have a problem with mine The 60 causes a bit of tank slapping problems
I can't remember ever having to mess on with the forks
I seem to remember you have to check front mudguard clearance when fitting the 70 profile? I did look into it but didn't ever bother in the end. Original reason was that I wanted to run diablo corsa front and they didn't come in 60 profile.
sjtscott said:
Can only guess you rode its somewhat brisker on the road than me, didn't ever have a problem with mine
I seem to remember you have to check front mudguard clearance when fitting the 70 profile? I did look into it but didn't ever bother in the end. Original reason was that I wanted to run diablo corsa front and they didn't come in 60 profile.
Old R6I seem to remember you have to check front mudguard clearance when fitting the 70 profile? I did look into it but didn't ever bother in the end. Original reason was that I wanted to run diablo corsa front and they didn't come in 60 profile.
Biker's Nemesis said:
sjtscott said:
Can only guess you rode its somewhat brisker on the road than me, didn't ever have a problem with mine
I seem to remember you have to check front mudguard clearance when fitting the 70 profile? I did look into it but didn't ever bother in the end. Original reason was that I wanted to run diablo corsa front and they didn't come in 60 profile.
Old R6I seem to remember you have to check front mudguard clearance when fitting the 70 profile? I did look into it but didn't ever bother in the end. Original reason was that I wanted to run diablo corsa front and they didn't come in 60 profile.
OP for road riding you will have zero issues with a 60 profile.
It's got a 60 profile on it at the moment, so when i change, go for a 70 profile, but to do that I need to drop the forks?.
I'm looking at getting a set of Pilot Power 2CTs got quoted £210 for a set, fitted which I think is pretty good.
For an old bike it feels pretty good handling wise.
I'm looking at getting a set of Pilot Power 2CTs got quoted £210 for a set, fitted which I think is pretty good.
For an old bike it feels pretty good handling wise.
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