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1989 FZR1000 tire combinations
Posted: Tue Oct 11, 2016 11:01 pm
by ScottW
Hello,
Was wondering what tire setups have been successful on the 1989 FZR1000 (since the original front tire size 130/60-17 is no longer available).
Any insight would be great...
Re: 1989 FZR1000 tire combinations
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 3:18 am
by The Limey
I don't know where you may be in the World, but a quick check of Google shows several suppliers near me with the size in stock.
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbike-tyres-130-70-17/
Re: 1989 FZR1000 tire combinations
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 7:03 am
by ScottW
USA. The tire size is 130/60-17 not 130/70-17.
Re: 1989 FZR1000 tire combinations
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:28 am
by The Limey
Sorry, my fat fingers. Certainly for the UK the choice is narrower, but first place I checked had one.
https://www.tyreleader.co.uk/motorbike-tyres-130-60-17/
What size tyres did the Thunderace take?
Re: 1989 FZR1000 tire combinations
Posted: Wed Oct 12, 2016 8:39 am
by ScottW
Thanks for checking. I have not had much luck finding that tire size here. That coupled with the outdated rear size (170/60-17) it has been fruitless.
With that said, I would imagine many folks have gone to a different setup considering most the new lines of tires (such as the pilot 3's) are suited for today's superbikes. Only offering 120/70's and 180/55, 190's for the rear.
I'm sure I can't be the only one that has dealt with this dilemma. That's why I was hoping for some insight into other combinations that have been successfully tried.
Any feedback would be great. If not, I may try a standard setup for today's superbikes and try pilot 3's in a 120/70-17 with a 180/55-17 and see how it feels.