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jbfla · 04-02-2017, 08:33 PM

I've ridden 200+ miles (on pavement) on the new 19" front wheel and tire.

There is no discernible difference in ride or handling.

The main reason to change to the 19" wheel would be a wider choice of tires.

It does raise the front of the motorcycle, which if that is a concern, you could offset by raising the fork tubes in the triple clamp.

A slight benefit is that the larger wheel corrects some of the speedometer error.

With the stock 18" front wheel, the speedometer reads ~ 7 mph higher than the GPS (at 60mph in 6th gear).

At the same speed with 19" wheel/tire, the difference is ~ 4 mph.

jb

04-02-2017, 08:33 PM	#34
jbfla Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: FL, GA, NC Posts: 771	I've ridden 200+ miles (on pavement) on the new 19" front wheel and tire. There is no discernible difference in ride or handling. The main reason to change to the 19" wheel would be a wider choice of tires. It does raise the front of the motorcycle, which if that is a concern, you could offset by raising the fork tubes in the triple clamp. A slight benefit is that the larger wheel corrects some of the speedometer error. With the stock 18" front wheel, the speedometer reads ~ 7 mph higher than the GPS (at 60mph in 6th gear). At the same speed with 19" wheel/tire, the difference is ~ 4 mph. jb __________________ 2016 Honda CB500F......2017 Triumph Street Twin 2014 XT 250........
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