The Everything Fat Bob Thread
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From: CentralFL
All done (for now). Sounds great too (v&h performance slipons, cat delete and fp3 stage1 tune).
I'm sure there will be more changes later on, but no ideas on anything yet. First day on 200 rear tire, and it rides a bit different in curves compared to the stock dunlops.
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I am looking for purchasing Avon Cobra Chrome tires after my stocks are finished. Can you please explain what you mean by different in the corners? Avon Cobra Chrome are RADIAL? That should be more maneuverable in corners than stock. Or the problem is 200 width? Thank you
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From: CentralFL
It is due to the width. It gives the tires a slightly different radius, and so throws me off a little when leaning into it, as I had the stock 180s feel dialed in. Its nothing bad, just different, and nothing that a day of riding through twisties won't fix, to bring my confidence level back up. It certainly feels like it grips way better through the curve, but I only rode with a passenger for an hour on it, so far.
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After I installed the set of radial Bridgestone Exedra Max's in the OEM sizes the biggest difference I felt was the bike rode smoother with the radials being more pliable. Overall grip went up a bit but nothing dramatic. The Bridgestone's have a different profile than the OEM Dunlop's and offered up better tip in as well.
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After I installed the set of radial Bridgestone Exedra Max's in the OEM sizes the biggest difference I felt was the bike rode smoother with the radials being more pliable. Overall grip went up a bit but nothing dramatic. The Bridgestone's have a different profile than the OEM Dunlop's and offered up better tip in as well.
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The nigt dragons have been a great tire as well. Better lean in and grip all around. I think you will be happy with either one of those tires.
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