can i ?

warfox · Post by **warfox** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:05 pm

can i fit a 190 tyre ?
as i need a new one it looks like theres just enough room but want to c if any one else has done it
also want to add a hugger so any help on the best one would be good

delmeekc · Post by **delmeekc** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:52 pm

yep and yep I can do you a hugger in CF.
PM us.

Del.

curly · Post by **curly** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 9:59 pm

Hi,
Would it improve the handling? Or is it just because bigger tyres look better?

Curly

delmeekc · Post by **delmeekc** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:08 pm

well, with the right 190 tyre then you will get more rubber on the road when leant over i guess.

Del.

warfox · Post by **warfox** » Mon Jun 07, 2004 10:18 pm

to b honest im not a fast rider round beds in comparison to some but im getting faster still get the odd square corner

and the looks of a bigger tyre is an added bonus

will pm u now DEL

essexbloke · Post by **essexbloke** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 8:09 am

i ran a 190 not that long ago, didnt actually feel any different to be honest. Didnt even look any bigger either.....

Ps, i've got a hugger and it fitted fine.....

warfox · Post by **warfox** » Tue Jun 08, 2004 6:21 pm

tnx all
got bike booked in for a tyre and in touch with Del for hugger ....sorted

robin1000 · Post by **robin1000** » Mon Jun 14, 2004 12:00 am

Along the same lines, how difficult is it to fit 'Blade forks and from what year model would I need them??

Stormin Ben · Post by **Stormin Ben** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 11:44 am

robin1000 wrote:Along the same lines, how difficult is it to fit 'Blade forks and from what year model would I need them??

Up to '98 ones drop virtually straight in. You use the blade yokes and wheel spacers and the storm wheel and disks and head bearings fit straight in.
However, the blade forks are shorter and fit flush with the top yoke so you'll need some riser clip-ons to fit under the yoke.

Ben

PS I didn't actually do mine from scratch, I bought the front end of someone else and fitted it

Pete.L · Post by **Pete.L** » Tue Jun 15, 2004 12:32 pm

PS I didn't actually do mine from scratch, I bought the front end of someone else and fitted it

Awww Ben!

The secrets out now

Pete.l

SiJ · Post by **SiJ** » Tue Jun 22, 2004 12:21 pm

Blade forks are not too bad to install but you'll need the clipons as ben said and also to relocate the horn. You'll probably end up getting them revalved anyway as while they're better than standard vtr ones there still not the greatest. Be careful if you fit taper roller head bearings too!

See Shaun Pallisters VTR site for detailed install instructions.

As far as tyres go stick to the 180's. 190's slow down your turn in speed and you also get less contact patch on the tarmac. Its because 190's are designed for 6" rims so the vtr's 5.5" rear hoop means the tyre is pinched. This is why it didn't look any bigger Essex!!!

SuperWheelie996 · Post by **SuperWheelie996** » Thu Jun 24, 2004 6:25 am

The 190 Parrelli Diablo Corsa is nice. Its on sale at the moment also, at the site below.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/it ... division=6