190 on a 6th gen?

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  1. Stinkus

    Stinkus New Member

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    on my recent purchase on my 03 i need some new meat on the rear and was wondering if a 190 will fit. and if any one has tried and if they liked the results
     
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    Id imagine it would just be the cool factor...the curve on a 180 normally allows the bike to "flip" quicker which is why a lot of guys put 180s on literbikes that came equipped with 190s, but its all subjective i guess. And to help you out in no way, im not sure if it would fit lol...
     
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    It would most likely fit, but your steering would be slower, affecting handling.
    Recommendation: stay stock.

    MD
     
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    +1 for mello dude

    Mello dude is right, It will fit but will affect when you turn sharp corner.
     
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    ahhhhhh. i was kinda looking for the cool factor but anything has to be better than the spent shinko i have on there now. it also has prety new shinko on the front so im worried that if i put anything more than a rubber band on the back that im going to out perform that front tire. i guess ill just bite the bullet and do both ends at the same time.
     
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    derstuka Lord of the Wankers Staff Member

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    My advice....keep the 180 on it, and if possible, change both at the same time.
     
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    Your the :cool: "coolest" :cool: when your riding nobody will notice the extra 10mm then.
     
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    Bubba Zanetti has it on good authority that its a bad idea because:

    One: It slows steering.

    Two: It does NOT look cool

    BZ
     
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    you guys steer your bikes?
     
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    Why yes.... I like to avoid trees in corners! :wink:

    MD
     
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    pfft ahahahaaa :thumbsup:
     
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