Downsizing tire profile?

[smzebel]

Has anyone tried to the next size profile tire to lower suspension?

 

[Ron]

Others have, but I haven't myself. Not sure what sizes have been tried.

 

[PmodelinUS]

I tried a size down, aside from your speedo being off, yes it does lower the bike but not much. Did notice it is more of a pain with the side and center stand.

 

[Al st1100]

Has anyone tried to the next size profile tire to lower suspension?

Front = 120/70 18 rear = 170/60 17 or 160/60 17 is about as small as you can go see https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=120-70r18-110-80r18 and you can calculate sizes and speed differences.

 

[SMSW]

Front = 120/70 18 rear = 170/60 17 or 160/60 17 is about as small as you can go see https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=120-70r18-110-80r18 and you can calculate sizes and speed differences.

It is my understanding that 1100's (at least some of the early ones) have mechanical speedos so you cannot use a speedohealer type gadget to correct indicated speed to true speed (or at least lessen the error).

Once upon a time, devices like the Halda Speedpilot came with an assortment of gears so that you could sync actual distance covered over the ground with the device. Alas, those days are long since gone (more or less thankfully).

 

[Al st1100]

It is my understanding that 1100's (at least some of the early ones) have mechanical speedos so you cannot use a speedohealer type gadget to correct indicated speed to true speed (or at least lessen the error).

Once upon a time, devices like the Halda Speedpilot came with an assortment of gears so that you could sync actual distance covered over the ground with the device. Alas, those days are long since gone (more or less thankfully).

There is 1 mph difference at 70mph and less at lower speeds. Besides ST1100 speedos were never accurate from the factory. You can't tell 1mph on the 1100 speedometer.