Jmhelms Posted November 5, 2019 Share Posted November 5, 2019 Has anyone tried a smaller front tire ( like a 110), to improve handling?... Thanks, John Helms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnmark101 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Have not heard of anyone trying this but does not mean it has not been tried. Are you disappointed with the way the bike currently handles? There is nothing like spending a day riding with friends in the grip of a shared obsession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted November 6, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted November 6, 2019 That would probably speed up handling. If anyone has a complaint it's that the bike is unstable so I don't think most people would try it. Have you considered raising the forks. Even a couple mm has a surprising effect on turn in. I don't look hard, but are there decent 110 wide tires? 120, I think, is a more popular size. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhelms Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks johnmark and 1more for your thoughts...I think the FJ handles OK... it's not the quickest turning bike I have ridden...certainly decent and fun to ride... 1more, can you elaborate on your comment that people think the FJ is unstable?... in what respect?...would like to know...and how, in general, do you raise the forks?...not sure about a wide (5 inch rim) 110 tire...did a little looking but could not tell much... Thanks for everyone's input...John H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member betoney Posted November 6, 2019 Supporting Member Share Posted November 6, 2019 18 minutes ago, Jmhelms said: 1more, can you elaborate on your comment that people think the FJ is unstable?... https://www.tracer900.net/search/?q=high speed wobble ***2015 Candy Red FJ-09*** Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhelms Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks Betoney...I have aftermarket springs up front... and a large windscreen...don't know if those help... I haven't experienced the wobble, as I have not approached 100 MPH, and probably never will... but good to know and will watch for it...John H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Premium Member 1moreroad Posted November 6, 2019 Premium Member Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, Jmhelms said: it's not the quickest turning bike I have in what respect?...would like to know...and how, in general, do you raise the forks?...not sure about a wide (5 inch rim) 110 tire...did a little lookin @betoney answered one of your questions. Raising the forks = lowering the front end. Loosen all the steering fork pinch bolts CAREFULLY and slide the fork tubes up. Do it a couple of mm at a time. Do it equally both sides. The bike will turn faster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jmhelms Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 Thanks One for the reply...guess if I was more of a mechanic (which I'm not) this would have been obvious...if I give it a try, I'll report back... John H. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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