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Posts: 0 (04/10/04 10:20:02) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Tags : None Hi there WOW did not realise what a differnce it would make having a 70 profile on the front, i lowered my susspension 8mm to compensate and boy the bike just wants to go round corners on its own. The bike is a 2000 model. I had dunlop 207 on the bike before as thats what it came with and i have now got pirelli diablo corsa on it now and they feel 100% better. Just done about 50 miles an slow b roads to scrub them in and already i feel a lot more confident with the bike. Cheers guys for all the advise that i got Spike
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 Profile WOW	#1	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/10/04 13:32:30) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I'm with you Spike. Put a set of Diablos on my 03 with the 70 profile and my confidence has grown a lot on them.
john600	70 tyre	#2	[-]
Posts: 16 (04/11/04 01:02:28) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Now this sounds like a good idea Im due some new new rubber soon, Question........... How easy is it to lower the suspension?? and is it vital you do it?? Sounds complecated to a incompetant like me
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 tyre	#3	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/11/04 01:25:33) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Hi john600 The suspension on my bike was lowered because a lot of people on here say to do it, if you think you are putting a bigger profile tyre on which in effect will highten the bike at the front so you need to lower it to get it running back to normal(what it will be now) if that makes sense to you. The suspension was easy to do there are 5 bolts to loosen on each side, they are the two on the bottom yolk and the one on the top yolk the other two are on the hadle bar itself. You will need to take this off to loosen the top yolk bolt. Firstly get a felt tip pen and put a mark on the fork where it comes through the handle bar where you will be measuring from then loosen all the bolts and pull the fork through till you have it at the height you want it. Then its the same on the other side. Make sure they are both exactly the same then make sure all bolts are tight. Use a steel rule to measure(the sort you would have used in metal work at school) as they are really presise. oh you might have to take off some fairing pannels i am not too sure on this one as i had the bike stripped anyway for a service. Hope this helps you as it is really worth it Spike P.S it was my first time stripping the bike so it cannot be that hard. A good socket set helps too with allen bolt keys in it.
gr7w	Re: 70 tyre	#4	[-]
Posts: 1668 (04/11/04 01:42:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	LOWERING THE FRONT..... Do not end up like I did, with 15" of forks protruding above the yoke I undid all the allen bolts and watched the forks slide right up....aaaaaaaaaaaaaargh ! Its a complete b@st@rd to try and put them back. So, just slacken the bolts and gently 'tap' the yoke...... Haynes aka Chunk may enlighten us with a better way though ? Dont need to take off any panels.
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 tyre	#5	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/11/04 01:52:20) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Thanks for that gr7w made my morning. My forks did not slide through but pulled through easily. had the bike and a front paddock stand. Any way cheers for the laugh Spike
gr7w	Re: 70 tyre	#6	[-]
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r6deej	Re: 70 tyre	#7	[-]
Posts: 145 (04/11/04 09:43:37) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	if your after tyres ive just ordered some avaon azaro 3's from fwr tyres, £169 for 1 front and 2 rears which is a fairly unbeatable price, will let you know what they feel like when they arrive Be sure of one thing: Somewhere there is a big clock ticking. Get out and ride ................... Whats the last thing to go through your mind when you crash at 175mph? Your arsehole !!! B.Sheene R.I.P. 1950-2003 www.bikerboys.co.uk
john600	Re: 70 tyre	#8	[-]
Posts: 16 (04/11/04 12:09:36) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Cheers guys, looks easy enough to sort the sussy out What tyres do everyone recommend?? May as well get the best ones eh
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 tyre	#9	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/11/04 12:44:55) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I got pirelli diablo corsa They are soft so give very good grip but will not last as long as some with less grip. Spike
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 tyre SUSPENSION MOD and tyre brand	#10	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/18/04 09:51:04) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	Has anyone read the May BIKE magazine tyre test They tested the roady tyres, and tried a 208 standard issue 60 profile, the rider who ran an R6 test bike last year complained of a lack of feeling and confidence in the front 60 profile, and said it felt like a hard tyre........................... My sentiments exactly 1 year on a Fazer6 (Funny undersize tyre from Mr Yamaha) 2 years and 18000 miles on the R6 including trackdays on 60 profiles (Stock 207 horrible, BT010 much nicer) Currently running on 207RR 65 profile front, this feels a tad slower to turn but more stable etc etc. Looks like I'll get 2800-3000 miles from the rear, and i'm really impressed with the 207RR's BUT having read the 70 profile tyre thread in modifications, I am now convinced that 70 profile is the way to go. ONE QUESTION Is it possible to drop the suspension without removing the fairings etc etc, and still use a torque wrench etc etc... I'm 99% certain that I'm gonna do this, as I've always felt the front as being weak when pushed............... Having said this, I fried an 010 on the track right off the edge on both sides of the front !!!!!!!!!!! SECOND THOUGHT Would like maybe 500 miles more per rear, so I am thinking that 70 profile front, suspension lower and Pirelli Diablo's might be worth a try, has anyone done this who can add their two penneth !!!! Cheers in advance Arfur
Unregistered(d)	Re: 70 tyre SUSPENSION MOD and tyre brand	#11	[-]
Posts: 0 (04/18/04 09:57:52) Reply Quote More My Recent Posts Message Me Connection Blocking Invite Ignore User's Posts	I lowered my suspension when i fitted the tyres and serviced the bike so had loads of room. As long as you can get to the bottom two allen bolts then i am sure you will beable to lower it without removing fairings. Saying that you need to remove lower fairing to get the wheel off/on. Spike

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