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Main Area => General GS500 Discussion => Topic started by: Cozzy on August 28, 2008, 09:27:04 AM

Title: Rim and tire selection
Post by: Cozzy on August 28, 2008, 09:27:04 AM
I have already done my bandit 400 front and rear end converstion, however, I am not so sure about the tire selection.

At the moment I have got a 3.5 inch front rim, that is more that likely coming a SV650, and at the rear end I have got a bandit 400 rear rim with the swing arm.

I know the bandit 400 run 110 front tire and 150 rear tire.

My questions are....

Should I get a bandit 400 front rim with the 110 tire, or just use the 3.5 rim I am having, and run a 120 tire with the 150 rear tire.

Also am I going to have any problem with chain clearance if I use 150 tire.

Title: Re: Rim and tire selection
Post by: werase643 on August 28, 2008, 07:13:02 PM
FYI
bandit 400 front rim is same as a GS and a pre 98 kat 600/750

wider front tire will make the bike turn slower.....
Title: Re: Rim and tire selection
Post by: Cozzy on August 29, 2008, 10:44:03 PM
so do anyone have any info about the chain clearance?
Title: Re: Rim and tire selection
Post by: werase643 on August 30, 2008, 07:00:44 AM
slap the Buddha Loves You on there
see if it rubs
if it does buy 5-10 washers and space it out

if it fit in the bandit swingarm....with the bandit wheel....why should there be any problem
since you swapped the rear end