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R1stu
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PostPosted: 00:47 - 08 Aug 2003    Post subject: What profile boots for my R6? Reply with quote

Well im getting some new boots fitted to the R6 soon, and I've been wondering what the best profile to go with is?

I believe it is a 60 section on the front. I have also been told, or have read somewhere, that if I place a 70 section profile tyre onto the front of the bike, that the turn-in and cornering speed will improve!

Have any of you had any experience of this?

(PS im going for 010's) Mr. Green
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McJamweasel
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PostPosted: 00:49 - 08 Aug 2003    Post subject: Reply with quote

What are you putting boots on your bike for?

It doesn't have feet! Rolling Eyes
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Robby
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PostPosted: 09:37 - 08 Aug 2003    Post subject: Reply with quote

A higher profile front will increase corner speed and turn it, but will also make it twitchier, less stable, and more prone to a tankslapper.

Doesn't it turn in quick enough as it is?
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Kickstart
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PostPosted: 14:04 - 08 Aug 2003    Post subject: Reply with quote

Hi

Think it is the other way round. Putting a higher profile tyre on would raise the front of the bike a touch, and probably make it more stable

All the best

Keith
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PostPosted: 14:05 - 08 Aug 2003    Post subject: Reply with quote

But the sharper profile means that its more eager to tip in.
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