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itjstagame · 03-09-2006

Hey all, I realize this thread is for newer 600ccs, but. I just bought a really nice '88 Ninja 600R. 10k miles and jetted/piped.

First, reply to the above. I've only been out a couple times, but... I figured out how to operate the bike in 1/2 hour in a parking lot. This is my first bike and I'm still very new but... I'm not sure what there's really to 'get ready' for. It's a little heavier, you definately feel that going slow, but you have to be going VERY slow, and other than that, most 600s the power is very smooth, just don't use the throttle like a wild man and it will cruise like a normal bike.

Granted mine is older and carbed and probably only getting 95HP even jetted and piped and not the 125HP most 600s get now. But if I drive it up to 6-7k and not higher you can use it like a normal bike. Personally I'm loving it, especially the pull from 8k-11k, it's like a turbo ;p.

Anway,

I'm looking to buy new tires and was wondering about plus sizing. This thing comes with 16" rims, originally asking for 130/90 in the rear! I was wondering if I found a set of 17"s, is there any consideration to how big/wide will fit on my bike? What about mounting? I know nothing about bikes and how the wheels even hook to them, it seems concievable that could differ wildy.

Any suggestions on what should fit and which models/owners I should bug would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chris

03-09-2006	#182 (permalink)
itjstagame Information Assimilator BTK Expert Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Troy, NY Posts: 615	wheel selection Hey all, I realize this thread is for newer 600ccs, but. I just bought a really nice '88 Ninja 600R. 10k miles and jetted/piped. First, reply to the above. I've only been out a couple times, but... I figured out how to operate the bike in 1/2 hour in a parking lot. This is my first bike and I'm still very new but... I'm not sure what there's really to 'get ready' for. It's a little heavier, you definately feel that going slow, but you have to be going VERY slow, and other than that, most 600s the power is very smooth, just don't use the throttle like a wild man and it will cruise like a normal bike. Granted mine is older and carbed and probably only getting 95HP even jetted and piped and not the 125HP most 600s get now. But if I drive it up to 6-7k and not higher you can use it like a normal bike. Personally I'm loving it, especially the pull from 8k-11k, it's like a turbo ;p. Anway, I'm looking to buy new tires and was wondering about plus sizing. This thing comes with 16" rims, originally asking for 130/90 in the rear! I was wondering if I found a set of 17"s, is there any consideration to how big/wide will fit on my bike? What about mounting? I know nothing about bikes and how the wheels even hook to them, it seems concievable that could differ wildy. Any suggestions on what should fit and which models/owners I should bug would be appreciated. Thanks, Chris