180/60 tire and hugger

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Paab

Joined Apr 2015

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Massachusetts

Discussion Starter
• Sep 7, 2016

• #1

I am replacing the stock tires finally and I went with Rosso Corsa IIs in 180/60. I'm a track guy and this taller rear tire profile is more what I'm used to. I think it will suit this bike quite nicely.

BUT, it barely fits under the hugger. I'm thinking at speed, it will rub. Guess I will have to mod the hugger, ditch it altogether, or get one with more room. Anyone replace the hugger? What brand and is there more room than stock?

 

monocog007

Joined Oct 2015

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Minnesota

• Sep 7, 2016

• #2

I'd attempt to run it. Check it after a track day or a few hundred miles for marks or rubbing. Just my 2 cents.

 

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Paab

Joined Apr 2015

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Massachusetts

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• Sep 7, 2016

• #3

monocog007 said:

I'd attempt to run it. Check it after a track day or a few hundred miles for marks or rubbing. Just my 2 cents.

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Oh, I will try. It's touching a tad just on the stand.

 

monocog007

Joined Oct 2015

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Minnesota

• Sep 7, 2016

• #4

I think it will depend on how far the hugger is going to flex. Did you have a Motard or a Strada? I know they use different rear huggers.

 

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ferdi

Joined Jan 2015

354 Posts | 5+

Austria

• Sep 7, 2016

• #5

i suppose, fixing it with some washers will get it high enough

 

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Paab

Joined Apr 2015

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Massachusetts

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• Sep 7, 2016

• #6

Hmm, as suspected it rubs pretty badly under way. I thought of raising the hugger with washers, but it attaches to both horizontal and vertical surfaces of the swingarm making that a real PITA. I think I will remove it and oval out the vertical holes so I can tilt it more... or cut it.

 

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Paab

Joined Apr 2015

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Massachusetts

Discussion Starter
• Sep 9, 2016

• #7

Ok. I was able to gain some clearance by ovaling the holes. As i suspected the tires are brilliant on this thing. Handles soooo much better. Falls into turns and affers more grip and feedback than the stockers.