130/90?

Casiper · 08-15-2017, 02:17 PM

Is there any issues if I put a 130/90-16 in the front to match a rear commander in the rear?

**ringadingh** · 08-15-2017, 02:38 PM

Its no problem at all, Ive been using a Shinko 130/90 since last summer, and will replace it with another next spring.

redjay · 08-15-2017, 02:48 PM

I have a Metzeler 888 front and a Michelin Commander II rear on my Yamaha 1300.

The front Commander II felt like a brick compared to the Metzeler. I probably wont get as much mileage out of the Metzeler but it is a more comfortable and smoother ride.

Casiper · 08-15-2017, 03:04 PM

Nice to hear. I do also run a shinko in the front and a commander on the Rear. I do like them. Might stick with that. I was just wondering. Thank you guys!

Peg · 08-15-2017, 03:10 PM

Later Vulcans have a 130 front tire OEM. I changed out the 150 on my Nomad to a 130, and found the handling much improved. It seemed to drop more easily into corners, felt more nimble. The Voyager comes with a 130, so I guess Kaw came to the same conclusion?

Spondulas · 08-15-2017, 03:36 PM

I assume you have been using the 150/80 size. It won't be an issue but you will notice a slight difference in the steering. It will feel "lighter" and more responsive than the OEM size. If you have been using the Bridgestone OEM tires, the new tire will last about twice as long.

**plumber63** · 08-15-2017, 05:50 PM

I just put a 130/90 on mine @ 3300 miles ago. Replace a 150/80 of the same brand and model. There is defiantly a difference in the handling, It is a lot more sensitive. It seem to take almost no movement of the bars to make it go one way or the other. Seem almost to sensitive at speeds below 35. Its a Bridgestone Spitfire tire. I got 20,000 miles out of the first one, it handle rain and the twisty at speed very well. Its never feels unsafe. Also the tread is a lot deeper than the Commander IIs. It does have a center rain grove, which some don't like, especially on rain groove roads.
I also did the steering head bearings at the same time, so I'm sure some of the change is do to this also.

redjay · 08-15-2017, 06:04 PM

The 130/90 likely has a smaller contact patch than a 150/80 making the 130/90 easier to turn at all speeds.

Casiper · 08-16-2017, 10:16 AM

Thank you all for the feedback. I've used most of the one described here. Spitfire with a 700 Magna years back, had amazing miles with that, but the bike didn't weigh as much as my vulcan. I'm thinking to try a front tire on a 130/60-16...

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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Its no problem at all, Ive been using a Shinko 130/90 since last summer, and will replace it with another next spring. __________________ 2002 Nomad aka Bountyhunter VBA #27 VROC #18951
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Peg Sr. Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: West Coast, North Island, New Zealand Posts: 1,375	Later Vulcans have a 130 front tire OEM. I changed out the 150 on my Nomad to a 130, and found the handling much improved. It seemed to drop more easily into corners, felt more nimble. The Voyager comes with a 130, so I guess Kaw came to the same conclusion? __________________ Nothing screams poor workmanship like wrinkles in the duct tape '02 1500 blonde Nomad (Sold) '97 800 burgundy Classic (Sold) Login or Register to Remove Ads
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08-15-2017, 05:50 PM	#7
plumber63 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 983	I just put a 130/90 on mine @ 3300 miles ago. Replace a 150/80 of the same brand and model. There is defiantly a difference in the handling, It is a lot more sensitive. It seem to take almost no movement of the bars to make it go one way or the other. Seem almost to sensitive at speeds below 35. Its a Bridgestone Spitfire tire. I got 20,000 miles out of the first one, it handle rain and the twisty at speed very well. Its never feels unsafe. Also the tread is a lot deeper than the Commander IIs. It does have a center rain grove, which some don't like, especially on rain groove roads. I also did the steering head bearings at the same time, so I'm sure some of the change is do to this also. __________________ Troy Donat VBA #02401 2015 Voyager 2006 1600 Nomad black(sold) 2016 Salem, Antlers, 2017 Eureka Springs, Lake George, Antlers 2018 Custer NR, Antlers Last edited by plumber63; 08-15-2017 at 10:14 PM.
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08-16-2017, 10:16 AM	#9
Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	Thank you all for the feedback. I've used most of the one described here. Spitfire with a 700 Magna years back, had amazing miles with that, but the bike didn't weigh as much as my vulcan. I'm thinking to try a front tire on a 130/60-16... Last edited by Casiper; 08-16-2017 at 10:45 AM.
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08-15-2017, 02:48 PM	#3
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	I have a Metzeler 888 front and a Michelin Commander II rear on my Yamaha 1300. The front Commander II felt like a brick compared to the Metzeler. I probably wont get as much mileage out of the Metzeler but it is a more comfortable and smoother ride.
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08-15-2017, 03:04 PM	#4
Casiper Jr. Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Palm Beach Posts: 40	Nice to hear. I do also run a shinko in the front and a commander on the Rear. I do like them. Might stick with that. I was just wondering. Thank you guys!
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08-15-2017, 03:36 PM	#6
Spondulas Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dickson, Tennessee Posts: 110	I assume you have been using the 150/80 size. It won't be an issue but you will notice a slight difference in the steering. It will feel "lighter" and more responsive than the OEM size. If you have been using the Bridgestone OEM tires, the new tire will last about twice as long.
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08-15-2017, 06:04 PM	#8
redjay Top Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 6,926	The 130/90 likely has a smaller contact patch than a 150/80 making the 130/90 easier to turn at all speeds.
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