Seventeens on mine. Were on when I bought it and found the handling suits me fine , a nice confident feeling to it and just getting better

[Mister T]

I’d heard so many tales about the handling it was a bit worrying. I think the main reason is that you can get good rubber for 17“ which you can’t for the standard wheels. Maybe designed for American straight roads. Anyway was told front wheel was from a YZF 600R 120/70 zr17. Rear XJ900 170/60zr17.
Anyway like I said it rides really nice and I’m hooked, finally found my dream bike.

 

[desert_max]

LoL.

Nice intro! Welcome to the fold.

 

[El Canadiense]

1st Gen and 2nd Gen ; Yamaha made poor tire i wheel size choices in my mind. If there is a 3rd Gen, hopefully they would address that issue as well as the tiny fuel tanks. Like putting an 800hp engine in a Camaro or Challenger and only putting in a 5 gallon tank and 15 inch tires.

 

[V4max]

800hp in a Chevrolet or dodge won't run long enough to use 5 gallons of gas so you'll be fine

 

[V4max]

Man I can't believe I didn't catch any hell over my comments come on guys it was a joke I was expecting the forum to overload when I hit send lol

 

[Rollie]

I’d heard so many tales about the handling it was a bit worrying. I think the main reason is that you can get good rubber for 17“ which you can’t for the standard wheels. Maybe designed for American straight roads. Anyway was told front wheel was from a YZF 600R 120/70 zr17. Rear XJ900 170/60zr17.
Anyway like I said it rides really nice and I’m hooked, finally found my dream bike.

Did the previous owner change out anything else ? Shocks , Forks , Bracing of the frame or swing arm , etc. ?

 

[Pighuntingpuppy]

Man I can't believe I didn't catch any hell over my comments come on guys it was a joke I was expecting the forum to overload when I hit send lol

Why? For the most part, I think we have civilized folk here to know when you are joking or not. By the way, I knew you were joking. Your sarcasm font is working beautifully.

 

[Rollie]

Why? For the most part, I think we have civilized folk here to know when you are joking or not. By the way, I knew you were joking. Your sarcasm font is working beautifully.

He could have cut that sentence short , by inserting " Ford " , in place of Cheverolet or Dodge , and deleting " long enough to use 5 gallons of gas ."

 

[MadMark]

Man I can't believe I didn't catch any hell over my comments come on guys it was a joke I was expecting the forum to overload when I hit send lol

I guess because most of us are over 40 or 50 years old some in their 60's. But if you want some **** lol , I got a 04 F350 that will drag just about anything you want to hook to it an it can embarrass just about any newer SS or SRT stop light to stop light. An it still knocks down 20mpg on the highway at 75mph.
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Man I can't believe I didn't catch any hell over my comments come on guys it was a joke I was expecting the forum to overload when I hit send lol

 

[El Canadiense]

Man I can't believe I didn't catch any hell over my comments come on guys it was a joke I was expecting the forum to overload when I hit send lol

I only mentioned Chev and Dodge because c'mon ... Mustangs, Jesus, my mom drove one.

 

[V4max]

Yea my mom drove a camaro and she had it worked on more then she drove it atleast your mom's mustang got her where she needed to be lol

 

[V4max]

As far as your 04 f350 I won't try dragging it but I got a grand that says my 19 f150 3.5 twin turbo will smoke your ass like your sitting still.

 

[V4max]

Unless you got over 800hp to the rear wheels you better leave your 04 at home lol

 

[V4max]

And I can get around 24 mpg

 

[MadMark]

And I can get around 24 mpg

Unless you got over 800hp to the rear wheels you better leave your 04 at home lol

If you want to hook up to my truck, I guarantee you I will pull you wherever you want to go. lol

 

[MadMark]

And I can get around 24 mpg

You need to look up five star performance, I'm pretty sure they tuned a stock truck into the 10's. It didn't look pretty but they did it and how long it will last I have no idea. I think my truck has about 500whp an maybe 800 to 900 wtr.

 

[MadMark]

You need to look up five star performance, I'm pretty sure they tuned a stock truck into the 11's. It didn't look pretty but they did it and how long it will last I have no idea. I think my truck has about 500whp an maybe 800 to 900 wtr.