Rear Tire

johnreeder

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Will a 180/60-16 fit? I'd like to lower the bike a little and of course the 60 series should give the bike a little more rubber on the pavement.
 
A suggestion. Go with shorter shocks and keep the stock tire size.

Mounting a smaller diameter tire will cause the revs to be higher at any given speed and also hit your gas mileage.

Progressive 412's can be had for a bit over $200 (less than the cost of a tire) and are a whole lot easier to install.
 
That's not a bad idea. That's what I did with my standard. The bike is geared a little too low as it is. Cruising in 5th at 70 or above, the bike could certainly use a 6th gear. I'm really surprised they didn't build it with a 6th. It seems most everyone else is using 6 speeds and sometimes as a 2nd overdrive. We all know we could use the improved fuel economy. I thought my standard was bad but, I think it gets better than the Tourer.
 
I'm not a fan of 6 speeds. With as much torque on tap, Triumph could have easily made the Rocket as a 4 speed with a 5th gear as an overdrive. just my 2c.
 
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