2nd Question: Will a 160 Avon Distanza on a 5" Wheel Fit on an FE570?
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I tried a 160 first, but ended up switching to a 150 after the shop that did the install for the first time said it was way to tight.
I have about 2,000 km's on my 150 on the 5" wheel and it rubs very lightly w/ the chain.
Just using stock chain guides/etc... with the 160 i'd think i would of had to use something to pull the chain away from the tire even more.
2011 FE390, but swingarms are the same between all 70 degree FE's i think?
To confirm these are Distanzia tires and this was 5-6 years ago
I have about 2,000 km's on my 150 on the 5" wheel and it rubs very lightly w/ the chain.
Just using stock chain guides/etc... with the 160 i'd think i would of had to use something to pull the chain away from the tire even more.
2011 FE390, but swingarms are the same between all 70 degree FE's i think?
To confirm these are Distanzia tires and this was 5-6 years ago
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I run 160 tyres the chain rubs even on narrow 160 tyres but maybe thats because my chain is realy worn now....
Will replace my chain in a couple of weeks I have used michelin pilot power 160 rear (very wide tyre only 2-3mm clearance on both sides chain/swingarm) ,some goldpeed pre cut slick 160 tyre and bridgestone slick 160 tyre currently on the bike with 5 inch rim no problem I don't care the chain rubs the tyre it will never hit the rim.
Will replace chain/sprockets/chain guides/install chain block and instal 165 metzeler slick soon.
I don't think I will have a problem with a fresh chain the worn chain moves a lot to the sides....
I also bought a used rear metzeler 160 rain tyre it looks pretty big/wide but never tried it on the bike
Will replace my chain in a couple of weeks I have used michelin pilot power 160 rear (very wide tyre only 2-3mm clearance on both sides chain/swingarm) ,some goldpeed pre cut slick 160 tyre and bridgestone slick 160 tyre currently on the bike with 5 inch rim no problem I don't care the chain rubs the tyre it will never hit the rim.
Will replace chain/sprockets/chain guides/install chain block and instal 165 metzeler slick soon.
I don't think I will have a problem with a fresh chain the worn chain moves a lot to the sides....
I also bought a used rear metzeler 160 rain tyre it looks pretty big/wide but never tried it on the bike
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150 tyre not recommended on a 5" rim. I'm sure people have done it and all was well, but just saying - it's not recommended by manufacturers. Flattens the profile a lot.
160 Pirelli/Metzeler slicks and wets are usually way wider than 160 Michelin. Not sure if this is also the case with their road tyres.
160 Pirelli/Metzeler slicks and wets are usually way wider than 160 Michelin. Not sure if this is also the case with their road tyres.
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Yes, the rim can be offset by adjusting the spokes (if you've got clearancve on the other side, and it hasn't already been offset). Not sure how much is allowable.
KTM do a sprocket spacer - it's around 1mm thick, and is the same shape as the hub/sprocket carrier. I can't find the part number, but I have used mine on KTM's and Bergs. Should be ok to use washers, but you'd have to be careful of thickness, or could misalign the chain (also watch your sprocket bolts - they may catch on the swingarm)
KTM do a sprocket spacer - it's around 1mm thick, and is the same shape as the hub/sprocket carrier. I can't find the part number, but I have used mine on KTM's and Bergs. Should be ok to use washers, but you'd have to be careful of thickness, or could misalign the chain (also watch your sprocket bolts - they may catch on the swingarm)
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My wheel is spoked perfectly If you have a wide tyre and spoke it to the right it will rubb the swingarm!
Even the michelin 160 sometimes touched the swingarm on my 570 it had a little clearance but tyres compress/bend while riding so don't spoke it to the right till you have no clearance...
Adding washers between sprocket maybe good option but the countershaft is already a weak point on these bikes adding washers will not improve it just learn to live with a little chainrub and/or add a decent chainblock
Some people even use a grinder to the left side on the tyre when installing new tyre to get more chain clearance haha
Even the michelin 160 sometimes touched the swingarm on my 570 it had a little clearance but tyres compress/bend while riding so don't spoke it to the right till you have no clearance...
Adding washers between sprocket maybe good option but the countershaft is already a weak point on these bikes adding washers will not improve it just learn to live with a little chainrub and/or add a decent chainblock
Some people even use a grinder to the left side on the tyre when installing new tyre to get more chain clearance haha
I've heard that about the countershaft.
Just as a precaution for clearance, I ordered up the KTM rear sprocket spacer and am trying to sort a good chain block through a guy who makes ones on supermotojunkie.com.
I know some guys run thinner chains. Is there any particular chain that gives a good amount more clearance?
Just as a precaution for clearance, I ordered up the KTM rear sprocket spacer and am trying to sort a good chain block through a guy who makes ones on supermotojunkie.com.
I know some guys run thinner chains. Is there any particular chain that gives a good amount more clearance?
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Found it - No.16 on here https://www.trevorpopemotorcycles.co.uk/index.php?main_page=ktm_fiche_finder
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Ah, won't let me link to the page. It's 58710049000 Duke 2 2002 rear wheel
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I run one of the widest 520 chains (thicker side plates is better wear resistance) 5 inch rim and I guess al tyres would work on my bike.
A did erv 3 is a good narrow chain but expensive...
On Jumps I do hit the Exhaust on the right with tyre.
On the left chainrub but it works...
I guess sprocket spacer is a better idea instead of spacing the wheel more to the right not only Exhaust clearance but also you want the rear wheel to be perfect inline with the front.
I bought a chainblock from toxicmoto.com
I will fit it in a couple of weeks and post pics ;-)
A did erv 3 is a good narrow chain but expensive...
On Jumps I do hit the Exhaust on the right with tyre.
On the left chainrub but it works...
I guess sprocket spacer is a better idea instead of spacing the wheel more to the right not only Exhaust clearance but also you want the rear wheel to be perfect inline with the front.
I bought a chainblock from toxicmoto.com
I will fit it in a couple of weeks and post pics ;-)
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This is the chain rub I got on the bridgestone but I must say it was probably more a worn chain issue than the tyre being to wide...
The chain was stretched out + a lot of side play (took the chain apart yesterday and the new one has almost no sideplay and o rings look better )
Next tyre I am gonna use is the metzeler slick I am sure with a new chain I will have zero tyre rub the rain tyre will probably hit the chain sometimes but sure it will work on 5 inch rims WITHOUT using spacers or spoking the wheel offcenter
Now I also installed a good chainblock instead of the crappy 4€ one you can buy from ktm will post pics of chainblock comparisson/install later
The chain was stretched out + a lot of side play (took the chain apart yesterday and the new one has almost no sideplay and o rings look better
)Next tyre I am gonna use is the metzeler slick I am sure with a new chain I will have zero tyre rub the rain tyre will probably hit the chain sometimes but sure it will work on 5 inch rims WITHOUT using spacers or spoking the wheel offcenter
Now I also installed a good chainblock instead of the crappy 4€ one you can buy from ktm will post pics of chainblock comparisson/install later
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