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another tire question???

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i have a question about chenshin tires{front}...........i know everyone on here dont like them, but the question i have is, do they not handle well, or some other reason? .........my wr 250{yamaha 2t} dont handle to well. it wants to push the front in turns........and i got to looking, and quess what.....it has a chenshin tire :evil: .........do you think if i switch the tire, itll help?
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Post by Indawoods »

It will help but I would also look at the level of the forks in the trees... drop the front a bit.

The Chin **** tires are not made of anything I would call rubber. They are not made of anything that is pliable or that will grip. They are dangerous IMO.
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Post by gregp »

The short answer: Yes, replacing that tire with a quality tire will help.
Inda is also correct, drop the front (raise the tubes up 1/4" or so in the triple clamps) will help a great deal. You can also go about this by addressing the rear end - raise it a bit using the preload adjusters...
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Post by kdxmaniac »

thanks........i have a brand new kenda ill try.........and ill also try moving the forks. i have them all the way down{flush} right now.
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my bikes
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96 ktm 300
96 XR400R
07 hayabusa
77 kz 1000
85 goldwing 1200
02 BIG DOG PITBULL

gone but not forgotten
96 kdx 200
98 ktm 380 "because it dang near killed me!"
97 ktm 360
96 ktm 250
93 wr 250
94 dr 350s
93 kx 250
07 gsxr 1000
99 bandit 1200
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Post by kdxmaniac »

and i forgot to say.....thanks for helping{even thou it not a kdx}
my bikes
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96 ktm 300
96 XR400R
07 hayabusa
77 kz 1000
85 goldwing 1200
02 BIG DOG PITBULL

gone but not forgotten
96 kdx 200
98 ktm 380 "because it dang near killed me!"
97 ktm 360
96 ktm 250
93 wr 250
94 dr 350s
93 kx 250
07 gsxr 1000
99 bandit 1200
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Post by gregp »

Try moving the forks in 1/4" increments, and do not raise the forks more than an inch, or you may risk having the tire contact the fender upon hard compression. You should find a good compromise before you get that far, anyway. Once you get close, go to 1/8" increments to dial the handling in to your preferences.
Good luck!
2004 Dual Sported KDX200
1999 Ninja 250 (Daughter's)
1996 DR 650 (stock, mostly street use)
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