180 on the 22. 160 on the 19
I had the 160 Conti on too, but prefer the look of the treaded tyres which also allow off road excursions (some great unsealed roads and green lanes around these parts) and as a dual sport tyre, they're surprisingly capable on the road and only a centimetre narrower. The aggressive tread pattern makes up for it. I have a 190 on the R1 and didn't want to get greedy 🤣 . Also, it isn't the direction I wanted to take the FTR in at all. It does look brilliant with the 180 though.180 on the 22. 160 on the 19
Mmmm, but I'm not in Australia so none of that applies does it? And actually, these petty arbitrary rules differ throughout the world. Unbelievably, it is still technically illegal in the UK to have a black visor on the road following a law passed in the 1980s.Mmmm no front guard and no chain guard. Amazing what you guys can get away with over there on road. There’s two rather large fines there for us Aussies. And a possible defect notice.
Well obviously not in your country but I was just pointing out what you guys get away with that we don’t. And I ride with a dark visor all the time. Helps me with night blinding from headlights and they don’t star like clears do.Mmmm, but I'm not in Australia so none of that applies does it? And actually, these petty arbitrary rules differ throughout the world. Unbelievably, it is still technically illegal in the UK to have a black visor on the road following a law passed in the 1980s.
Well why mention it then? Still not sure what point you were making? I've removed the guards because I prefer the look and because I can. Also, by the same token, in Austrailia 'you get away' with things that we don't in the UK and likewise America.Well obviously not in your country but I was just pointing out what you guys get away with that we don’t. And I ride with a dark visor all the time. Helps me with night blinding from headlights and they don’t star like clears do.
Fair play - I get that. It came across more as an admonishment though. Perhaps the "Mmmmm" didn't help.It was purely an observation mate. Take it as you will.
That brings back dreadful memories of the dark days (90s and 00s). Victimisation from jobsworths that would pursue you or pull you over simply because you were on a bike. I see why you are receptive to the conformance aspect. It wasn't unusual to get hauled in on a 'spot check' and fine that you rode away with a stack of endorsements and fines (undersize licence plate, race exhaust, black visor).Problem with text. Mmmm was interesting. And I can tell you we have some of the strictest road compliance laws here. They vary from state to state but we don’t get away with much here. And it’s usually when your pulled over then they go through you and your bike like a dose of salts.
I have both. They are the same yet entirely different. The '22 is a streetable version of the OG. If you're researching wheels and such for the 19 like the new version get that one. It already has what your looking for. All in all, I love both. The tune is great for both and Go Loydz in any case. The bikes are MORE fun afterward. That being said. I love the 19 because you have to ride it. The 22 is a fantastic smoother version that I feel is a little more forgiving.Good day! Not an owner of an FTR (yet...) but looking at a couple of 2019's for sale in my area.
Questions:
1) From reviews and videos I have seen that the fueling on the 2022 is smoother than the previous models, however one of the bikes I am looking at (both have the Akro's) has the Dynojet Tuner. Should that have cured most of the fueling issues I have heard of?
2) I see that I can mount the 17" wheels in the future should I think it worthwhile, but does mounting the 17" wheels on a previous model FTR affect the suspension set up greatly?
Thanks all.
190/55-17160 right?
Flickability can be easily improved by raising the rear of the bike (steepening fork rake), and lower bars.👍🏻I would think the two primary differences will be aesthetics and flick ability, due the 19" front wheel.
Agree, but I enjoy the contrast with my other bikes, especially since it keeps the latent squid in me at bay. 🙂Flickability can be easily improved by raising the rear of the bike (steepening fork rake), and lower bars.👍🏻