Fork choice?

[RuZty]

I rode a CBR500R and thought it was closer to the RZ than any other new bikes I have ridden, at least in terms of handling and braking. It felt underpowered but was easy to ride and felt light and nimble. It runs a 160/60 rear and 120/70 front.

[Rockt]

I sat on a CB500F, so didn't get the riding experience, but I kind of thought the same thing. It felt compact and fit me. But there are a million of them out there and they don't wail like a 2-stroke.

So maybe I should try the 3.5" wheel I have, with a 120 tire, and if it handles too slow I can always change it.

Ordered a Katana wheel off eBay yesterday - $21.45USD! Even with conversion to CDN and shipping, it's pretty cheap. Hope it's OK. Will need a GS500 cush drive but that should be easy enough to find.

Anyway, it's 4.5" wide, so I was thinking a 150 tire should work and keep the handling fairly quick.

[p51mustang]

I am running a 150/ 60 on the rear on a vj23 wheel fits grate in the vj21 swing arm had to make up a spacer for the right side

[Rockt]

What size front are you running, P51?

[p51mustang]

running a 110/70 front tire that would be stock for a vj22 i think it will go out to 120 not sher on that

[giron]

120X60 not 120X70

[Rockt]

120X60 not 120X70

120/60 = lower profile = smaller diameter = quicker handling? Is that why you're saying 120/60 not 120/70 Giron?

[giron]

yes