New tire, chain and guard...

[Phenix_Rider]

Why put a 160 on such a small bike? I mean, obviously a 110/100-18 is a weird size, but something that doesn't destroy tires and rims would be better, right?

[askmrjesus]

You could shim the whole chain system outward with some SS washers behind the sprockets.

JC

[TYEster]

Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Why put a 160 on such a small bike? I mean, obviously a 110/100-18 is a weird size, but something that doesn't destroy tires and rims would be better, right?

For better traction and as much surface area for a contact patch as possible. The previous tire was a 170/65 dunlop slick. The previous bike owner bought the 160 n threw it in the deal with the bike. However he didnt calculate the correct size tire, but luckily I got it to fit. BTW my wheels are the standard 17" sportbike size, the rear is only about 5" wide similar to a ninja 250 or even an SV.