Looks like i'm hooked!

[s.langham]

Hi all,

I went and got my learners a couple months ago and got straight into it purchasing a 1999 ZZR250 a week later!

since then ive done 6500kms on the thing including taking it to Aucks (from welly), ive dropped it (damn but i was wearing all my gears so i bounced and jst scractched my fairings)
I've been asking round and know a bit about my toy now (wil be servicing it myself and it needs doin soon aas)

one question- i need a new front tyre but wanted to go wider than the 100/80/17, how wide can i go on the standard rim? im looking at a Metzeler Marathon 120/60/17
will this be the ticket?

[White trash]

Hi and welcome.

The only thing you'll acheive from going to a bigger tyre size is fucking up thye perfectly good handling.

[XTC]

Yeah stick with the standard sizes.. going wider will only upset the profile changing the handling and wear characteristics of the tyre. Change your oil and filter every 5-8000Kms and your ZZR will take you a long way.

[ching_ching]

Hi SL,

I echo what's been mentioned in the previous posts, stick to the original tyre specs to preserve the handling aspects. Skill up on the ZZR and have fun cause once you get your full ticket, tyre dimensions won't be an issue .

BTW a 1990 ZZR250 was my very first bike when I was on da learners.

ching

[XTC]

Or you could put some 20" chromies on it and a boom box.....

[thehollowmen]

Or you could put some 20" chromies on it and a boom box.....

bad and wrong bad and wrong ... lalallalallalalalalalla I can't hear you lalalallalaaa

[Waylander]

Welcome to the site mate. Enjoy it and have fun.

[Coyote]

Or you could put some 20" chromies on it and a boom box.....

And bodykit, spoiler, intercooler, big bore exhaust, low profile tyres, neons, NOS, tinted windscreen, dude, you would be so bling

Wilkommen to the site

[SPORK]

'99 ZZR?

They made them that late? Oooh. Learn something everyday. Except for those days were I get drugged and put in a boot of a car and taken on long distances across the country where they threaten me and tell me I'm going to die. The only thing I've learnt from those is that if you cry after the first beating, they usually stop

[Coyote]

'99 ZZR?

They made them that late? Oooh. Learn something everyday. Except for those days were I get drugged and put in a boot of a car and taken on long distances across the country where they threaten me and tell me I'm going to die. The only thing I've learnt from those is that if you cry after the first beating, they usually stop

That sure explains a lot. And to think I had another idea of why you mysteriously disappeared those days.

[XTC]

And bodykit, spoiler, intercooler, big bore exhaust, low profile tyres, neons, NOS, tinted windscreen, dude, you would be so bling

Wilkommen to the site

Now you're just being silly.....

[Joni]

Hi welcome to KB!
Have fun and dont take things too seriously...

This is from Wari - , he's due back this weekend, once he returns you will get the "genuine" article so to speak...

[Coyote]

Now you're just being silly.....

Phff, am not

Almost forgot, 22" Chrome Snowflake spinners, Flame or Lightning Vinlys, RacePro Rally seats with racing seatbelts (as if your going to use them, and I'm sure you can put them on the bike somehow), custom speed and tacho, don't forget to make your neons pulse, carbon fibre side mirrors, shaker hood, PINSTRIPES!!! must have pinstripes (makes car go faster), Silver backed rear headlights, air intakes on roof, suspension kit (including Level 3 hydrolics of course) and a pair of pink fluffy dice. Have I covered everything?

[Riff Raff]

Welcome to KB

[Jantar]

You've found the right place to chat with, and learn from other motorcylists.

I would endorse the comments made by others on here about NOT increasing the tyre width on your front wheel. A narrower front tyre helps with a nice quich turn in, and also helps to ensure that if you do start running your tyres right on the edge, then the rear will run out of grip before the front.

Welcome to the group.