Avon Venom and Leveling Links

[Moakster]

I am getting ready to purchase new Avons for my Midnight 05 RSV. I have the leveling links installed and have read a lot of the threads that say go to the smaller front Avon to improve the handling. My question is if I already have the links and the the bike handles great does buying the smaller front tire make a difference in the handling?

 

Moakster

[V7Goose]

http://www.venturerider.org/forum/showthread.php?t=20815

[cecdoo]

I would stay with stock size front tire, but what the heck do I know:whistling: Craig

[Squidley]

Stock size front tire and leveling links, if your inseamed challenged, then forgo the level links and go with the narrower front tire

[Moakster]

Thanks guys, new y'all would know which way to go. Ordering the 150/80HB-16 front and the 150/90HB-15 rear tomorrow.

 

Moakster

[AZSpyder]

I guess opinions and desired feel vary. With the 404 Dunlops I tried the leveling links, then removed them and lowered the front 1/2 inch. I then went with the narrow Avon with the lowered front, raising the front back to stock a few days later. For me the narrow Avon and standard suspension height is the best feel out of everything tried.

Jerry

[Al Bates]

Having the leveling links, (you can make for next to nothing) and the smaller front Avon tire makes a nice combination. Together they make a huge different.

[Double D]

Thanks guys, new y'all would know which way to go. Ordering the 150/80HB-16 front and the 150/90HB-15 rear tomorrow.

 

Moakster

 

I just ordered the rear from Dennis Kirk, $120 delivered. Got it in 2 days.

[pegscraper]

I run both the leveling links and the narrower front tire. I like it a lot. I won't be going back.

[Missionary Rider]

Just rode the bike home with new stock-sized Avons and the leveling links. Did short tryout in the parking lot but didn't want to try a real rodeo until I put a few more miles on (wear off the new coating). The Avons make a HUGE difference rolling into the curves (you should see my commute from North Little Rock to Otto!). This beast thinks it's a sport bike!

 

Yes, guys, I know I should have trashed the Bridgestones sooner but I'm just TOO CHEAP.

Lynn

[Crash]

I also have the leveling links and smaller front Avon. Like the combo!

[venture1]

Is the 150/80 HB-16 Front and the 150/90 HB- 15 Rear the stock size for the

RSV. Or is there another stock combination.

[Moakster]

Stock sizes for the RSV.