Tyre profile matters too, as an old tyre, especially if you do a lot of highway miles, gets squared off in the centre. Sometime, the new tyre, with the correct profile will just feel so much more nimble too.
The stock tire ( Dunlop ) is a more square tire . Giving the impression of riding the edge of a table. I went to Metzler 260/40 for a more rounded profile and eliminating the table edge feeling. My bike is lowered and this 1 inch taller tire helped reclaim some corner clearance.
Ok. Different strokes for different folks. I have no experience with Dunlop so I’ll take your word for it. My experience with the Metzler 260 vs the 240 is night and day. This bike have a limited lean limit. Lowering it to me is not an option. I do understand searching for that custom look but just not for me. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Ride safe.
64 years old and really enjoying the 9, I’ve went from Dunlop elite stock 240 and upsized to Metzler 260 , Dunlop is definitely a flatter tire, and requires a little more effort handling compared to the Metzler, and if you measure from edge of tread to edge there is only 10mm difference more on the Metzler, and being more rounded it eases the handling drastically. My 2 cents.
I think the Metzler is a great tire. Handles great even in wet weather. Your measurements is interesting. The 260 is capable and required a little more effort for me than the 240 but still great. Thanks for putting in your 2 cents. Thanks for watching and commenting.
I like this. I just put a Avon Cobra Chrome 260 on mine. I can still break out 16ft uturns. I love the 9. The 260 does require alot of effort, especially at low speed. The 240 is more mobile. For me, the 260 feels better overall for my style.
It might take a little bit more effort but still doable. I was told the Avon is a great tire. It’s great you can do 16ft Uturns with the 260. Thanks for watching. Keep Rocking the 9. It’s a great bike.
I don’t understand what you mean by light. Elaborate a little more. Nothing feel light about this big beast. It handle way better in turns to me but depends on the type of riding you do.
61 and enjoying your machine. Love it 58 and hope to be doing it in my 80s.
Thanks. I’ll be 60 next month and hope to be riding also in my 80s.
Tyre profile matters too, as an old tyre, especially if you do a lot of highway miles, gets squared off in the centre. Sometime, the new tyre, with the correct profile will just feel so much more nimble too.
@@TheChromeRonin absolutely. Thanks for watching.
I have a 250 on my bike, and I be LEANING my beast in the corners...
But, the approach to the corner, turn is important!!!
Absolutely. I think a 240 is a good compromise. I felt a big difference with the 260. Thanks
I meant a 250 is a good compromise
I'm 61 and still enjoying my 2016 M50
Good for you. Suzuki make great bikes. Thanks for the comment ride safe.
The stock tire ( Dunlop ) is a more square tire . Giving the impression of riding the edge of a table. I went to Metzler 260/40 for a more rounded profile and eliminating the table edge feeling. My bike is lowered and this 1 inch taller tire helped reclaim some corner clearance.
Ok. Different strokes for different folks. I have no experience with Dunlop so I’ll take your word for it. My experience with the Metzler 260 vs the 240 is night and day. This bike have a limited lean limit. Lowering it to me is not an option. I do understand searching for that custom look but just not for me. Thanks for watching and commenting my friend. Ride safe.
64 years old and really enjoying the 9, I’ve went from Dunlop elite stock 240 and upsized to Metzler 260 , Dunlop is definitely a flatter tire, and requires a little more effort handling compared to the Metzler, and if you measure from edge of tread to edge there is only 10mm difference more on the Metzler, and being more rounded it eases the handling drastically. My 2 cents.
I think the Metzler is a great tire. Handles great even in wet weather. Your measurements is interesting. The 260 is capable and required a little more effort for me than the 240 but still great. Thanks for putting in your 2 cents. Thanks for watching and commenting.
53 riding an M109. Had it since I was 46…. You can’t play with this thing; she demands respect.
Absolutely. You have to establish that your the BOSS.
I like this. I just put a Avon Cobra Chrome 260 on mine. I can still break out 16ft uturns. I love the 9. The 260 does require alot of effort, especially at low speed. The 240 is more mobile. For me, the 260 feels better overall for my style.
It might take a little bit more effort but still doable. I was told the Avon is a great tire. It’s great you can do 16ft Uturns with the 260. Thanks for watching. Keep Rocking the 9. It’s a great bike.
Love the video!
Thanks my friend I appreciate you.
Amazing driving with Jerry class 🤨 just awesome man
Thanks. Was fun. Returned back and did a lot better with the bike raised but he never recorded it.
@@richthereturnrider6737 By the way, how much does the class cost?
@@addf6045 was $175 return within a year for 1/2 price.
@@richthereturnrider6737 Thanks bro
Your welcome my brother
As you stated riding the BULL takes deliberate actions to ride . It will intimidate with speed and size if the rider becomes to relaxed.
Absolutely. This m109 require you to be the BOSS.
went from 260 to the stock 240, hate how light it feels
I don’t understand what you mean by light. Elaborate a little more. Nothing feel light about this big beast. It handle way better in turns to me but depends on the type of riding you do.
I run a 300, it severely impacts agility.
It does but probably looks great. Sorry about the late response. Been having problems with getting my comments. Thanks for watching.
Cool
Thanks
Think of going with 250 avon cobra crome for rear. Anyone here have experience with this on their 9
@@deonsavoury4867 not me
went from 260 to the stock 240, hate how light it feels