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    WTB tires for my Hawk

    I need a set of tires for the hawk i just got from doc, any one want to sell a used set?

    160 17" rear and 110 17" front?

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Motard guys or Hawk guys for take offs.

    Boston Moto or Sto or Street and Comp for new. Oh wait you want Dunlops... Who sells those at the track?

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    I have what u need

    hawk prep'd F2 front end with emulators and a 120 frt tire and dual disc ........ etc etc

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Bridgestone and Pirelli both make a 110 front, you get a choice of compounds in the Pirelli, just one offering from Bridgestone. Unless you've got a built motor, that 110 front should be more than enough to get the job done.

    Bridgestone is paying contingency in all ranks and classes this year, so you could go for a BT090 front and a BT090, BT002 or BT003 rear if you want to try and chase that. Novice grids for small machines have been a lil light this year though so they are typically only paying out to 1st or 2nd place at the moment.

    For rains, a 125GP rear flipped around is about perfect on a 3" front rim.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by The Crashing Tomato View Post
    I have what u need

    hawk prep'd F2 front end with emulators and a 120 frt tire and dual disc ........ etc etc
    Hmmm... I have the nice forks in it but dual disk and 120 tire sounds nice. Sending PM.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by The Crashing Tomato View Post
    I have what u need

    hawk prep'd F2 front end with emulators and a 120 frt tire and dual disc ........ etc etc

    He has the forks and he is running Ptwins so no F2 yet.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by Doc View Post
    He has the forks and he is running Ptwins so no F2 yet.
    The Hawk ran a 160 rear stock?

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    The Hawk ran a 160 rear stock?
    Thats whats on it, would a 150 be better? There not exactly power houses.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    What's the rim width back there? That'll determine the ideal size, but going smaller than 160 in back means you're pretty much restricted to Bridgestone BT090s, which so far have worked for me. If the bike is stock, I'd say run the smallest rubber the rim wants, and keep the rolling weight down.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    We all run 160's but I have been told it might turn in a little quicker with a 150. I think 150's are kinda hard to find at the track.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    What's the rim width back there? That'll determine the ideal size, but going smaller than 160 in back means you're pretty much restricted to Bridgestone BT090s, which so far have worked for me. If the bike is stock, I'd say run the smallest rubber the rim wants, and keep the rolling weight down.
    Right now ill put anything on that will fit that i can get cheap or used. 150 should turn in well 160 will work also. it came with a 160 stock according to some random website.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalo..._SUPERCORSA_SC

    So the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa IS available in a 150, which is the native size for that rim.

    http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/produ...lax/bt090.html

    Bridgestone suggests a 150 or 160 for that rim width.

    http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/produ...x/bt003rs.html

    Interestingly, you can get the BT003RS in 140 or 150 widths now, and a 110 front... so a new option above the BT090s.

    So pick the vendor you like to work with, you can get good tires either way.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    Quote Originally Posted by Kurlon View Post
    http://www.us.pirelli.com/web/catalo..._SUPERCORSA_SC

    So the Pirelli Diablo Supercorsa IS available in a 150, which is the native size for that rim.

    http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/produ...lax/bt090.html

    Bridgestone suggests a 150 or 160 for that rim width.

    http://mc.bridgestone.co.jp/en/produ...x/bt003rs.html

    Interestingly, you can get the BT003RS in 140 or 150 widths now, and a 110 front... so a new option above the BT090s.

    So pick the vendor you like to work with, you can get good tires either way.
    Great info, Thanks. I am going to try and find some take offs first due to a small budget but that is GREAT info on the tire sizes might go that way if i cant find a cheap set.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    I ran a 150 on my EX

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    do we really have to pull the G card here?????

    CALLING NT650GT CALLING GINO

    CCS ULTRA LIGHT SUPERBIKE NATIONLS CHAMPION ---> GINO BERRIO .... what size rear tire did u run all during your championship charge towards Daytona and the championship?

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    Quote Originally Posted by The Crashing Tomato View Post
    do we really have to pull the G card here?????

    CALLING NT650GT CALLING GINO

    CCS ULTRA LIGHT SUPERBIKE NATIONLS CHAMPION ---> GINO BERRIO .... what size rear tire did u run all during your championship charge towards Daytona and the championship?
    160 and so did SMF.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    On bikes with twice the yank of a stock Hawk... : )

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    too many factors here to geek out about ...... just run it and have fun.

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    Re: WTB tires for my Hawk

    With the limited amount of 150's out there a 160 fits fine on the 4.5" rear rim.

    If you can get a 150 Race DOT for P-twin I would go that route. Little less weight. The 160 does not allow the most optimal contsct patch. Bit it is still good for 17's.

    A 160 fits perfectly on a 5" rear rim.

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