does anybody know what is the absolute maximum with rear tire I can put on my 96 ex500??
This. I had 140 and didn't like it at all.FOG said:Something else to think about with tire size.
When you fit a larger rear tire it has a different radius of the tread form. this causes a change in the alignment of the contact patches as the bike is leaned over.
This usually causes an increase in effort to make the bike turn.
Think the the shift in contact patch alignment is contrary to the direction of the turn.
You may not like it.
FOG