I am tweaking the performance/stability of my new 650 LE just installed 26 12 12 blackwaters they seem to fit on the existing rims... what are others using and have you had any problems or not? thanks

 

I have 27x10 and 27x12 Maxxis Mud Bugs on my stock wheels and have had no problems with them. I did take the bike in for its first service and they found the oil filter to have been put on crossthreaded from the factory. Other than that its been perfect!

 

what kind of riding do you do? I have had stability issues. When I'm off camber etc. feels like I am going over. However, with the new 12" tires, it seems like it has become alot more solid....

 

i run 28x9.5 and 28x11 589M/Ts on my LE, it definitly feels alot more stable than it did with the stock tires, it seemed like the stock tires rolled under the wheels especially in the front,but after installing the 589s and adjusting the spring rate on the shocks it feels very stable in rough terrain

 

i run 27x12x12 rear and 27x10x12 frt mudlites and the bike seems really stable even though it sits higher

 

I ride in a little of everything....hill climbing, mud, rocks. Have you played with your shock settings?? What air pressures are you running? It may take a bit to get accoustomed to the feel of the height of this beast! I had a sport quad before buying a 500i last year....took about 50 miles till I got comfortable with the seat height.

 

I have adjusted the springs, I run at about 4 PSI rear and 7.5 on the front. The height of the machine is not an issue the fact that it doesn't do well off camber really tippy, however I have put 26 12 12's all the way around and it definately feels like a real machine now...
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