The 130 will turn in faster. The vast majority of racers or performance oriented riders run the more narrow tire. The 140s mostly go to riders looking to add a bit of style. Either will work well for daily riders, so it's just a personal preference thing...

 

Less material equals less weight, 130 is smaller than 140 so less weight.

I've been running 140 rears since around 2015-16 time frame

Use to use Michelin power now switched to shinko tires.
https://www.ebay.com/p/Shinko-87-42...vt=1&mktype=pla&googleloc=9032188&device=c&mkcid=2&chn=ps&campaignid=1907933686

 

Curious why you wouldn't order tires from us (or any other vendor that directly supports this community) instead of eBay, who doesn't give three craps about you....

 

i just ordered a 120/80 for my rear, slightly taller and skinnier than the stock one.

 

My 140 tire coupled with a 428 chain definitely bogged the bike a little; the chain was a bigger impact than the tire, but the tire did change the final drive a bit.

I'm hitting about 72 mph with a 12.2 piston and TB cam - with different sprockets and a good straight I imagine 75 would be possible but the stock head is really choking at this point.

 

Thanks for the reply guys... I will probably stay on the 130's for sure. Even I like the look of the 140 I like the performance and I don't want to give it up for the look.

 

i just tried to buy a tire online, with this new court case settlement certain states can now charge state tax online even to people who do not live in their state.

 

To be real clear, it’s your money, and you can certainly spend it where and how you want. My point is, we innovate a lot of products for the community, host the single best event in the nation at a financial loss, and provide a ton of industry support. I’m sure we’re not the only shop here that try’s to do the same. Chapparel runs a great long-standing business, but they’re not particularly concerned with the betterment of this community the way several of us are. In short .... We appreciate your support and the opportunity to impress, beyond the sale....

 

MNNTHBX, with all do respect sir but I don't understand how this help my question and all turned into a vendor looking for business. I appreciate your support to the community and how active you are here but I don't think this type of comments really help your business. Just my 2 cents but stuff like this push me to just look around in other places.