17" Wheel Conversion

[Nemo_imp]

Sorry, I could not resist ...
If you guys are interested, I could give you a simple rundown on some basics regarding bike geometry, riding position and suspension.
As a teaser, every wondered why a motorcycle turns, despite the front wheel is perfectly straight ( looking at all those cool knee dragging shots in magazines or on your computer ... ?)

IMO, the stock rubber probably surpasses the ability of the bike and 95% of its riders, even at a track day. And I've done a lot of track days on totally stock street bikes Check out the cover photo on my personal FaceBook page under my name: James Lucia.

1000% agreed considering riding on public roads and no matter what skill level

I have never wondered before because we've been doing it since we were kids, so the answer was "because that's how it works". However, now that you ask I wouldn't mind the explanation because I don't know.