I recently put a new rear tire on my Gasgas TXT200. First thing i noticed was that the front end seemed to be plowing up and down obstacles? Also noticed that the sweet spot (balance vs. rear tire traction) on uphill climbs seems further back on the bike and the front wants to lift up quicker.

The old tire's tread was maybe 1/4 inch of tread...ok well used!!! The new one is well brand spanking new. I am wondering if I should drop the forks up front to stop the plowlike feel to the ride?

I didn't touch anything else on the bike except re and re and new rear tire and I had a really good balance and feel to the bike, now it seems out of balance?

Any ideas?

It's the extra grip! You've got so used to not having any and adjusted your riding style accordingly. Probably best to check if your throttle can be changed to a "slow" one to calm things down.

Yes, more grip is the answer to yr bizarre question.

You can do a burnout to solve this

The best solution to that problem is send me your new tyre and i can send you my well worn come slick type tyre i have at no extra charge.

What about less air pressure in the front tyre, air bleeding at the front forks.

how about shifting your weight a little (not vast amounts) up front until you get used to this extra grip and can use it to your full advantage.

how about shifting your weight a little (not vast amounts) up front until you get used to this extra grip and can use it to your full advantage.

I tried to compensate the extra grip by leaning more forward and getting my weight more on the front end of the bike, but then the rear tire slips. I guess I'll have to experiment with body position and throttle control. The tire I put on my bike is a Mitas (it was given to me for free) and I noticed that it is a little stiffer than the Mich. Perhaps I have too much air in it. I'm a ligher rider 150lbs, and usually run the rear at 3.5 psi.