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Post by frankiebaby on Mar 13, 2010 17:45:22 GMT -5
I've come across a Shinko 777 Whitewall Rear Tire 130/90H-16 I really like, but I'm unsure as to if it will fit my bike. I read somewhere on here someone was running 130 on the rear and it was fine
I do run a Spitfire 11 rear tire, 130/90-16 on my '77 without a problem. But this is not the stock width for a Standard. This is the right width for a SPecial. The right width for a Standard is 110 but 120 would be correct too. With the 130, there is very little room between the tire walls and the swing arm. Hope this helps.
Francois
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Post by petesxs on May 25, 2010 20:13:38 GMT -5
Cheng Shins are good. Kendas are horrible! You'll kill yourself on those things. Dunlop 501s are good. I ride Metzeler ME880s and like them. Metzeler Lasertecs or Avon Roadrunners are good too. Check for fitment though. I've heard good things about IRC Duros. Bridgestones are good as are Pirelli. Metzeler and Pirelli are combined, though Metzeler makes only motorcycle tires while Pirelli makes both car and bike tires.
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Post by pamcopete on May 25, 2010 20:23:54 GMT -5
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Post by xsleo on May 29, 2010 12:18:09 GMT -5
I found a place www.motorcycle-superstore.com has the Spitfires. fronts $55.99. 110-18 rears $59.99, 120's $62.99. 130-16 rears $68.99. free shipping over $75 order with 1-3 days shipping. If you like the Dunlop 404's They run $56.99 for front, $70.99 130 rear, $75.99 for 120, $68.99 110 They have other brands. Might be worth checking out. The tires I run on my Harley are about $30 less per pair than I have found anywhere else. The 650 is getting close on the front and the 18 rear is due. The 16 rear is about 1/3 worn. I think I'll get my new ones there. |
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Post by alee on Aug 22, 2010 18:15:27 GMT -5
I built a street tracker with 19" wheels front and rear. The only tires I can find are the DT2 dirt track tires which do not last very long. Does anyone know of a DOT tire approx. 4.5- 5.0" wide for these tires?? thanks for the help. al
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Post by petesxs on Nov 7, 2010 18:41:14 GMT -5
Oh, just shrug and pay the extra for good tires. They're worth it and you'll enjoy your XS more. Avons are very good. Cheng Shins were good, too, if they're still making then. So are Maxxis, I understand. Don't go near Kendas, which truly suck. Pirellis MT66s are nothing special and a little hard, like Metzeler ME880s. I would try the Continental K181 Twins.
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Post by petesxs on Mar 29, 2011 17:11:22 GMT -5
Are Cheng Shins still being made? If so, they're good. Kendas are trash. I have read good things about Maxxis but have never tried them. I've never ridden IRCs. Pirelli MT66s are okay and that's all. Metzelers are hard. Dunlops are standard on you know who. The venerable Conti Twins are still great. Avons are best, in my opinion. I've had Road Runners and now Venoms. They're worth whatever premium you'd pay because the bike is more enjoyable than the $75-100 extra would lead you to expect.
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Post by tomterrific on Mar 29, 2011 22:06:06 GMT -5
The cheap bias sport touring tires of the moment are Shinko 712. I bought a set last summer for $84 shipped to my door from motorcycle superstore.
Tom Graham
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