Author Topic: Best place for Bridgestone Spitfires? (Read 6259 times)

Scott S · « **on:** December 30, 2011, 11:32:51 AM »

I've pretty much decided to give the Spitfires a shot (unless someone can convince me that the Battleaxe is a better choice) and was wondering who has the best price/service these days?

This is for a '78 CB550K. I was also considering going up one size on the rear. The late K models got a little "fat" in the rear end with the seat, bigger signals, tail lamp, etc. There's currently a 100/90-18 on there and it just seems TOO skinny.
How would a 120/90 look compared to the 110/90? I guess handling may be a little sharper with the 110, but I'm no knee dragger...

And go with the 100/90-19 for the front?

Stev-o · « **Reply #1 on:** December 30, 2011, 12:33:14 PM »

I bought mine at Motorcycle Superstore, they are on sale and shipping is free w/purchase over $89.
I have a 110/90 on the rear of my '76 K, and it too looks a little small but it may be pushing it to go wider on the stock rim.
Don't forget to order tubes and rim strips too.

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/1/28/396/6020/ITEM/Bridgestone-S11-Spitfire-Sport-Touring-Blackwall-Front-Tire.aspx?WT.ac=SLIsearch

nsargeant · « **Reply #2 on:** December 30, 2011, 01:45:10 PM »

I have 120 spitfires on the back with the 100 on the front. I like the way it looks but gets into my chain guard ever so slightly.

nathan

Scott S · « **Reply #3 on:** December 30, 2011, 03:29:46 PM »

That can quickly be remedied with a Dremel tool.

Nathan, any pics? Maybe a rear 3/4 view?

chase2034 · « **Reply #4 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:00:01 PM »

anyone still sell the ones with the white lettering?

Seabass · « **Reply #5 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:05:49 PM »

I just bought some from Americanmototire.com for $123 for both with free shipping.I have used the spitfires before and like the performance,price, and with the white lettering looks pretty cool in my opinion.

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Greggo · « **Reply #6 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:28:31 PM »

I have a 110 on the front, and a 120 on the rear. I love the tires, and they look meaty on the 500.

Scott S · « **Reply #7 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:34:47 PM »

Hmm....now do I want the 100 or 90 front?

Think I'll try the 100/90 fr. and 120/90 rr. Too bad I can't get a matched set with the raised white letters.

Stev-o · « **Reply #8 on:** December 30, 2011, 04:59:43 PM »

I've got the 100 on the front on my cafe w/no fender, def looks meaty.

steam-powered man · « **Reply #9 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:07:06 PM »

try pricing tires at jake wilson too

Spanner 1 · « **Reply #10 on:** December 30, 2011, 06:42:26 PM »

Don't see a 120/90/17 for the back of my K8 750.... do not want a 130 on that rear rim as suggested at my local bike shop

... plenty of tires for an 18 in rim, but nothing smaller than a 130 for a 17 inch... baah.... Any suggestions, K7-K8 owners ?

Greggo · « **Reply #11 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:05:25 PM »

Quote from: Spanner 1 on December 30, 2011, 06:42:26 PM

Don't see a 120/90/17 for the back of my K8 750.... do not want a 130 on that rear rim as suggested at my local bike shop ... plenty of tires for an 18 in rim, but nothing smaller than a 130 for a 17 inch... baah.... Any suggestions, K7-K8 owners ?

I just got a 17" Avon on my K7 750 rear..not sure on the size other than 17", but they make 'em.

Tews19 · « **Reply #12 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:12:04 PM »

Go where Steve-o suggested. motorcycle superstore. I got mine there for the same bike you are looking for. I started a thread on this a while ago which size to go with. Stick with Honda's recommendation. they arent skinny on the bike...If this is th efirst time changing the tires in a long time, may want to get the rubber band aid thing that goes on the rim for a buck each and new tubes. Never know how rusty the inner rim is.

MoMo · « **Reply #13 on:** December 30, 2011, 07:40:16 PM »

I purchased a set for my Silverwing from Jake Wilson in Utah. It was the cheapest I found, but I have used american motorcycle tire, Dennis Kirk and the aforementioned superstore. All gave great service...Larry

Scott S · « **Reply #14 on:** December 31, 2011, 04:09:20 AM »

Tews and Nathan, I'd really love to see a rear 3/4 view of the bike with those tires on it. That would help me decide whether I want the 110 or 120.
Tews, why did you go with the 110? Simply because it's stock or ?

I just realized last night that someone put a 100/90-18 on the rear of my '78. No wonder it looks so skinny!

Tews19 · « **Reply #15 on:** December 31, 2011, 04:13:30 AM »

Ok, im getting the kids up for a wrestling tourney but give me 4 mintues. BRB w pics

Tews19 · « **Reply #16 on:** December 31, 2011, 04:20:12 AM »

Rear is a 110/90 18.... Best i could do with my garage light and iphone...

Scott S · « **Reply #17 on:** December 31, 2011, 04:55:55 AM »

Thanks. Looks much better than that 100 on my bike!

nsargeant · « **Reply #18 on:** December 31, 2011, 06:48:10 AM »

scott,

I am away from my bike today but if you can hold out until tomorrow evening would be more than glad to send you some pics.

nathan

Stev-o · « **Reply #19 on:** December 31, 2011, 07:05:00 AM »

I'd go for the 120....

nsargeant · « **Reply #20 on:** January 02, 2012, 09:38:12 AM »

scott,

here are some pics of my spitfires on my 550. i have a 120/90 in the back and a 100/90 in the front.

if you need any more just let me know

nathan

dave500 · « **Reply #21 on:** January 02, 2012, 11:09:36 PM »

nice 550 sarge!spitfires are discontinued here im told,ive used them and liked them,an oversize tire can wear the centre tread out faster on the smaller rim.

nsargeant · « **Reply #22 on:** January 03, 2012, 07:16:45 AM »

thanks dave. She has come a little ways since I bought her. Been thinking about getting her ported and polished for 2012.

nathan

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #23 on:** January 03, 2012, 01:05:43 PM »

Wow, those are some nice looking tires and the reviews on MSS are great. I'd definitely be buying a set of those right now if they shipped to Hawaii. It'd be $133 for the set :/ But since I live in Hawaii, unless I can find somewhere that'll sell MSRP (not inflated Hawaii prices) 33% off, I'll probably be paying $250+ for them

But I still give a huge thumbs up to these tires.

grcamna2 · « **Reply #24 on:** January 03, 2012, 04:14:10 PM »

Nice original CB550 Purple !

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