Topic: Looking for wheel and tire advice...check out these pics!

[Zev Fisher]

Hi All,

I have a 1975 CB750 (bike with aluminum tank pictured below) and I'm looking to change up the tire/wheel configuration to give the bike a more stretched, more agressive stance.  I'm currently running a 100/90-19 in front on the stock 19" rim, and a 130/90 in the rear on a 3" wide by 16" drop center rim (Avon Venom X tires on both).

I think the 19" front wheel and tire combo looks good, but I'd like to switch up the rear and I'm not really sure what size to go with. I love the open, wide stance and symmetrical look of the two other bikes pictured (the chopper and the orange 550) and was hoping for a little guidance in choosing a wheel tire combo for the back of my bike which might help achieve this.

Is it possible to do a 19" rim like the front, or is that overkill? Also not sure about availability? Do you think I could get this type of look with something like a 3.00"x18" rim and 130/ 70 or 80 tire? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Falken]

I'm just starting my build , but i too am making some wheel decisions.
Like you i like the symetrical look (or at least close to it), i'd like a 19/19 or a 19/18 set up in spokes or something one piece.

google "anatomy of a cafe racer" his build has a 19/19 set up...i think he got the rear off a norton commando (not sure whch year though)...so it can be done.

Best.

[Retro Rocket]

It is far more common to have 18 front and rear when balancing wheel sizes, better tire selection as well, 18 rear and 19 front is stock and probably what suits best..

[Rgconner]

Raising the back or lowering the front will give you a steeper head angle, thus quicker handling.

How much? I dunno. Perhaps some who has ridden both could quantify it.

[Zev Fisher]

Anyone know where I can score a 2.50x18" rear rim which will lace up to a honda hub?

[liPPy]

Buchanans :http://www.buchananspokes.net/products/excel_dimpled_aluminum_rims.asp

Anyone know where I can score a 2.50x18" rear rim which will lace up to a honda hub?

[andy750]

Anyone know where I can score a 2.50x18" rear rim which will lace up to a honda hub?

I have this on my CB750. Its a Buchanans wheel which is now on my K2. I am also in Boston (Roslindale) and Id really like to buy your aluminum gas tank!!! Where did you get it?

thanks
Andy

[Zev Fisher]

Cool! I'm over in Somerville, Got the tank from benji