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Offline Scott S

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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #25 on: January 17, 2015, 05:10:34 PM »
 The 16" rear looks better in person, but I agree..... the 18" rear is the way to go.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #26 on: January 17, 2015, 05:13:24 PM »
 And the Yamaha wheel is very close. I have both. I'll see what I can do about getting a side by side pic.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #27 on: January 17, 2015, 06:23:51 PM »
16" rear
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #28 on: January 17, 2015, 10:35:12 PM »
550 rear Lesters rarely come by, 750 rear see more often
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #29 on: January 18, 2015, 06:05:39 AM »
I love me some lesters. 
Have used them on almost every SOHC I have owned.
Prices are all over the map, but always expensive for a set with an 18 rear.
As stated 19 is common for the front, but 18 was an option.


A K1 I was building up years ago.



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My next project.  Just scored the wheels cheap
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #30 on: January 18, 2015, 06:06:07 AM »
There is a thread here somewhere that has all the #s that help ID lesters
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #31 on: January 18, 2015, 07:54:31 AM »
This is great information everyone. Thank you
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #32 on: January 18, 2015, 11:45:41 AM »
Lester ID #s and other info are in the FAQ under wheels.  Reply #9, I believe.   I have two sets now that I need to clean up and get mounted. Can't wait!  Good luck.

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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #33 on: January 18, 2015, 06:34:12 PM »
Any body have a 18/19 set for a cb550 for sale please let me know


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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #34 on: January 18, 2015, 07:41:35 PM »

Quote from: jdizon on January 18, 2015, 06:34:12 PM
Any body have a 18/19 set for a cb550 for sale please let me know


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Try putting up a wanted ad in the classified section
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #35 on: January 18, 2015, 07:45:11 PM »

Quote from: goldarrow on January 18, 2015, 07:41:35 PM

Quote from: jdizon on January 18, 2015, 06:34:12 PM
Any body have a 18/19 set for a cb550 for sale please let me know


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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #36 on: January 19, 2015, 05:24:43 AM »
Quote from: Scott S on January 17, 2015, 11:41:12 AM
My 550F with 19"/18" Lesters.



 This was my "Sweep the Floor" bike with 19"/16" Lesters. Sold this bike.



 CB500/650 hybrid with 19"/18" Lesters that I restored. Paint and polished. Sold the bike, still have the wheels.



 This is my "Sweep the Floor 2" bike. Still under construction. 19"/18" Henry Abe wheels.




I love those abes!
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #37 on: January 19, 2015, 08:43:57 AM »
Related question for Lesters, Avon tires are on sale right now at MSS, what size do you guys use/recommend to go with the 19/18 set?

This set is going on my K3

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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #38 on: January 19, 2015, 09:49:58 AM »
I have 100/90-19's and 110/90-18 on my Lesters. Dan
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #39 on: January 19, 2015, 09:54:43 AM »
Quote from: Whaleman on January 19, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
I have 100/90-19's and 110/90-18 on my Lesters. Dan
Thanks Dan, how's the fit? Any clearance issues with the stock swingarm?
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #40 on: January 19, 2015, 10:02:48 AM »

Quote from: edwardmorris on January 19, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Whaleman on January 19, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
I have 100/90-19's and 110/90-18 on my Lesters. Dan
Thanks Dan, how's the fit? Any clearance issues with the stock swingarm?

That size is close to stock. Shouldn't be any clearance issues.  I have them on all my alloy wheels
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #41 on: January 19, 2015, 10:03:55 AM »
Sweet! Thanks gold dude, will get me a nice set of roadriders.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #42 on: January 19, 2015, 11:06:23 AM »
Great thread on vintage mags for these bikes. Im running 100/90-19 front and a 130-18 rear on mine. Here is a pic of them (old tires though) From about 5 years ago.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #43 on: January 19, 2015, 03:16:12 PM »
Quote from: edwardmorris on January 19, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Whaleman on January 19, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
I have 100/90-19's and 110/90-18 on my Lesters. Dan
Thanks Dan, how's the fit? Any clearance issues with the stock swingarm?

I put a 120/90-18 on my K4.
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #44 on: January 19, 2015, 04:57:45 PM »
I have tried bigger tires and don't seem to like them. The chart here is helpful. You can see that the 100/90 front is .44" wider and .30" taller and the 110/90 rear is .33" wider and .90" taller than stock. Dan
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #45 on: January 19, 2015, 05:18:48 PM »
Quote from: slikwilli420 on January 19, 2015, 11:06:23 AM
Great thread on vintage mags for these bikes. Im running 100/90-19 front and a 130-18 rear on mine. Here is a pic of them (old tires though) From about 5 years ago.
I am not an expert on rake and trail. What changes when the rear tire is 1.5" taller than stock? Quicken the steering? Dan
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #46 on: January 19, 2015, 05:54:12 PM »
Quote from: Whaleman on January 19, 2015, 05:18:48 PM
Quote from: slikwilli420 on January 19, 2015, 11:06:23 AM
Great thread on vintage mags for these bikes. Im running 100/90-19 front and a 130-18 rear on mine. Here is a pic of them (old tires though) From about 5 years ago.
I am not an expert on rake and trail. What changes when the rear tire is 1.5" taller than stock? Quicken the steering? Dan

Yes, it quickens steering by reducing  rake and trail, less rake is fine, less trail isn't, these bikes have around 3.75 inches of trail, by todays standards thats quite small, most modern bikes have less rake but have more trail , they get this buy using a different {less} offset on the triple clamps..
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #47 on: January 20, 2015, 10:43:56 AM »
Quote from: Stev-o on January 19, 2015, 03:16:12 PM
Quote from: edwardmorris on January 19, 2015, 09:54:43 AM
Quote from: Whaleman on January 19, 2015, 09:49:58 AM
I have 100/90-19's and 110/90-18 on my Lesters. Dan
Thanks Dan, how's the fit? Any clearance issues with the stock swingarm?

I put a 120/90-18 on my K4.
I might have to that too, after talking to a long time ARR user. I'm too heavy for a 110/90-18  ;D
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #48 on: January 20, 2015, 03:33:55 PM »
How much more weight will a 120/90 handle over a 110/90? Dan
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Re: Can someone aware me on Lester Wheels??
« Reply #49 on: January 20, 2015, 03:35:52 PM »
I don't know the exact numbers, but apparently 120 is better if you plan on having a passenger frequently (and weigh over roughly 150lbs??)...
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