Topic: a couple of easy questions re: 1973 CB500

[gregwaits]

I don't have an owner's manual for the CB500K2. What is the standard tire size I will need (front and rear). The bike isn't in my garage at the moment, so I am asking here!

Next question:

What are some quality reasonably priced tire brands? I know I don't want to skimp or budget when it comes to tires, but I don't have deep pockets either.

As always, many thanks 

 

[hymodyne]

look at specs at 500 link from home page

as for tires, also use the link at the home page. I'm looking at dunlop, pirelli, and IRC. I have a set of cheng shin on now that are wearing quickly after only one  full season of riding-I'd avoid the tires at this end of the spectrum.

hym

[gregwaits]

Thx Hym

After posting my Qs, I saw the "impending tire purchase" thread, and I learned a lot reading what was posted over there.

[jabbadeznuts]

Next question:

What are some quality reasonably priced tire brands? I know I don't want to skimp or budget when it comes to tires, but I don't have deep pockets either.

As always, many thanks 

 

I know Kenda tires are perceived to be "cheap" by a lot of people.

That being said, I just got a K657 on the rear about 120 miles ago and I LOVE it. SOOOOOO much more traction than the Ching Shin C822 that was on there before from the PO. I haven't had a ride in the rain yet, so I can't really report as to the wet traction. The 120/19/19 looks good on the back of my 550 to boot. The tire cost me ~$50 with my employee discount, so think ~$70 retail + install and balance.

[bryanj]

3.25 H 19 on the front 3.50 or 4.00 H 18 on rear Metzellers

[Badger 5]

This place has the best tire prices I have found.  I someone has some place with better prices please let me know.


http://www.americanmototire.com/

[Gordon]

This place has the best tire prices I have found.  I someone has some place with better prices please let me know.


http://www.americanmototire.com/

Yep, that's where I get all my bike tires.