Author Topic: Show me your cb650 tires or 19 inch front 16 inch rear (Read 9777 times)

cb650 bobber · « **on:** June 09, 2009, 11:59:36 AM »

I am looking for the best looking meanest tires for boots for the comstars on my 1980 cb650 anyone give me some help on sizing. Not sure how much it changes handling to switch sizing around but tell me what l can do and still keep solid handling. Tires and Styles....

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #1 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:01:54 PM »

oh yeah and everytime I get the urge to buy a newer bike I would have no reason to come on to this bad ass forum if I sold my bike. And that has been a good thing. No bike payment =

So thanks for all the help guys for helping me keep it running and looking good ...in my eyes at least.

razor02097 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 09, 2009, 12:23:37 PM »

I had Pirelli diablo tires on my CB900F.. I like them

WFO · « **Reply #3 on:** June 09, 2009, 02:06:47 PM »

Check out the metzeler laser techs.

jeepster · « **Reply #4 on:** June 09, 2009, 06:06:11 PM »

I'm running sport demons on my Nighthawk.

Sadly they do not have the raised white pirelli lettering anymore.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #5 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:27:52 PM »

I have a 750 with Bridgestone Spitfire 'raised white letter' 130/90/16 rear and 100/90/19 front.

I love the tread pattern and letters look cool spinning around.

Frankenkit · « **Reply #6 on:** June 09, 2009, 07:57:52 PM »

+1 on the spitfires, they're on my '80 cb650

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #7 on:** June 10, 2009, 06:28:42 AM »

will the 100/90/19 work on a 19 inch comstar specked to 3.5-19

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #8 on:** June 10, 2009, 06:34:15 AM »

yeah, it will fit fine.

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #9 on:** June 10, 2009, 07:38:58 AM »

Just to confirm as I would hate to buy something that wont work...would these tires fit.
Avon - AM42 Wide Whitewall Rear Tire
Size - MT90HB-16

Avon - AM41 Venom Wide Whitewall Front Tire
Size - 100/90H-19

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #10 on:** June 10, 2009, 08:10:51 AM »

there's only a couple tire brands (dunlop for one) that makes a 110/90/19, so 100/90/19 is the standard for street tires.

as for the rear- that MT90HB-16 is a 130/90/16, is your rear rim a 16x3?
if so then it'll work perfect.

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #11 on:** June 10, 2009, 09:02:07 AM »

mine i like the avons motorcycle super store has these two for 290.00 you think anyone else might swing a better deal on avons or that sound pretty good.

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #12 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:01:29 PM »

and not in the mood to mount and dismount and balance ...I think this is beyond me....a guy near me charges 75.00 for the whole deal...on off and balance

Toxic · « **Reply #13 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:20:26 PM »

if that's $75 for both tires it's a good deal and don't listen to any advice on here that says it's easy to do yourself

If you do a search there are lots of people that claim it's easy, I say it's gonna be the best 75 bucks you've spent in awhile.

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #14 on:** June 10, 2009, 12:52:22 PM »

that is what i was thinking

Hush · « **Reply #15 on:** June 10, 2009, 02:45:21 PM »

I'm running a set of Metzler Laser Techs on my 79 650 as well, I like their hold on the corners once the shine got off them, I could only get a 120 for my rear at the time but would have prefered a 130 which is available.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #16 on:** June 10, 2009, 02:56:01 PM »

changing tires is easy, if you've done a few sets, and are used to what you need to do.

if it's your first time, you might break your own nose... (don't ask)

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #17 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:22:38 AM »

I watch my baby every night sunday thru thursday while the wife works and I work during the day. Time is very important to me so 70.00 sounds good to me.

razor02097 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 11, 2009, 05:57:21 AM »

Changing tires isn't easy if you don't know what you are doing and have the correct tools for the job. I change tires with tire spoons but breaking the tire bead is a b$#%# without a bead breaker.

Industrial Cafe · « **Reply #19 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:01:28 AM »

Quote from: cb650 bobber on June 11, 2009, 05:22:38 AM

I watch my baby every night sunday thru thursday while the wife works and I work during the day. Time is very important to me so 70.00 sounds good to me.

oh, I was just messin with you.

I seriously broke my own nose doing it.

cb650 bobber · « **Reply #20 on:** June 11, 2009, 06:08:31 AM »

I believe you and if I wasnt short on time I am sure I would break something to doing it. or end up riding down the street on a just a back tire...

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Author Topic: Show me your cb650 tires or 19 inch front 16 inch rear (Read 9777 times)