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Offline climbingaz

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whitewall tires?
« on: July 14, 2009, 11:01:23 AM »
Having a difficult time finding a whitewall tire for my '78 750k rear wheel.  No problem with the front 100/90-19, but nobody seems to make the rear 130/90-17.  Any suggestions?
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #1 on: July 14, 2009, 11:02:37 AM »
Buy a Harley and be sure to pay too much.  ;)
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #2 on: July 14, 2009, 11:08:42 AM »
Quote from: climbingaz on July 14, 2009, 11:01:23 AM
Having a difficult time finding a whitewall tire for my '78 750k rear wheel.  No problem with the front 100/90-19, but nobody seems to make the rear 130/90-17.  Any suggestions?

some of the skinnier harley tires are meant to be used as fronts or backs, you have to read the sidewall and look for one that has a bi-directional tread.
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #3 on: July 14, 2009, 11:24:56 AM »
Quote from: Dukiedook on July 14, 2009, 11:02:37 AM
Buy a Harley and be sure to pay too much.  ;)


I did find a Dunlop (Harley) 140/80-17 whitewall, but I think that might be too wide for the stock rear wheel?

Seems like there are more options for the 16inch rear wheel.....wonder if a 16 from an earlier year CB 750 would be a direct fit (without modification) to the '78 swingarm?
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #4 on: July 14, 2009, 11:38:32 AM »
10mm more is under 0.5 inch.
I think the chain clearance is what you have to worry about there.
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #5 on: July 14, 2009, 11:45:22 AM »
Quote from: climbingaz on July 14, 2009, 11:24:56 AM
Quote from: Dukiedook on July 14, 2009, 11:02:37 AM
Buy a Harley and be sure to pay too much.  ;)


I did find a Dunlop (Harley) 140/80-17 whitewall, but I think that might be too wide for the stock rear wheel?

Seems like there are more options for the 16inch rear wheel.....wonder if a 16 from an earlier year CB 750 would be a direct fit (without modification) to the '78 swingarm?

there are no 16" earlier honda rims - they are 16" harley laced to a honda hub (kinda common). Harleys are usually 16" so it makes sense that the large number of tires to fit them are 16".
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #6 on: July 14, 2009, 11:58:25 AM »
Alright, screw it.  I'll just go with my original plan.....Bridgestone Spitfires.
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #7 on: July 14, 2009, 05:19:24 PM »
try coker tires i think they still make wide white walls.
good luck
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« Reply #8 on: July 16, 2009, 07:49:46 PM »
Can you tell me where you got 19'' whitewall front tire?
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« Reply #9 on: July 16, 2009, 07:52:12 PM »
Shinko makes one...

And I just happen to sell them.  ;D ;D
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Re: whitewall tires?
« Reply #10 on: July 16, 2009, 08:03:07 PM »
Quote from: HavocTurbo on July 16, 2009, 07:52:12 PM
Shinko makes one...

And I just happen to sell them.  ;D ;D

Hum.. Seem to be having a problem when I click on the shopping link it says page not found. I will keep trying.
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« Reply #11 on: July 17, 2009, 12:07:23 PM »
Stupid microsoft closed their shopping section...

So it won't work for you.

I'm currently working with another forum member to correct that.

I'll post info later tonight.
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