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Offline Nicolai

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Where to buy cafe style tires
« on: July 15, 2009, 03:46:20 AM »
I'm looking for some new tires for my CB500 cafe project. I'm not sure what "look" I'm after but I like it to look a bit old school. I also like this style:

http://www.thansen.dk/product.asp?c=2939816382&n=-1514326277&pn=-1514326236

Can anyone recommend a good place where I can find tires like that? I', not willing to spend to much on the tires as I'm not driving the bike that much...only some cruising in the summer time.

I'm looking at the following sizes: 100/90-19 and 120/90-18
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #1 on: July 15, 2009, 05:07:23 AM »
When you only have two wheels underneath you, it's a good idea to have good wheel underneath you.

Try the Metzler Lazer series (or it's replacement, I can't think of the name right now). Same style you're looking at, but good, quality rubber.
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #2 on: July 15, 2009, 05:18:05 AM »
Looks like my front tire...



Will take a closer look and post up the brand today.
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #3 on: July 15, 2009, 05:28:19 AM »
My advice is, put the best tyres that you can afford, they are the only thing keeping you off the black stuff.

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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #4 on: July 15, 2009, 06:32:33 AM »
That's a sweet bike Drew, is there somewhere I can see more of it?

Nicolai, if you're going for a certain look and won't be riding much at all....go with whatever tires fit the bill.
But if you do expect to ride the bike with good handling and an added measure of confidence and safety...Go with some real tires with a modern design.

I'm having great luck with Michelin Pilot Activ.

Where to buy tires is a question best left to members that live nearer to you.
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #5 on: July 15, 2009, 06:47:32 AM »
The Avons look very nice on these bikes.
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« Reply #6 on: July 15, 2009, 06:53:31 AM »
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That's a sweet bike Drew, is there somewhere I can see more of it?

Just sent you a link to the builders Facebook page with the complete set of photos - the bike is just about done, I will post up the complete rebuild some time next week for the whole forum to check out.

Thanks for the compliment too!
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #7 on: July 15, 2009, 07:09:09 AM »
I recommend a 90/90x19 front and 100/90x18 rear for that bike, or 100/90x19 front and 110/90x18 rear. If you use 100/90 front and 120/90 rear, it will corner poorly, trying to stand back up after entering the corner (because of the trail change up front, due to the excessive rear tire width).

Try to keep the size number within 10, front and rear.   ;)
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #8 on: July 15, 2009, 07:26:08 AM »
Drew 2009- Great bike!
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #9 on: July 15, 2009, 08:07:19 AM »
Quote from: Nicolai on July 15, 2009, 03:46:20 AM
...I also like this style:

http://www.thansen.dk/product.asp?c=2939816382&n=-1514326277&pn=-1514326236...

This tire reminds me of the Metzeler Lasertec front tire.

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« Reply #10 on: July 15, 2009, 08:39:38 AM »
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Drew 2009- Great bike!

thx man!
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #11 on: July 15, 2009, 10:01:11 AM »



These are those cheap Chen Shin tires that everyone hates.  But they look vintage.
Now these were new on this bike and I have never felt any slippage or any problems at all.
I think most people who complain about these tires have had them on a bike they bought used and maybe they were really old tires.  Again, I have had not problems.  I am not draggin my knees or anything, but i do ride a little "spirited" and thy stick well for what they are.  If this were my daily transportation, I would buy Avons, but it is not.

BTW you can get these from JC Whitney for about $100 for the pair...


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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #12 on: July 15, 2009, 10:22:22 AM »
The rear there looks like the Dunlop K70.  I think Cheng-Shin recently stopped making their copy of this tire but the Dunlops are still being produced in Japan.  I put a new K70 on the front of my 550F last month.  It was $85 shipped, including a new tube.  Not as cheap as the C-S but not terribly expensive either and it definitely provides a '60s-'70s vintage look. 

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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #13 on: July 15, 2009, 12:54:46 PM »
CBGhia: What sizes do you have on that bike? Btw. I love the look of your bike  :) Are there room for two people on that seat?

When talking about Avon tires what specific tire can you recommend?

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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #14 on: July 15, 2009, 02:55:22 PM »
Thanks,
I'm pretty sure I am running 100/90x19 front and 110/90x18 rear, but i will look when I get home.

The seat only fits my big ass, so no passengers. This winter I am recovering the seat and trimming it up some.  I think the padding looks to thick (though it is comfy).

Do a search on here (it helps to do it from the main page) and just search for Avon and you will see the recomended styles.  I have never used them on a CB, but I had them on my Ducati and loved them. 
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #15 on: July 15, 2009, 03:58:20 PM »
The tire on the front of Drew's bike is a metzeler copy,I would feel better if it was a metzeler(raced on them,good tires),but I figured Drew could make that call.I agree with others-buy the best you can.Coker tires,google em,has all types of vintage tires.I gotta go,I hear a cylinder head calling and pistons etc.Will Drew ride on Sat?Waiting on valve cotters and pin circlips.Studs are in ,cylinder cleaned,still got to hone,etc.The tire on the front is a Lionmaster 110/90H19,might work well,I have no experience with them,Bill Benton
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #16 on: July 15, 2009, 05:49:15 PM »
OK,  just looked and I have 3.25/3.60 x 19 front and 4.00 x 18 rear.
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Quote from: dave500 on February 14, 2014, 03:53:33 AM
if you dont trial spin the camshaft in the head and cover you are a novice,with no natural mechanical appitude,destined for destruction.
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Re: Where to buy cafe style tires
« Reply #17 on: July 16, 2009, 08:47:24 AM »
I also run Metzlers and am super happy with them. BUT I came across this link in a Vintage Motorcycle magazine... They specialize in vintage look tires for cars and have some motorcycle tires as well.

http://store.coker.com/motorcycle-bicycle-scooter-tires/

This Firestone looks kinda cool... or 

Hope it helps!

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