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Offline 1974blaze

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tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« on: April 29, 2010, 08:31:10 PM »
hey y'all.  i'm having a mother of a time finding tires for my 125s that are not knobbys.  i found these though for cheap
Michelin Gazelle M62 Moped Tire - here http://www.amazon.com/Michelin-Gazelle-M62-Moped-Tire/dp/B001CD6YKY
anyone have an opinion and advice for safety and fit? also open to suggestions for other options.  thanks.  fyi front is 2.75-18 and rear is 3.00-17. 

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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #1 on: April 30, 2010, 01:10:25 AM »
Great find. Those are Michelin's utility tires for small motorcycles. They have a P speed rating (93 mph) and a load limit close to 400 pounds for each tire. They'll fit and work fine on your 125.

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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #2 on: April 30, 2010, 11:05:01 AM »
fantastic! thanks stu. love this board.

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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #3 on: April 30, 2010, 02:21:51 PM »
Those Michelins are the Tire Of Choice for the small singles crowd, like C50/65/70/Passport/S90 guys.
I use them on my C70M, good stuff.
They're about $4 cheaper (than your link) at Bike Bandit.........
« Last Edit: April 30, 2010, 02:40:41 PM by tbpmusic »
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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #4 on: April 30, 2010, 05:16:56 PM »
good to get another positive review of the tires, thanks. i have already ordered them , but realize that i forgot tubes! i'm a bit confused by the tube sizes recommended on different sites. any thoughts on tubes and sizes?

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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #5 on: May 01, 2010, 06:27:04 AM »
good to get another positive review of the tires, thanks. i have already ordered them , but realize that i forgot tubes! i'm a bit confused by the tube sizes recommended on different sites. any thoughts on tubes and sizes?
look for tubes in the 2 diameters you need labeled for widths 2.75/3.00, 80, or MH - depending on the sizing method used. Don't forget about new rim strips if yours are stiff or damaged. You can probably get those at a local shop.

Stu
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Re: tires for my cb125s - these things work? safe?
« Reply #6 on: May 01, 2010, 03:43:45 PM »
great thanks.  tires are in the mail and my shop has tubes.  looks like monday is wheels day.

thanks.