Author Topic: CB750 Tires (Read 45363 times)

starion88esir · « **Reply #100 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:40:32 PM »

Quote from: Magpie on February 13, 2007, 01:35:57 PM

Hi Teal!
I'm never sure what old school is but Dunlop has vintage tires here http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=9 and scroll down a bit. I'm running the K81/TT100's on my 750 because they were THE performance tire in the early 70's. There may be something there that looks good to you. I just ordered them through my Honda partsguy.
Cheers,
Cliff.

That's some nice rubber. How much did it set you back if you don't mind?

Magpie · « **Reply #101 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:52:38 PM »

The latest prices are: 4.10 x 18 $214, 4.25 x 18 $226, 3.25 x 19 $156. All Canadian dollars. The 4.25 was a fat tire for the time. Looks real skinny now! Prices from my local Honda guy.
Cheers,
Cliff.

doug_id · « **Reply #102 on:** February 13, 2007, 01:52:57 PM »

Not sure if official old school but that is the way these k70's look to me....

Uncle Ernie · « **Reply #103 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:15:02 PM »

Avon?

clarkjh · « **Reply #104 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:20:13 PM »

Gerhed

That looks just like the DURO I bought for the back of my 550. About $75CDN two years ago. Good rough road tire, gravel, chipseal, patched asphalt.

James

736cc · « **Reply #105 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:25:48 PM »

That 1st pic of a Triumph chopper has a Conti front and a VW car tire on it

hahnda · « **Reply #106 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:38:23 PM »

www.cokertire.com

mick750F · « **Reply #107 on:** February 13, 2007, 02:42:08 PM »

Check out Avon Speedmasters or Bridgestone Accolades.

Mike

Einyodeler · « **Reply #108 on:** February 13, 2007, 04:38:54 PM »

The trumpet at the top of the page looks like it`s running a Firestone on the rear, these tires are all the rage in Japan right now. Look here:
http://www.universaltire.com/cart.php?target=product&product_id=24915&category_id=291

Jonesy · « **Reply #109 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:02:28 PM »

I agree that the Dunlop Qualifiers give an authoritative look to a track-style bike.

I like the Conti RB2/K112 combo. Similar to the old Bridgestone tires that the bikes came with.

http://www.onoffroad.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=CONTINENTAL-STREET-K112&Category_Code=CONTINENTAL-STREET

gerhed · « **Reply #110 on:** February 13, 2007, 05:03:22 PM »

Einyodeler:

Now that is a good looking tire !

Gerhed

starion88esir · « **Reply #111 on:** February 13, 2007, 07:52:58 PM »

Quote from: 736cc on February 13, 2007, 02:25:48 PM

That 1st pic of a Triumph chopper has a Conti front and a VW car tire on it

So he's running a 15" rear tire on that chop? I thought the smallest rims you could get were 16's, at least that's what I found.

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #112 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:26:22 PM »

I was going to recommend you take a look at Doug id's rebuild thread, but he's saved me the bother

They're a nice looking tyre, and are probably the ones my 550 will get to wear after the rebuild

My 550 is currently wearing Metzlers, and they have a good 'period' looking tread too, they just aren't to clever in the sticking to the road department

I agree with 736cc, The rear on that triumph looks just like the tyres I had on the front of my 'cal-look' beetle, Firestones if I recall correctly.

Starrion, getting a 15" rim is possible if you do a bit of lateral thinking, i.e: don't use a bike rim, many older British cars, Jags, MGs, etc, ran with 14 or 15" spoked wheels. If you can get an unpunched rim from one of the many companies that remake them, you could quite easily get it drilled to suit a bike's spokes and hub. I'm not saying that's the way he's done it, or even that it is a 15" rim, just that it could be done

bill440cars · « **Reply #113 on:** February 13, 2007, 08:44:26 PM »

Hey CrisP, Those Dunlop K70s like Doug used, are what I'm figuring on using on my 550 build also. I had them on my 66' CB72 that I warmed up somewhat and they worked great. Now I know that the CB72 was just a 250 and only had 2 cylinders pumping but it was still a pretty good runner. I've got several projects lined up and, if things work out right, might use the K70s on them all. You take care and I'll catch you later on, Bill

CrisPDuk · « **Reply #114 on:** February 13, 2007, 09:21:11 PM »

May if a bunch of us gettogether they'll do a discount for bulk

Either that, or we'll use up all their stock

GroovieGhoulie · « **Reply #115 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:17:47 PM »

I just bought a set of K81/TT100s for my 750 and I paid around $67 each plus shipping. That was from American Moto Tire.

grumburg · « **Reply #116 on:** February 13, 2007, 10:47:53 PM »

Quote from: Magpie on February 13, 2007, 01:35:57 PM

Hi Teal!
I'm never sure what old school is but Dunlop has vintage tires here http://www.dunlopmotorcycle.com/tirecatalog_category.asp?id=9 and scroll down a bit. I'm running the K81/TT100's on my 750 because they were THE performance tire in the early 70's. There may be something there that looks good to you. I just ordered them through my Honda partsguy.
Cheers,
Cliff.

I have k81s on both of my 550s. $105 mounted with new tubes and bands through local Honda dealer. Look vintage and work very well.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #117 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:31:39 AM »

Thanks for all the great info guys - much appreaicted...
I think at the momment I am gonna go with these Avon Speedmasters --->

They def. have a oldschool/vintage feel to them. Just need to figure out what sizes I need..

Gordon · « **Reply #118 on:** February 14, 2007, 02:53:12 PM »

I have the Speedmasters on my 550 and am very happy with the way they look and perform. Wish I had a picture that showed the tires better to post here.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #119 on:** February 14, 2007, 07:16:19 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on February 14, 2007, 02:53:12 PM

I have the Speedmasters on my 550 and am very happy with the way they look and perform. Wish I had a picture that showed the tires better to post here.

I would also be very eager to see a pic of these tires mounted up on a vintage bike.
When I sourced my 21'' front for my CB750 it has a Avon Speedmaster on it (dry rotted to hell)..
Maybe I am destin to run these tires ?

Gordon · « **Reply #120 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:32:24 PM »

Let's see if these help

chung · « **Reply #121 on:** February 14, 2007, 10:35:22 PM »

DUNLOP TT100 (K81?)

Hop on a Honda · « **Reply #122 on:** February 15, 2007, 12:00:49 AM »

I believe that "Continental" have reproduced some new / old type tires
Dave

Superbiker_uk · « **Reply #123 on:** February 15, 2007, 03:40:45 AM »

I'm using the Dunlop TT100's and have had no problem with them. Pretty good tyre but have not yet tried anything else.

chud · « **Reply #124 on:** April 17, 2007, 09:26:07 AM »

Anybody tried these cheng shins for old school lookin tires? Price is right.

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