Author Topic: CB750 Tires (Read 45114 times)

qcextreme · « **Reply #50 on:** June 02, 2005, 10:13:44 AM »

I have a 75 CB750 SuperSport and I run a 100/90/19 on the front and a 120/90/18 on the rear

nteek754 · « **Reply #51 on:** June 02, 2005, 07:13:09 PM »

bump I have done the conversion thang from J T sprockets and I put an 18 48 on the 78 I own (that was stock for the Ks on up threw I think the F did cheat and put a 17 on the front (cheap horsepower) but anyway 17 45 18 48 was stock on them I do beleive there was no diff in counter shafts from K to F just a matter of what you want for a power band the one down on front will make you quicker but you will lose on top end to younger brother 20 some years to beat me 750 to 750 and thats how he did it 17 48 that 1/8th mile 1/4 mile I get him myself I like the stretched out power band and it aint no slouch good luck

kayemcee · « **Reply #52 on:** June 02, 2005, 11:26:00 PM »

thanks for the info. weird how jt's parts catalogue seems to have the info messed up on the countershaft sprocket.
which is stickiest?
dunlop gt-501
bridgestone bt-45
michelin macadam
avon

kmc

oldbiker · « **Reply #53 on:** June 03, 2005, 12:30:08 AM »

I believe Metzelers are one of the best tyres and not too expensive.

chrometank · « **Reply #54 on:** June 03, 2005, 03:10:03 AM »

bt45s=super sticky

Double_D · « **Reply #55 on:** June 03, 2005, 03:45:56 AM »

Go to http://www.swmototires.com/ they have great prices and free shipping.

kayemcee · « **Reply #56 on:** June 03, 2005, 12:06:29 PM »

has anyone here run any of the modern avons?
i see a lot of vintage bikes at the track with avons, but haven't paid attention to which model etc...as i'm trying to figure out my own tire selection on the 600.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #57 on:** June 03, 2005, 03:08:16 PM »

Hi Kayemcee,

The input from Qtrhoss7 is spot on. Honda went to larger sprockets to slow the chain speed down. With the smaller ones they found a lot of broken chains and smashed gearbox cases.

The Avon tyres you see on classics at race tracks are probably race rubber and are marked not for road use.
We use them on the track and they are good and sticky.

It's up to you if you take them on the road, but I have never heard of anyone being prosicuted for running on race rubber.

Good luck, Sam Green.

Sam Green Racing · « **Reply #58 on:** June 03, 2005, 03:12:39 PM »

Pic of bike. Or maybe not.

kayemcee · « **Reply #59 on:** June 03, 2005, 04:15:00 PM »

thanks for the info.
i'll try to borrow a digi camera and take some pictures this week end.
can't be too hard to figure out how to post them...(laughing)

kmc

Finbar20 · « **Reply #60 on:** June 03, 2005, 07:25:43 PM »

I've gone through two sets of Avon Super Venoms on my 850 Commando. They don't last very long but they do stick!

kayemcee · « **Reply #61 on:** June 03, 2005, 08:21:44 PM »

finbar.
thanks for the heads up. are the super venom's stickier than the bt45's? what year is your commando? is it stock? almost bought a project 750 commando last week but someone beat me to it!

Finbar20 · « **Reply #62 on:** June 04, 2005, 08:26:59 PM »

The Commando is a '74. Its been with me since '75. I don't know how the Avons compare to the bt45s, although I've gotten some good deals on tires on Ebay.But tread carefully! I have another Norton project waiting in the wings but I just can't over this newfound love for these SOHC Hondas.
My son has a sweet '76 550 Supersport and I just aquired a '73 350F w/stock pipes. Now I go and look at every one I here about. The wife is getting nervous

kghost · « **Reply #63 on:** June 04, 2005, 10:36:23 PM »

Yeah, Its a horrible addiction. I'm up to 7.

dpen · « **Reply #64 on:** June 05, 2005, 05:05:54 AM »

Bridgestone Battleaxe-wear well, good in the wet & stick like S##t to a shiny shovel.

chrometank · « **Reply #65 on:** June 06, 2005, 01:41:51 AM »

bt45 tread

kayemcee · « **Reply #66 on:** June 06, 2005, 11:46:09 AM »

thanks all.
i think i'm going to go with the battleaxes. although it seems like the avons are stickier, this bike won't see the track, and i'll be riding it almost every day.
it's been sitting for 10 years exactly. front and back brakes are sticking. i'm going to have to go through everything. luckily i did the carbs before putting it away, so hopefully they're good.....
i recently saw a pic of a '77 or '78 supersport with cbr 600 f2 forks/wheels and man did it look cool. has anyone in this group done that?

MPH2 · « **Reply #67 on:** July 17, 2005, 11:44:46 PM »

what is the stock tire size for a 1978 cb750k8? I've looked through post but I want to be postive

gkw120649 · « **Reply #68 on:** July 18, 2005, 08:15:38 AM »

Front 3.50 H19 Air 28
Rear 4.50 H17A Air 32

Greg in Chicago

MPH2 · « **Reply #69 on:** July 18, 2005, 12:34:04 PM »

eldar · « **Reply #70 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:09:14 PM »

I wonder how they came up with the psi? I just go around 30 - 35 all around.

Bob Wessner · « **Reply #71 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:14:29 PM »

Isn't the recommended pressure on the side of the tire? Might it not vary slightly on new/replacement tires?

eldar · « **Reply #72 on:** July 18, 2005, 02:16:14 PM »

I think it is. Thats the problem though. Manufactures put on 1 figure and the tires have another. I think you should just stick in between. Kind of compromise.

gkw120649 · « **Reply #73 on:** July 18, 2005, 04:05:42 PM »

I got the pressure out of the qwners manual.

RCS1956 · « **Reply #74 on:** September 27, 2005, 12:13:54 PM »

Hello, New Member here. I'm restoring my 1976 CB750K, and so far it runs and looks good. I needed new tires and tubes among other things, and I ordered a set of Dunlop K70 Gold tires for it. I thought it would be cool to have 1976 style tires on a 1976 bike.
I've received some bad feelings from every body I've told this, saying I should get some newer, safer tires. I'm not going to be racing, or hod-rodding around, so what do you people think? Another reason I chose the tires was the price, under $50 each.

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Author Topic: CB750 Tires (Read 45114 times)

qcextreme

kayemcee

Double_D

kayemcee

kayemcee

Finbar20

kayemcee

Finbar20

kayemcee

MPH2

MPH2

eldar

eldar

RCS1956