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28 Jan 2020 12:36 #818113 by dur65geo
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I'm looking for a good recommendation for white raised lettering tires, maybe Dunlop, for my '78 KZ650. And are they 19" front, 18" rear? FYI I live in a beach environment and the salt air dry-rots them fairly quick. Perhaps I need a special quality rubber? Thanks in advance.

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28 Jan 2020 13:40 - 28 Jan 2020 13:48 #818123 by Nessism
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White letter tires are going to be a challenge. Bridgestone has a front that will fit your bike but no rear. Dunlap maked RWL tires but no sizes to fit.
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28 Jan 2020 14:35 #818127 by Street Fighter LTD
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Might want to use a tire colored marking pen . so tire selection wont matter
amazon / e bay .
Harley has them too
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28 Jan 2020 16:37 - 28 Jan 2020 16:39 #818134 by 650ed
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I've been using Pirelli Sport Demon tires on my 1977 KZ650 for 11 years (I'm on my 3rd set). They work GREAT! In the past I've used various Michelins and various Dunlops, but the Pirelli's work best. They do not come with raised white letters, but if you buy a pen you can make them look that way. Ed


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28 Jan 2020 18:24 #818142 by dur65geo
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There is seriously a permanent ink pen that people use on their tires to simulate manufacturer's lettering? I'd need an artist to write it, lol. I've no penmanship.

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28 Jan 2020 18:40 #818144 by Street Fighter LTD
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dur65geo wrote: There is seriously a permanent ink pen that people use on their tires to simulate manufacturer's lettering? I'd need an artist to write it, lol. I've no penmanship.


Just trace the existing print on the sidewall


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29 Jan 2020 04:55 #818154 by bluej58
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Practice on your old tire

78 KZ1000 A2A

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29 Jan 2020 06:25 - 29 Jan 2020 06:40 #818158 by martin_csr
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Continental ClassicAttack motorcycle tires have white lettering plus a checkerboard pattern that's kind of neat.
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