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02 Jun 2022 06:29 #868027 by msarrazi
I am having a difficult time locating proper tires for my project.  Goodyear Eagle or Dunlop 491 Elite II preferred but would love sugestions.
My Front is 100/90-19 and the rear 130/90-16

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02 Jun 2022 11:28 #868054 by Mikaw
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Rear as hens teeth. The closest I have found is a Bridgestone Spitfire, but only the front. I have yet to find a rear. 

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1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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02 Jun 2022 12:25 #868058 by Street Fighter LTD
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I have had good luck with tire ink pens in the past  to add white letters.
Not for everyone but i had good results
That way I wasnt tied to any  brand of tire
Dave


Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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02 Jun 2022 17:00 #868075 by hydrolazer
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start sending dunlop emails saying we want them again...

\'79 kaw 1000 ltd

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02 Jun 2022 17:03 #868076 by Mikaw
Replied by Mikaw on topic Classic white letter tires for KZ1000LTD
I called today. Waiting for a call back. I’d love to see RWL come back.

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
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02 Jun 2022 17:09 #868077 by Street Fighter LTD
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Call Goodyear too   
Make high performance RWL  repops for LTDs


Original owner 78 1000 LTD
Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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06 Jun 2022 08:01 #868351 by Mikaw
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Update. Dunlop called back. They are not making any RWL tires. I asked about one offs or short production runs. At this point with demand they are not taking on anything additional. Personally I think “demand” is code speak for “we can’t keep up because labor and supply issues. Lol.

I’ll look into Goodyear 

1976 KZ 900 A4 kzrider.com/forum/11-projects/613548-1976-kz-900-a4
1976 KZ 900 B1 LTD
1978 KZ 1000 B2 LTD
1980 KZ 750 E1
Kowledge Speaks, But Wisdom Listens.
Jimi Hendrix.
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06 Jun 2022 08:52 #868354 by Street Fighter LTD
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You Go Matt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


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Mr Turbo Race Kit, MTC 1075 Turbo pistons by PitStop Performance , Falicon Ultra Lite Super Crank, APE everything. Les Holt @ PDM's Billet Goodies . Frame by Chuck Kurzawa @ Logghe Chassis . Deep sump 5qt oil pan. RIP Bill Hahn

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06 Jun 2022 11:11 #868358 by daveo
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I am having a difficult time locating proper tires for my project.  Goodyear Eagle or Dunlop 491 Elite II preferred but would love sugestions.
My Front is 100/90-19 and the rear 130/90-16

Have been running Dunlop Elite 3's and 4's for years, and love riding the 82 1135 with those tires.

1982 KZ1100-A2

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06 Jun 2022 11:22 #868360 by SWest

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06 Jun 2022 12:24 - 06 Jun 2022 12:37 #868367 by daveo
Replied by daveo on topic Classic white letter tires for KZ1000LTD

How much per tire?
If the question is for me, I generally buy tires before I need them.  Doing so has saved me a significant amount of money spent on tires that would otherwise not be affordable.
The last rear 130/90 B16 Elite 4 tire was $125 + tax w/shipping included.  Found a new Elite 3 rear around the same time for $59 + w/shipping.  Front tires averaged $100- $125.  Picked up a nice used Elite 4 front for $50 recently, so I have a decent used set ready if/when needed.

Tire deals come around on occasion, but the need is to think ahead and be ready to grab when they do.



If you think I'm a cheap sob, you are right in your thinking.
Keeping a forty year old relic running on a budget of fumes has not been easy, but it has been easier to deal with my own mistakes, instead of paying someone else for theirs...for the most part.

1982 KZ1100-A2

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