Lovin the kz550 ltd

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Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 13:26
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Hi all

Really like this site. Last summer I upgraded from a 81 kz440 to an 82 kz550 ltd. It's in pretty good condition and rides nice. There are some things that I'm sure I'll be asking about in the near future. I'm currently waiting on a petcock rebuild/repair kit and a new air filter to arrive.

I noticed that the front tire is starting to crack/dry rot and I need to get a new one very soon. Only problem is that the tire is labeled 3.25 s19 and I can't seem to figure out what replacement tire I should get since they are all labeled in mm nowadays. Any advice on what size tire I should be looking for? 3.25in converts to 82.55mm but I can't find any tires with that measurement.

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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 13:36
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I think 90/90/19 is your closest. Do a Google search for 90/90/19.
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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 13:41
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Hi John,
I got the same exact bike as you do and love it. A bit cold blooded, but great bike.

I just got my tires from www.denniskirk.com . You can put your year/make/model in their and they give you the stock size and tire. They got decent prices. There is a guy at work that is a parts unlimited rep and can give 20% off, but DK price was still better.

I got this one for my front and the matching one for the rear.
www.denniskirk.com/jsp/tpl/tire/product....34&leafCatId=&mmyId=

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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 14:21
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Morius wrote: Hi all

Really like this site. Last summer I upgraded from a 81 kz440 to an 82 kz550 ltd. It's in pretty good condition and rides nice. There are some things that I'm sure I'll be asking about in the near future. I'm currently waiting on a petcock rebuild/repair kit and a new air filter to arrive.

I noticed that the front tire is starting to crack/dry rot and I need to get a new one very soon. Only problem is that the tire is labeled 3.25 s19 and I can't seem to figure out what replacement tire I should get since they are all labeled in mm nowadays. Any advice on what size tire I should be looking for? 3.25in converts to 82.55mm but I can't find any tires with that measurement.

Thanks

John

Use 100/90 19. 90/90 is too narrow. Ed
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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 14:34
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Hey thanks for the quick replies! That's pretty cheap for a bike tire. I'm going to be checking the local shops to see if I can get a deal but if not I think I'll have to order from that link.

Petcock kit should be getting delivered this afternoon and hopefully the air filter too. I really wanna get this bike put back together by the weekend. I finally got my MC license on tues. after riding on my temps for the past 2 years.

Once again thanx

John
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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 15:42
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Yeah, I noticed local bike shops charge more if you bring a tire in to mount vs if they sell you the tire. Do whatever is easier and cheaper. DK ships outta MN usually, and being in WI I usually get the stuff the next day.

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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

28 Apr 2011 19:21
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Hey thanx for the tip. No point in buying tires that are already close to dry rotting! I didn't realize they had a "born on" date.
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Re: Lovin the kz550 ltd

29 Apr 2011 20:38
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Around here the local shops charge 40-45 buck to mount a tire you bring in and 15 if you buy it from them.
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