130/90-16 drag tire?
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130/90-16 drag tire?
01 May 2008 21:14
looked on Mickey Thompson and Hoosiers' web sites for a rear drag tire to fit my bike to no avail. I'm running a stock swingarm and wheel on a 80 kz1000 ltd and want a slick that fits in there. Anyone had this problem?
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Re: 130/90-16 drag tire?
02 May 2008 04:30
To my knowledge there are no 16" slicks at least not for drag racing. There are 16" road race slicks but they obviously don't have a flat profile.
You may have to do a rim swap if you're wanting to run a drag slick.
Later, Doug
You may have to do a rim swap if you're wanting to run a drag slick.
Later, Doug
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Re: 130/90-16 drag tire?
02 May 2008 05:37
M&H makes a 16" slick but its around 6" wide.i was clearing out some old stuff a couple years ago and came across an old skinny ass 18" slick that looked like it would fit a stock arm but it was hard as a rock so i tossed it;)
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Re: 130/90-16 drag tire?
02 May 2008 17:12
I am into the idea of changing the swingarm and rear wheel but I don't know where to start looking. or better yet what to look for. what's a good length and width for a swingarm and wheel and tire size for a 80 kz1000 ltd? it's a stock engine right now but this winter I hope to turn it into a fire breathing monster.
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Re: 130/90-16 drag tire?
02 May 2008 17:24
I have an extra six over arm that you can fit a 6 or 7 inch slick in. It will need to be shimmed for the KZ frame and only struts can be used because it doesn't have a "pivot" style bolt. PM me if interested.
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1971 Kawasaki g3ss
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1965 Suzuki Hillbilly
1964 Yamaha 125
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