tire size???

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tire size???

06 Feb 2010 20:31
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on my 78 kz 1000 ltd it has a 130-90-16 rear tire has anyone run a 140-80-16 or 70-16 and if so how did you like it ?? i know it will change the gear ratio a bit but thats easy to fix
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75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
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Re: tire size???

06 Feb 2010 20:35
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depending on what rim you have id say 130 is about max for most
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Re: tire size???

06 Feb 2010 20:41
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i have the mag wheels ok maybe a 140 is to much but what about the tire hight
78 1000 ltd current project
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Re: tire size???

08 Feb 2010 16:57
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was it that bad of ??? no one has ever tryed a 130 80 16 or a 130 70 16
78 1000 ltd current project
75 z1 900 Dragbike 78 frame GS 1100 swing arm yamaha rear wheel dyna-s dyna 2 step best time 12.02 1.59 60ft
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Re: tire size???

08 Feb 2010 17:36
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130 /90-16 is pretty much standard size every since harley went to that size those other sizes you mentioned are kind of odd ball sized hard to get, i would imagine
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