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13 Aug 2010 20:01 #390756 by Rysdad
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I never really looked close at my tires when I bought my bike a few months ago. I have been riding on this tire. Am I nuts? I do plan on buying a new one soon but I hate to park it until I can get that done. What would you do?... Honestly. I hope I did this picture right...

1979 Kawasaki Kz 650 sr

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13 Aug 2010 20:04 #390757 by otakar
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Sorry no picture.
Just remember one thing. You only have two tires under you. It is your life you are entrusting to a piece of rubber. Make SURE it is a good piece of rubber.

74 Z1-A stock
76 KZ-900 Totaly stock vice MAC pipe
77 KZ-1000A stock
78 Z1-R 100%MINT 500 original Mi.
78 Z1-R Yoshi 1103 kit stage 1 cams Yoshi pipe. Etc
79 KZ-1300 (1400)
80 KZ-1300
81 Scratch built GPz1150R
82 KZ1000

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13 Aug 2010 20:08 #390759 by Rysdad
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Trying again....

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13 Aug 2010 20:12 #390764 by Motor Head
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Endangering more than yourself with that one, get 2 new tires. Hows your brakes?

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
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13 Aug 2010 20:15 #390765 by Rysdad
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To be honest the front tire looks very good. Should I change both tires at the same time or does it matter? Also, I am in south Jersey, does anyone have a recommendation on where to go for new rubber?

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13 Aug 2010 20:20 #390766 by Rysdad
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By the way, brakes seem very good. I could easily throw myself over the bars if I wanted to with the fronts...

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13 Aug 2010 20:25 #390767 by Motor Head
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Manufactures put a date code on the tire, the one you have there is a Dunlop Elite? Check the date on the front, most people would recommend replacing if 6 years old.
Good to hear the brakes work, looking at the rear tire I wondered?

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

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13 Aug 2010 20:26 #390768 by 650ed
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No, I wouldn't say you're nuts; I'd say you are suicidal.

1977 KZ650-C1 Original Owner - Stock (with additional invisible FIAMM horn)

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13 Aug 2010 20:33 #390769 by Rysdad
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I have only owned the bike for a couple of months. Probably put about 400 miles on her. I do not have any issues stopping with those 3 discs. Pads are good and I don't push them too hard. I have been working through some carb and vacuum issues but I think I have them down now. Can anyone give me an estimate on tire replacement costs including mounting and balancing and all they do...

Can you tell I am a rookie?

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13 Aug 2010 20:38 - 13 Aug 2010 20:41 #390771 by Motor Head
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Well this would be a chance for you to do your own tires, and look at the brakes, chain/ sprockets and the wheel bearings. Cost depends on quality and size. You could spend as little as $50 a tire, but probably $90 up is more realistic.
Got a manual for your bike yet? You will need one if you don't.

Edit: if they are tube type/ spoke wheels, I recommend New Tubes at the same time, age.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...
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13 Aug 2010 20:45 #390773 by Rysdad
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I never thought of doing my tires myself. Isn't that a difficult process? Isn't machinery needed for that?

I do have a manual. Bought a new one off Ebay.

I have found I need some more tools such as big wrenches for the rear axle nut and I need to read up on chains and sprockets. Maybe tomorrow I will get some more pictures and see if you guys have any opinions for me.

Do you guys suggest buying tires on-line?

I was going to go to the local Honda/Yamaha dealer and see what they could do. Should I get lubed up in case they try to bend me over?

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13 Aug 2010 20:49 #390776 by Motor Head
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First add your bike to your signature so everyone will know what you got. It'll help HEEPS.
Tires are really easy to change, but with a street tire you need to "Static" balance it, or pay the pro's for a balance. One member just posted he paid $25 each, and that he thought that was expensive.
I have gotten some tires from a ebay seller called "Tires Cheap" his prices are fair and free shipping.

1982 KZ1000LTD K2 Vance & Hines 4-1 ACCEL COILS Added Vetter fairing & Bags. FOX Racing rear Shocks, Braced Swing-arm, Fork Brace, Progressive Fork Springs RT Gold Emulators, APE Valve Springs, 1166 Big Bore kit, RS34's, GPZ cams.
1980 KZ550LTD C1 Stock SOLD Miss it
1979 MAZDA RX7 in the works, 13B...

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