1982 Rear Wheel question

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1982 Rear Wheel question

Fire&Metal
So i just bought an 82 cb750 custom last weekend and plan on tearing it apart and rebuilding it (not sure what i'm going to rebuild it into yet).  Heres the guy i bought


I didn't really realize it at the time but now that i've started taking it apart it just occurred to me how small the rear tire is.  I definitely want to replace it so any suggestions on what tire would fit well on the bike? or any rear tire tips at all? thanks!


Oh and im definitely planning on selling the "Windjammer" front end and the sissybar/rack back...let me know if anyone wants it.

Also, a fun fact.  i tried starting it the other day but it wouldn't.  Seemed like it wasn't getting any air so i went to check the filter only to find the entire airbox stuffed with lint/hay/fur/crap and several dead mice who had made quite a dense nest inside. Great.....
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Re: 1982 Rear Wheel question

wvhardtail
I found a squirell in one once. Enjoy!
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Re: 1982 Rear Wheel question

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The joys of restoring an old bike!
You could probably stuff a 140 sized tire in there. What size is on there now?
As for the vetter and such, post it in the for sale area and see if you get bites. Vetters are awesome for traveling with, not so much around town cause of the weight.
The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!