tyres for cb750kz

[lonegroover]

just after some opinions on what tyres to put on my 79 cb750kz. what are you people using on this model of bike?  any advice appreciated.

[jeremy]

ive seen a lot of d404. they are not the exact size but can get very close

[Re-run]

For a number of years tires sizes were based on inches, so you would have a 4.00 or 3.50 size tire or some such thing. You can still find them like this but metric sizes are much more common.
I know a lot of people do the bridgestone spitfires. They are a good low cost tire. The shinko 712s are what I have know and I like those. Also a nice inexpensive tire.
motorcycle-superstore.com give s good prices with free shipping over 100.

[rrgunslinger]

There is a chart somewhere in the forum.  I would not spent alot of money on tires for these bikes.  I don't think they can benifit from very stickey tires.  Probably cause you to over ride the frame.  Just my thoughts.

On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Re-run [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]> wrote:

For a number of years tires sizes were based on inches, so you would have a 4.00 or 3.50 size tire or some such thing. You can still find them like this but metric sizes are much more common.
I know a lot of people do the bridgestone spitfires. They are a good low cost tire. The shinko 712s are what I have know and I like those. Also a nice inexpensive tire.
motorcycle-superstore.com give s good prices with free shipping over 100.

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[sgtslag]

I run Pirelli MT66 Route tires on all of my bikes.  Look them up online, for owner reviews.  They are excellent in dry grip, fantastic wet grip, and they seem to ignore most cracks, and grated bridges.  Not sure, yet, how many miles they are good for.  Cheers!

[rrgunslinger]

Looks like a good choice.  Will have to try these next time. 

http://www.bikebandit.com/pirelli-mt-66-route-motorcycle-tire

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I run Pirelli MT66 Route tires on all of my bikes.  Look them up online, for owner reviews.  They are excellent in dry grip, fantastic wet grip, and they seem to ignore most cracks, and grated bridges.  Not sure, yet, how many miles they are good for.  Cheers!

1979 CB750K
1993 Kawasaki Voyager XII

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[Thorby]

I agree there.  Also, I wouldn't buy the fattest tires that fit, as some people do.  They may make your bike look bigger and badder but they mess up the turn handling.  I installed the factory-recommended rear tire on my CB750 and, even though it looks pretty slim, it actually accelerates, turns and stops great.

rrgunslinger wrote

There is a chart somewhere in the forum.  I would not spent alot of money
on tires for these bikes.  I don't think they can benifit from very stickey
tires.  Probably cause you to over ride the frame.  Just my thoughts.

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> For a number of years tires sizes were based on inches, so you would have
> a 4.00 or 3.50 size tire or some such thing. You can still find them like
> this but metric sizes are much more common.
> I know a lot of people do the bridgestone spitfires. They are a good low
> cost tire. The shinko 712s are what I have know and I like those. Also a
> nice inexpensive tire.
> motorcycle-superstore.com give s good prices with free shipping over 100.
> The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
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[rrgunslinger]

Same here.  I accually screwed up and now have a 17" rear wheel on a 73 cb.  Now I need to change the gearing a little. But is sure does go!

On Tue, Jun 12, 2012 at 4:19 PM, Thorby [via Honda CB750'S] <[hidden email]> wrote:

I agree there.  Also, I wouldn't buy the fattest tires that fit, as some people do.  They may make your bike look bigger and badder but they mess up the turn handling.  I installed the factory-recommended rear tire on my CB750 and, even though it looks pretty slim, it actually accelerates, turns and stops great.

rrgunslinger wrote

There is a chart somewhere in the forum.  I would not spent alot of money
on tires for these bikes.  I don't think they can benifit from very stickey
tires.  Probably cause you to over ride the frame.  Just my thoughts.

On Mon, Jun 11, 2012 at 9:05 AM, Re-run [via Honda CB750'S] <
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> For a number of years tires sizes were based on inches, so you would have
> a 4.00 or 3.50 size tire or some such thing. You can still find them like
> this but metric sizes are much more common.
> I know a lot of people do the bridgestone spitfires. They are a good low
> cost tire. The shinko 712s are what I have know and I like those. Also a
> nice inexpensive tire.
> motorcycle-superstore.com give s good prices with free shipping over 100.
> The ride IS the adventure. The destination is just to get gas!
>
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