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Hangtight
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PostPosted: 23:46 - 08 Feb 2010    Post subject: Older bikes...Modern tyres Reply with quote
I'm the owner of a slightly neglected '90 FZ750 which is getting put back on the road. Seeing as it's been sitting on the same tyres for 4 years and not going anywhere a nice new pair seems to be in order. Original rear fitment is 140/70 18 and it's currently on a 150/70 18. The closest I can find in a modern design is 160/60 18.
I can't be the only person with an older bike who fancies the advantages of modern rubber. What do you lot do? Will the 160 be OK on a bike designed around a 140 tyre?

Ta in advance.
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PostPosted: 23:52 - 08 Feb 2010    Post subject: Re: Older bikes...Modern tyres Reply with quote
160 will probably be pushing it too much.
There's a lot of tyres designed for trail/enduro bikes in that size, some of which have pretty normal road-levels of tread.
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PostPosted: 00:49 - 09 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
yummy 150 tyre Smile

https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/motorcycle-tyres-PIRELLI/DIABLO/150,70,-18,70,W.html
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temeluchus
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PostPosted: 00:52 - 09 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Metzeler Lazertecs are a good fit for this bike and come in the right sizes.
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Noxious89123
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PostPosted: 19:12 - 09 Feb 2010    Post subject: Reply with quote
Bridgestone BT-45's
Front tyre CLICKY
Rear tyre CLICKY

Alot of people highly rate the BT45 as a good tyre.
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