Post by: RGP750 on September 23, 2017, 07:25:01 AM
I have just got rebuilt wheels back fot the 1972 cb175 and now looking for tyres .
2-75 x 18 and 3-00 x18
I really wanted a period looking rib on the fronyt and in Dunlops can only find K82's
which is the pattern we commonly used (i think they were TT100's then )
The only rib i can find are cheng Shin , I'm not a racer and will endevour not to go out in snow or pouring rain
so has anyone had experience of these please?
Ta Rich
Post by: Trigger on September 23, 2017, 07:38:58 AM
Post by: hairygit on September 23, 2017, 07:51:59 AM
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Post by: RGP750 on September 23, 2017, 08:27:48 AM
The Avon speedmaster don't go down to 2-75 unfortunate as that is what i first looked for.
Sounds like the ying poo could be the ones then .
cheers
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2017, 08:32:36 AM
Those tyres DS sells are not the correct speed rating for the 400/4 or the CB350K ... as another member on here pointed out to me (our mate who lives near you Rich :D) I wonder how that would stack up if there was an RTA and subsequent inspection /insurance claim.
http://heidenautires.com/vintage-motorcycle-tires/
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2017, 08:40:54 AM
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Post by: Trigger on September 23, 2017, 08:58:35 AM
Cheers Guys
The Avon speedmaster don't go down to 2-75 unfortunate as that is what i first looked for.
Sounds like the ying poo could be the ones then .
cheers
Not sure if Cougar still do the ribbed for small bikes
Maybe worth a phone call on this one Rich, used on loads of British bikes https://www.ajs-shop.co.uk/acatalog/ECO-FRONT-TYRE-2.75--X-18-BGB_T2983_2_75_18P.html
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Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2017, 10:41:31 AM
EDIT:-
http://www.metzeler.com/site/com/products/tyres-catalogue/Perfect-Me-11.html
Post by: RGP750 on September 23, 2017, 11:33:15 AM
Rich
Post by: AshimotoK0 on September 23, 2017, 11:43:05 AM
Heidenau K39 2.75 -18 TT 48 P
Heidenau K33 3.00 -18 TT 52 S
https://www.tyres-pneus-online.co.uk/contact.html
Post by: RGP750 on September 23, 2017, 12:28:19 PM
I have Watling tyres on the chase for me ,i'll see what they come up with.
I'll try them on these as well.
Cheers Guys (and Gals)
Post by: Bryanj on September 23, 2017, 01:31:38 PM
Post by: Trigger on September 23, 2017, 07:19:55 PM
Thanks Ash
I have Watling tyres on the chase for me ,i'll see what they come up with.
I'll try them on these as well.
Cheers Guys (and Gals)
Went I was living round the corner from you I needed a set of tyres for a SV650, Watling tyres in Ashford were outrageously expensive >:(
Post by: RGP750 on September 23, 2017, 07:53:00 PM
I can't seem to find anyone that does bike tyres around here except
bike shops and they are even more expensive.
Post by: Trigger on September 23, 2017, 08:53:46 PM
Where did you go then Trigg.?
I can't seem to find anyone that does bike tyres around here except
bike shops and they are even more expensive.
I got them from a supplier in Andorra in the end, less half the price of Watling. Get all my tyres online now ;) Wanted a high speed sports tyre this year, phone my trade supplier (Who said they could beat any price) £112, ordered the same tyre via Andorra for £70 including P&P ;D
Post by: RGP750 on September 24, 2017, 08:27:29 AM
with the battle now :-\ :-\
Post by: SteveD CB500K0 on September 24, 2017, 12:42:29 PM
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Post by: RGP750 on September 24, 2017, 06:58:01 PM
then earned enough to pat some other B****r to do them for me . ;D ;D
Post by: Seabeowner on September 24, 2017, 09:15:57 PM
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Post by: flatfour on September 25, 2017, 08:39:40 AM
I have also bought a tyre recently for the CB500 from a local bike shop (Swaffham Motorcycles). It was ordered in, arrived two days later and still cheaper than most of the tyre specialists that I see advertise TT100's.
Post by: MrDavo on October 17, 2017, 10:19:45 AM
When I used to do my own and had terrible battles there was no one to show me what I have since learned from watching professionals do it on YouTube, which is the importance of getting the bead of the side you are not working with into the well in the centre of the rim. I just used to leave it where it was and have a great stretching match, with added swear words.
I did pop into the garage yesterday, to check they had stayed up, as I have pinched a few inner tubes in my time. ;)
Post by: Yoshi823 on October 18, 2017, 08:41:53 PM
https://www.vintagetyres.com/shop/en/tyres/dunlop-k82-universal-287
https://www.vintagetyres.com/shop/en/tyres/dunlop-k82-universal-286
Tyres are easy to change with the right equipment. I do them all the time on my sport bikes as well as my enduro race bike, so long as I have the right tools to hand & lots of tyre soap. They're also easy to balance when using my rig. The equipment has paid for itself after only a few tyre changes.
BTW. Maxxis & CST (Chen Shin Tyres) are the same. I had a CS tyre on the front of my first bike, a CB125s & it was lethal in the wet & only marginally better in the dry, hence my change to Avons very shortly after I first started riding it back in '75.