« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Radial tires  (Read 7207 times)

Offline HCorn

  • ^ Motobrick Curious
  • Posts: 91
Radial tires
« on: November 28, 2011, 02:23:31 PM »
I've read quite a bit about putting the radials on a K75.  I currently have 100/90-18 and 120/90-18 bias Lasertecs installed.  I have a 1986 K with the rear drum brake.

It appears I can go with 110/80-18 radial front.  But I'm not sure what to do about the rear.  If I go the radial route, I want to do radials front and rear.  Does anybody know a radial size to fit the 18" rear?

I'm not interested in swapping wheels.  If I can't just swap tires, I'll probably just try a set of Pirelli Sport Demons or maybe Bridgestones or just another set of Metzelers.
Logged
1986 K75T

Offline BobZ(IL)

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 124
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #1 on: November 28, 2011, 09:24:54 PM »
I've had great results with radial on front, bias ply rear on my K1100LT. Can't believe the improved handling.
Logged
  • Bourbonnais IL
'93 K1100LT
'78 R100S
'05 R1200GS

Offline orforester

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 220
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2011, 12:00:37 PM »
Just got a set of Lasertecs on sale at Bike Bandit, $187 delivered and they give $10 credit and Bike Bandit $ as well.  140/80 on the back.  Too good of a deal to pass up.  Now if I can find a good deal on battery.................and fix the leak in my tank..........
Logged
Bob
1989 K 100 RS se (SOLD)
1985 K 100 RS, now RT
1979 XS 650 Yamaha Street Tracker
2008 R 1200RT

Offline frankenduck

  • Adrninistrator
  • ^ Quintessential Motobricker
  • Posts: 5511
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2011, 12:20:05 PM »
Quote from: orforester on November 30, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
Now if I can find a good deal on battery


Odyssey PC 680 - $102 w/ free shipping: http://sepbatteries.com/pc680-odyssey-battery



Quote
.................and fix the leak in my tank..........

Use one of the "metal" epoxies that is gas resistant.
Logged
Once I had a Collie pup. Dug a hole and covered him up. Now I sit there by the hour. Waiting for a Collie-flower.
New to K bikes? Click here.
K Bike Maintenance & Mods: Click here.
Buy parts here.

Rick G

  • Guest
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2011, 07:13:06 PM »
Quote from: frankenduck on November 30, 2011, 12:20:05 PM
Quote from: orforester on November 30, 2011, 12:00:37 PM
Now if I can find a good deal on battery


Odyssey PC 680 - $102 w/ free shipping: http://sepbatteries.com/pc680-odyssey-battery



Quote
.................and fix the leak in my tank..........

Use one of the "metal" epoxies that is gas resistant.

All 3 of my Ks have been fixed with this epoxy and not one has leaked again in 4 years and is so much cheaper than welding.

Logged

Offline orforester

  • ^ Proficient Motobricker
  • Posts: 220
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2011, 07:35:50 PM »
 So here is the "fix" I started today on the tank leak, good olde JB Weld.  Am thinking about several small thin layers applied over a long period of time.  Looks worse than it really is, but hard to take a picture in a dark tank!  The spots are just reflection of the flash.Hahaa.



Thanks for all the help and contact for battery. 
Logged
Bob
1989 K 100 RS se (SOLD)
1985 K 100 RS, now RT
1979 XS 650 Yamaha Street Tracker
2008 R 1200RT

Offline HCorn

  • ^ Motobrick Curious
  • Posts: 91
Re: Radial tires
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2011, 10:04:22 PM »
That's all great and everything, but what about a rear radial tire for my 86 K75? ;D
Logged
1986 K75T
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »
Tags: