tire advice

[Kawasaki_rick]

im looking for a sticky tire for a customer. He has a gs1100 with a 140-70-17 tire. He brought me a extended swingarm for it. I know it wont hook with the reg tire. Who makes something for these old bikes? i know he should convert to sportbike wheels but hes on a limited budget. I might be able to go up a few sizes. let me know. thanks.

[Gixx1300R]

im looking for a sticky tire for a customer. He has a gs1100 with a 140-70-17 tire. He brought me a extended swingarm for it. I know it wont hook with the reg tire. Who makes something for these old bikes? i know he should convert to sportbike wheels but hes on a limited budget. I might be able to go up a few sizes. let me know. thanks.

He may have to go to a 160/70/17. Measure the clearances and see if it possible.

[Kawasaki_rick]

Where can i get a 160? also what brand is it? Im sure it would fit.

[Bub]

PM member Marion Ford. He is good with this type of issue, and a stand up guy also.

[Gixx1300R]

Where can i get a 160? also what brand is it? Im sure it would fit.

I can get you Michelin Power One 160s and Michelin 160 slicks. New or Scuffs. If he is on a budget I would suggest scuffs.

[Kawasaki_rick]

pm me a price. ill see if hes game.

[Gixx1300R]

PM sent

[Richie]

im looking for a sticky tire for a customer. He has a gs1100 with a 140-70-17 tire. He brought me a extended swingarm for it. I know it wont hook with the reg tire. Who makes something for these old bikes? i know he should convert to sportbike wheels but hes on a limited budget. I might be able to go up a few sizes. let me know. thanks.

Hi KR
I'm Michelin's vendor for AMA Dragbike. I might bde able to help you.

First I just need a little info about the bike so I can give you the best input.....

what wheel base is the bike
how wide is the wheel...... like a 5.5x17 0r 4.5x17

[Kawasaki_rick]

Looks like we only have a 2.50 rim. its only 4-over. **** i really dont know, it might hook with a reg tire? its a stock bike.

[Richie]

Looks like we only have a 2.50 rim. its only 4-over. **** i really dont know, it might hook with a reg tire? its a stock bike.

So the rear wheel is a 2x5-17?....is the tire off the wheel.if so measure inside to inside of the rim.

If it's a 2.5x 17 aint no way it had a 140-60-17 tire on it.

[Kawasaki_rick]

It has a 140-70-17 on it. ill get tire off tonight.

[Gixx1300R]

GS1100 came with a 4.50/17 rear tire from the factory

[Kawasaki_rick]

Its a stock wheel says 2.50 on it. It auctually measures 2.75 bead to bead. What you guys think?

[Gixx1300R]

a 160 may fit but I'm not sure. Look for 150/70/17 Supermotard tires

[Richie]

OK you going to think this is weird but

you can put a 120-70-17 front tire on that 2.75 wheel
a 120-70-17 fits a 3.5 wheel....

It works .done it.

I got 120-70-17 power one fronts....power races fronts....scuffs these are race compound tires

shoot pm me and i'll send you one for FREE you just pay shipping.
You just let me know if it works.