1985 GS 450 L tires

[UnbrakableX]

I definitely need a rear tire for my 1985 GS 450 L, and probably could use a front tire as well.

Currently the Rear tire says: 120 / 90 - 16
with the Front being: 100 / 90 - 19

What sizes should I replace these with?

Thanks!
-Ux

[Steve]

Same. ............

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[BassCliff]

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[tkent02]

I definitely need a rear tire for my 1985 GS 450 L, and probably could use a front tire as well.

What's the date code on the front tire?

[bwringer]

What's the date code on the front tire?

You'll probably need carbon dating -- it's probably pre-cambrian, at least neolithic.

I don't know the OP, but I would bet anything that front is pretty ancient. Fronts don't wear like rears do, so you can't just keep riding until the tread is gone. If the front is more than a couple of years old, replacing just the rear is false economy.

Treat yourself to two new tires. You'll love the way the bike feels with fresh sneakers. If you're poor, just spoon on some Shinko 230s. If you're flush, grab a set of Avon RoadRiders.

[UnbrakableX]

So are the tires currently on the bike the stock tire sizes?

The only replacement rear I could find in 120 / 90 - 16 was:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/6097/ITEM/Kenda-K657-Challenger-Rear-Tire.aspx

As for Front tires in 100 / 90 - 19, I found many options. But, if I am forced to get the rear tire listed above, does that mean I should get a matching front tire? (Kenda K657 Challenger)

Thanks

[Nessism]

So are the tires currently on the bike the stock tire sizes?

The only replacement rear I could find in 120 / 90 - 16 was:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/6097/ITEM/Kenda-K657-Challenger-Rear-Tire.aspx

As for Front tires in 100 / 90 - 19, I found many options. But, if I am forced to get the rear tire listed above, does that mean I should get a matching front tire? (Kenda K657 Challenger)

Thanks

I think those Kenda's are fine tires. I've used them before and can't say anything bad although I'm not a peg scraper sort of guy so I don't push things like some others around here.

[UnbrakableX]

Thanks for all the input everyone! I think I'll pick up a pair of Kenda K657's.

[mriddle]

So are the tires currently on the bike the stock tire sizes?

The only replacement rear I could find in 120 / 90 - 16 was:

http://www.motorcycle-superstore.com/3/31/401/6097/ITEM/Kenda-K657-Challenger-Rear-Tire.aspx

As for Front tires in 100 / 90 - 19, I found many options. But, if I am forced to get the rear tire listed above, does that mean I should get a matching front tire? (Kenda K657 Challenger)

Thanks

I think the Avon is available in a 120/80 16.

[mike_of_bbg]

Bike Bandit has a few options in 120/90-16, plus Dennis Kirk has a Bridgestone in that size.

[cowboyup3371]

What does your local store offer? You might find some decent deals there with everything to make it comparable to shopping online.