Largest Tire size for stock GS750E wheel and swingarm??

[mriddle]

Yes. The sidewall was way too pinched leading to schitty handling and less contact patch when stood up.

Think on a wider 1150 rim, a 140 would there be a benefit or still best to stay stock all around ?

I have read that it was, and I have a tire mounted, just wearing out the 130 on the stock rim before I try and swap the 1150 rim on the 1983 GS750ES.

[hjfisk]

I have run 130/90/17 on my 750e since the very first tire change back in 83 and have never felt or had any adverse effects from it, and I run a 100/90/16 front . I would like to try some radial tires on it but have not come up with a set in the correct size yet.

[Nessism]

When its time for new rubber I'm getting a 120 rear. If you like riding spirited and enjoy turning safely... just mho.

Your bike has a narrower wheel than the 3rd generation 750. A 120 is doable, but should be considered the max.

[GateKeeper]

Well, right now I have on the front 100/90/16 and rear is 120/80/17

stock as per the manual show to be

100/90/16 front and 120/90/17 for the rear

was considering the following

Pirelli Sport Demon
110/90/16 front and 130/80/17 rear

Avon road Rider in the same as above

or

Bridgestone BT45 Sport Touring
100/90/16 front and 130/80/17 in the rear

with tax and shipped to my door price is 254 then 242 and last ones 250 for the pair

if memory serves me right it was not much cheaper for the stock size....

[DannyMotor]

Your bike has a narrower wheel than the 3rd generation 750. A 120 is doable, but should be considered the max.

I'm running 79 750L cast rims... they have 130s mounted on them right now... So I'm sure Ill be fine.

[DannyMotor]

Well, right now I have on the front 100/90/16 and rear is 120/80/17

stock as per the manual show to be

100/90/16 front and 120/90/17 for the rear

was considering the following

Pirelli Sport Demon
110/90/16 front and 130/80/17 rear

Avon road Rider in the same as above

or

Bridgestone BT45 Sport Touring
100/90/16 front and 130/80/17 in the rear

with tax and shipped to my door price is 250 then 242 and last ones 250 for the pair

if memory serves me right it was not much cheaper for the stock size....

Go with sport demons or Conti gos if you can find the sizes.

[GateKeeper]

no Conti available in the size's required