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Hey guys, just bought a retired street/strip 81 gs1100e. I will be using this bike for smaller 30min rides, it needs 2 tires, ill be putting a 100/90/19 on the front but the back tire has a odd size, currently mounted is a 140/70/17. I see that shinko has great cheap tire packages on ebay but do not run this size. Can I comfortably put a 130/90/17 on the rear instead of using the size that is on there now? and which shikos are stickier the 777 or the 230's. Thanks guys!
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Last edited by Guest; 04-01-2013, 12:27 AM. -
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Yes, you can run that size.
BTW, lots of tire threads in the archives.Ed
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Yes, in fact 130/90-17 is the correct size, unless the rear rim has been widened or replaced with a wider wheel.
The bike will feel a lot better with the right rubber on there.1983 GS850G, Cosmos Blue.
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The original sizing on the rear tire was actually 4.50 x 17. This converts to 120/90-17. A 130/90 will fit just fine, as I've been running them on my 1100E for over 25 years.Comment
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