16" front tire

[Guest]

HI, On a 1150 - 16" front rim, what tire size and brand should i use ?
was thinking on putting it on a 79 1000E any thoughts ??

[Griffin]

Put a 100/90-16 on it. Do a search, the brand of tire people like around here is widely discussed on a monthly basis.

I wouldn't put it on my 1000E, I don't see any advantage in doing so, and you'll probably have to do some mods to the forks to get it (and the brake calipers) to fit correctly.

[derwood]

stock sizes are 110/90-16 and 120/80-16,
thoughts about putting it on a 1979 1000 ? sounds like a stupid idea as the 16 inch tire has pretty limited availability,
if you are going to all the trouble to change the front wheel size why not consider 17 inch?

[tatu]

HI, On a 1150 - 16" front rim, what tire size and brand should i use ?
was thinking on putting it on a 79 1000E any thoughts ??

The only tyre I found was an avon road rider and it worked just fine on my 1000S, I had to take I think 5mm off each side to move the bearing and discs inwards because the yoke/triple tree is narrower on the 1000 you will have to measure carefully to confirm as it was a long time ago, also I put longer fork tubes in to compensate as it will affect your castor if not, I think they came from a Katana or a GSX I can't remember which. The tyre runs very close to the fender where it bolts to the legs, which you will also have to change.
I don't think it was a stupid conversion at all, the bike had a much better 'planted' and a tighter feel and used to 'tip in' on the bends just lovely. I really preferred the 16" wheel but had to go to a 17" because I couldn't find a spoked "16 rim when I changed.

[tbirdhd]

well derwood , i was given a 16" ,,dont have a 17 , front rim .

[GS1150Pilot]

Dog's bollocks on tatu's bike!

[jwhelan65]

Dunlop GT501's and Pirelli Sport Demons come in 16"

[gsgeezer]

jwhelan65 said: Pirelli Sport Demons come in 16"


I had those on another bike, besides the GS, and they worked pretty well.

Not expensive, either.

[GS1150Pilot]

I have Bridgestones on my 1150 currently.

[derwood]

Well, Tbirdhd, 3 of my bikes have 16 inch front wheels ... I have nothing against them, 1 avon Roadrider 2 Dunlop elite2 , the other is a Michelin radial

The worst tire I had on the 1150 was bt45, followed by spitfire.... Th bt 45 cupped so badly it was replaced at the same time as the rear, as it vibrated badly ( 5000 km)
I tried 110/90 and 120/80 both sizes are fine, don't know why the australians got the wider tires. Lots of manufacturers still make and list a 16 but availability is always an issue
BTW,100/90 is one size narrower than stock on the 1150

[GS1150Pilot]

I like the Bridgestones and have had zero wear or vibe problems.

You may want to consider Shinkos, too, if your budget is limited.

[tbirdhd]

thanks , ill have to do some looking , has anyone used or know anything about the Kenda K671 Cruiser ST ?

[GS1150Pilot]

Does that tire come in 110/90-16 or 120/80-16?

[tbirdhd]

gs1150pilot yes and in 100/90-16. about 60$

[tbirdhd]

or the Shinko SR740 ,,100/80-16 for $ 44.95