February 17th, 2022, 06:21 PM | #1 |
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Tire size stores etc
Hey guys I'm going to change the tires on my 250 pretty soon as some know I got it and it had 20 miles on it but it sat for about a decade in a barn and there are little bit of small cracks on the tires but they hold they hold air and everything should I be worried riding it I plan on changing them out soon I was wondering about what the sizes are I've seen some say 17 some say 16 it's a 2000 250 r or ex don't know the difference any input on good places to buy them would be a big help and was wondering if I can widen the back tire? Well lmk what y'all think and have a great night every one and ride safe ✌️
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February 18th, 2022, 11:03 AM | #2 | |
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6 Pcs Set Tire Spoon Lever Iron Tool Set Motorcycle Bike Tire Changer Kits w/Case E-Z Tire Beads Motorcycle Balance Starter Kit, Ceramic 1 oz Front + 2 oz Rear Valve Stem Installer Remover Puller Car Tire Plug Core Repair Tool Set Last futzed with by shspvr; February 19th, 2022 at 01:57 AM. |
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February 18th, 2022, 09:27 PM | #3 |
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Those Shinkos are darn good! Too bad they're not $49 any more like when they 1st came out. I use them on my 2002, but in 17" after my conversion.
Helps to leave tyres out in sun to soften up. I use tyre-warmers for 15-min. Then big C-clamp to break bead off rim. Squirt some soapy water to slide them off & on. Easier than bicycle tyres because you don't have to worry about a tube you might pinch and puncture. |
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February 19th, 2022, 01:41 AM | #4 | |
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February 19th, 2022, 03:15 PM | #5 |
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ahhahah, I'll have to remember that trick, thanks!
I have big C-clamp so I can do everything in pits. That was back in early days. Now I just have 2nd set of wheels. Was really handy last weekend at my 1st time out at Wild Horse Pass. After 2-practice sessions and 1st race, I needed new tyres for 2 more races after lunch due to rough surface. These Alpha 13-SP tyres usually lasts me an entire season of +40 days @ track too! |
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February 22nd, 2022, 05:22 PM | #6 |
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Thanks everyone been thinking about multiple styles I was thinking about putting some off road dirt bike type tires I live down a 2 mile dirt gravel road so grippy tires would be nice anyone ever try them?
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February 22nd, 2022, 05:48 PM | #7 |
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I had some problems finding any kind of selection for 16" tires. Someone here suggested Michelin City Grips (scooter tires as a matter of fact) and I went with them. They have been great.
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February 28th, 2022, 05:03 PM | #8 | |
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October 23rd, 2022, 10:19 AM | #9 |
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I'd like to see a picture of 130's front and rear. Did you use the stock front rim? fender Mods? I wanted to use a 120 but was afraid it would too big for the rim and not fit the forks?. I'm building a 250 scrambler too
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October 23rd, 2022, 11:00 AM | #10 |
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I used the original front wheel. I went with a different fender. You can do 120 and still use the original fender mounts, but 130 gets very tricky.
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December 6th, 2022, 03:43 PM | #11 |
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I didn’t want to make another thread since this talks about tire size but what is required if say you wanted to move to a 17” tire? I assume it would also lower the acceleration and top speed also while reading lower on the speedometer.
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December 6th, 2022, 03:50 PM | #12 | |
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As for top speed and acceleration, that would depend on tire width and aspect ratio. A 17 inch 140/60-17 vs the stock 120/80-16 are near identical sizes. So if you stick to a tire the same size, all should be the same. Just a wider flatter tire. |
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December 7th, 2022, 03:24 AM | #13 |
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Yea there’s a few ways to do it already posted here but I went with the new gen front and rear end. I’m here if you plan on goin down that route.
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December 7th, 2022, 07:03 AM | #14 |
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