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    5.10 17a, just got to looking at this old tire on the Xs, have no idea if they even make these any more.
    1979 xs1100 f
    142 main, 45 pilot, Jardeen crosover 4/2, no air box
    floats @ 25.7

    1979 xs1100 F
    1978 gl 1000 goldwing
    1981 gl 1100 goldwing
    !986 venture royale 1300

    Just an ol long haired country boy, come to town to spend some egg money
    when ya get bucked off, get back on

  • #2
    Originally posted by cowboybob998 View Post
    5.10 17a, just got to looking at this old tire on the Xs, have no idea if they even make these any more.
    that sure is weard! ride safe bob,,slow mo!
    The Belfast Express {1980 xs11oo special/TC fuse box/mikes xs pods/bad boy horn!/mikes green coils/mac 4 into 2 exhaust/ standard bars/vetter fairing c/w ipod CD iphone am/fm radio/tkat fork brace ,,,tuned by tinman
    moemcnally@hotmail.com
    i AM THE KING OF NOTHING

    the people here are great , doesn't matter about the bike really/hamjam ////

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    • #3
      That tire is nearly as old as the bike. They phased the inch sizes out in the late 80s. That would have been a sight oversize for the XS standard; stock was a 4.50H-17...
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      '78E original owner - resto project
      '78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
      '82 XJ rebuild project
      '80SG restified, red SOLD
      '79F parts...
      '81H more parts...

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      '93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
      '86 XL883/1200 Chopper
      '82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
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      Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...

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