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  • #1

    XS 400 Front Tire

    What size tire is suppose to be on an 81 XS 400? The one on this bike is so over sized that the fender rubs. I think its suppose to have a 3.00-18 on it but can't find that size in anything that I'd ride on. So 400 owners what are you using.

    Thanks
    wingnut
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  • #2
    From what I found from this site:

    1980:
    Front - 3.00-18
    Rear - 3.50-18

    1981:
    Front - 3.00-17
    Rear - 3.50-18

    1981 (xs400 Special):
    Front - 3.00-17
    Rear - 3.50-18

    1981 (xs400SE):
    Front - 3.00-17
    Rear - 120/90-16
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    • #3
      I put a 100/90 18 on my 80 and it seems to fit and work fine.
      Cy

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      TC Spin on Oil Filter Adapter (temp removed)
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      • #4
        1980 xs400 3.00X18

        is what I run and I think is stock - I found tires at a local cycle shop in the catalog - the rear was the hard one to find.

        John
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