140/90-16 rear tire

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  • Robert Haller
    XStremely XSive
    • Jul 2002
    • 356
    • Atlanta, GA

    #1

    140/90-16 rear tire

    Just wanted to confirm if a 140/90-16 tire fits ok with no problems on the rear (of a 79 Special).
    Robert
    79 SF
  • fusionking
    XStremely XSive
    • Feb 2003
    • 453
    • lake of the ozarks MO

    #2
    I got a 130/90/16 on mine and it's very close. Try it and let us know!
    Garry
    '79 SF "Battle Cat"
    outbackweld@charter.net

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    • Dennyz
      XS-XJ Guru
      • Jul 2002
      • 1151
      • Olympia, Washington

      #3
      On most bikes, a 140 will rub the shaft side of the swingarm. It is possible to add washers to the drive cog unit on the rim, to move the wheel to the right, but this makes the rear tire out of line with the frame.
      DZ
      Vyger, 'F'
      "The Special", 'SF'
      '08 FJR1300

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