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  • #16
    Originally posted by Mr.Bill View Post
    - - - - With the rear wheel being 16" on my special, and looking around for a 130/70-16 tire. Almost every place refers to this as a front tire ?
    Is there a difference ? Or basically as this is an older bike 130 was the standard of the day for the rear.
    Hi Mr Bill,
    it ain't just the size, typically a front tire will have a more rounded profile and a tread pattern designed to grip while leaned over and while braking. A rear tire will have a flatter profile and a tread designed to grip while accelerating.
    Back when bikes had the same size rims front & back Dunlop & Avon made interrupted rib fronts & block tread rears. Michelin made the same tire that went on one way on the front & the other way on the back.
    Fred Hill, S'toon
    XS11SG with Spirit of America sidecar
    "The Flying Pumpkin"

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    • #17
      Fred...those boots are SALTY I cant remember spending THAT much on a pair of boots....wait...yes i do!!!



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      • #18
        damn..first one didnt post....here it is...


        '81H (my first XS ) "Grey Ghost"
        Stock Pilots/ 110 mains (to change)
        4:1 Jardine w/ headerwrap
        Windjammer(wiring issues)
        SonyMarine unit for Ipod/Polk Speakers
        New paint/brakes to come!!
        ===============
        '80G FrankenBike (parts bike)
        ===============
        '80G to fix "BlackSunshine"
        Stock Pilots/125 mains
        Pod filters; 4:1 Kerker??
        SS Brake lines w/ new M/C's
        LED Brake Lite
        Needs paint....

        It is better to be thought a fool than to open ones mouth and remove all doubt....

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