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i need new rubber on my 79 special, need to know if this tire will clear the swing arms. and if they would be any other issues useing it. here it is: Bridgestone Exedra G073 130/90-16 M/C Motorcycle Tire. are they anyone useing it now. thanks for your help. and i'm gonna shut up now.
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79 xs 1100 spec & 80 xs 1100 g -
I know cywelchjr had put a 130/90-17 on his standard.Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
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#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
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LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
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I have a d404 130/90 on my 78, with a 1/4 inch clearance to the shaft tube/swingarm.'78 E "Stormbringer"
Purrs like a kitten, roars like a lion, runs like a gazelle (being chased by a cheetah).
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The 130/90 size (in both 16" and 17" sizes) is 'stock replacement' for these and will fit with no problems.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'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...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Hey Nathan what are you running are your "E" if it's not 130/90/17Originally posted by natemoen View Post
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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That's the correct replacement size for both models as standard anyways. Had given some thought to going to a Metz880 in 140/80x 17, but haven't yet checked the specs. for shaft clearance.81H Venturer1100 "The Bentley" (on steroids) 97 Yamaha YZ250(age reducer) 92 Honda ST1100 "Twisty"(touring rocket) Age is relative to the number of seconds counted 'airing' out an 85ft. table-top.Comment
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I know that at least some are running 130/70-17 on standards. I know that's what I read somewhere and it's what came on my G when I got it. However what I discovered is that the 70 puts the tire at almost exactly the same diameter as a special (good for acceleration) and make one nervous about how much it leans on the side stand and makes for a pretty large drop off the center stand.
Between the change from 70 to 90 and the FD swap I dropped RPM's by about 1k in 5th gear.Cy
1980 XS1100G (Brutus) w/81H Engine
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Jardine Spaghetti 4-2 exhaust system
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I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Comment
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The maximum width tire you can fit (without swingarm mods) is 5.45" wide, and that's reducing clearance to near-zero. A 130/90 will run about 5.25" wide, give or take a bit. Some have fitted a 140/90-16 Dunlop Elite II rear, but found that if you get the white-letter version the raised letters rub badly.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'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...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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Don't know, could be that is what they are, been a few months since I have even seen them. They are wrapped up in a tarp in the corner. According to the book though, 4.5 h-17 4pr, is more like a 120/90.Originally posted by tinman905 View PostHey Nathan what are you running are your "E" if it's not 130/90/17Nathan
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1978 XS1100E
K&N Filter
#45 pilot Jet, #137.5 Main Jet
OEM Exhaust
ATK Fork Brace
LED Dash lights
Ammeter, Oil Pressure, Oil Temp, and Volt Meters
Green Monster Coils
SS Brake Lines
Vision 550 Auto Tensioner
In any moment of decision the best thing you can do is the right thing, the next best thing is the wrong thing, and the worst thing you can do is nothing.
Theodore RooseveltComment
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thanks everybody, i was thinking it would work but not quite sure. thought i would check before getting it and stuck with it.79 xs 1100 spec & 80 xs 1100 gComment
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I know what ya mean bud I forgot what I had on mine for a few minutes there tooOriginally posted by natemoen View Post
BDF Special
80SG Vetter bagger 1196 Wiseco big bore kit, Mega Cycle Cams, slotted cam gears, ported and flowed head, bronze intake seats, Dyno Jet kit, Dyno coils and Mikes XS air pods, Venture cam chain adjuster,Geezer's regulator, Clutch mod, Mac 4 into 1 with custom built and tuned baffle, Oil cooler,MikesXS emulators mod.
Dyno tuned to 98 hp at the rear wheel.Comment
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You want to be careful using those 'conversion' charts from inch sizes to metric sizes. That will give you a tire that has an equal load rating, but actual size can be way off. The 4.50H-17 OEM tire was 5.25" wide and about 26.5" in diameter, which is actually larger than a current 'metric' 130/90-17...Originally posted by natemoen View PostFast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'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...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone...Comment
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