Would it be pushing it to go from a 100/90 19 to a 110/90 19 on my 1100G? I guess my reason is not very pressing. I was thinking of correcting my speedo by getting a slightly taller tire and can't find anything without also increasing the width by about .4 of an inch.
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110/90 19 front on 1100G?
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Steve
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That might correct the speedo error, but will slow down the handling (gives it a heavier 'feel' when steering) and might be a bit too close to the fender bolts.
I think the stock size on the 850 might have been 90/90, going to a 100/90 cured the speedo error.
The 1100 uses the same drive and speedo, I can't imagine why it would read wrong. :-k
One other thing to consider: is it off by a certain percentage or a fixed amount? If it's off by a percentage, a tire change might help. Mine is off by a certain amount (3-4 mph), no matter what speed I am going. That happened when I got a new speedo and had to adjust the odometer reading. When I put the needle back on, it was not in the right position, so my actual speed is about 3 mph faster that what is showing. I need to open it up again, remove the needle, rotate it by 3 mph and put it back on.
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I think the stock size on the 850 might have been 90/90, going to a 100/90 cured the speedo error.
The 1100 uses the same drive and speedo, I can't imagine why it would read wrong. :-k
One other thing to consider: is it off by a certain percentage or a fixed amount? If it's off by a percentage, a tire change might help. Mine is off by a certain amount (3-4 mph), no matter what speed I am going. That happened when I got a new speedo and had to adjust the odometer reading. When I put the needle back on, it was not in the right position, so my actual speed is about 3 mph faster that what is showing. I need to open it up again, remove the needle, rotate it by 3 mph and put it back on.
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Thanks. I guess it's not really too much trouble to just mentally subtract about 10% (more like about 7%). I checked the speedo with a GPS an found about a 7% error but maybe the GPS wasn't perfectly accurate. It was an old hand-held unit I had zip-tied to the bars (middle area by the ignition switch.)
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IMO, the handling change is more important than correcting a slightly off speedo. If you really want an accurate readout put an electronic bicycle type speedo on the bars.
Mark
I believe the GK came with a 110/90-19 stock (along with beefier 41mm forks and wider wheel). The G and GL came with 100/90-19.
I've tried a 110 on my 850, and it has an immediate, distinct and unpleasant effect on the handling.
I've tried a 110 on my 850, and it has an immediate, distinct and unpleasant effect on the handling.
Steve
GS Whisperer
I just looked at a few parts fiche. Starting in '82 (with the different style wheel), the shafties had 2.15" wheels at the front. All (from 850-1100) had the same 3.50-19 tire.
The '81 850G and 1000G had 1.85" wheels and the same 3.50-19 tire.
OK, not quite the same, the 850 had a 3.50H19, the 1000 had a 3.50V19.
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The '81 850G and 1000G had 1.85" wheels and the same 3.50-19 tire.
OK, not quite the same, the 850 had a 3.50H19, the 1000 had a 3.50V19.
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