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1981 GS850G Optimal Tire Size

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I was fortunate when I got my new 81 GS850 with only 5000 miles on it. The gentleman I got it from had just put on new rubber. The current sizes are:

Front - Bridgestone 100/90 - 19 M/C 57V

Rear - Bridgestone 120/80 - 17 M/C 61H

I know the rear tire is undersized, what do you experienced GS operators suggest?
 
I suggest you ride it. You can bump the rear to 130, but a 120 is fine. Especially since it's already paid for.
 
Agreed.
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When you replace the tires, keep the same size on the front, bump the rear to a 130. :D

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Rear should be a 90 series tire, actually.

100/90-19 up front and 130/90-17 out back is correct.


You probably won't die or anything, but save up some pennies and spoon on new shoes pronto. The bike will handle a bit better.
 
Hi,

bwringer said:
Rear should be a 90 series tire, actually.

100/90-19 up front and 130/90-17 out back is correct.
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I concur with Mr. bwringer. :)

Yes, these are the sizes I have been using for years.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
80 series is fine. Won't hurt anything unless you ride on the edge all the time. Ride the bike and wear it out.
 
Hi,

Nessism said:
80 series is fine. Won't hurt anything unless you ride on the edge all the time. Ride the bike and wear it out.
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Sure, no use tossing away good rubber. But next time get the 130/90. ;)


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff
 
Steve said:
So???
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He was booted from here for a reason, you guys that keep relaying stuff from him are just enabling him.

I am sure he feels his own little sense of triumph that he is "still here". :-\\\

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Said he doesn't feel any sense of triumph or enabled, just want's to be helpful.
 
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