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Largest Tire size for stock GS750E wheel and swingarm??

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I get what your saying......so one small question....why is it worthwhile then putting on a gixer front end and rear end and rims and phat tires on these bikes as a whole package

for looks only ? or does it make the bike better ?

I don't know, so I am seriously asking

but going one size up is not good

I will learn something new today for sure.....

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Wizard said:
We keep wasting bandwidth on this subject.
If you want Looks, over Handling and Safety, buy a Harley.:D
A wider tire on the rear actually pushes harder on your front tire in a fast lean (think about the geometry, if you can :confused:). You'll get a tank slapper.:eek:
Then you'll have to add a steering damper to help (not fix) the problem you created.
If anything, you should consider a narrower tire for rear.
Modern sport bikes are engineered for wide tires, a 83 GS 750 is not.
A narrower tire is actually cheaper.
Modern tires are pretty sticky.
Note: Its not that Harleys' aren't safe, you just don't push them in corners like a Sport Bike.
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mriddle said:
Was your 140 on the stock rim Billy ?
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My 750 had a 140/80 on a stock rim when I bought it. That is the profile my manual offered as an alternative.....

It was worn out so obviously been ridden that way. I didn't ride it more than a block myself..

The Brake Torque arm had been crushed to provide clearance & it had no chain guard on it so it obviously isn't a straight fit (at least on this one). I think it was a Mettzler but I can't be sure..
 
If you are a talented enough rider to get to where the stock tires/wheels are not adequate, there would be some performance to be gained by beefing up the frame, going with a more rigid swing arm, bigger wheels and modern tires, suspension and brakes...

The bike will be a little better if you know what you are doing.

Will it be anywhere near a modern sport bike? No.

Bolting on a few parts here and there won't help much, except for better shocks and brakes. Fat tires on skinny wheels is detrimental.
 
Fat tires on skinny wheels is detrimental.
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and may I add potentially very dangerous. The sidewalls can flex overmuch in certain attitudes and can pop off the rim or overheat and blow out or start shedding tread. Best to stick to the appropriate size for the rim.

Phat may be the look but lets keeping it on the ladies :)

Be safe folks.
Spyug
 
I guess you Can't imagine the geometry:confused:, let me try,,..
If you ride a High Performance bicycle, with 110psi skinny (less than 1" wide) tires, the energy/weight goes right down the middle of the frame, right down the middle of the of the tire, into the ground..
The rear wheel will ride exactly down the same track as the front wheel. Perfect.:)
Now imagine you are riding down Rodeo Drive, slipping first gear, with boom box blasting objectionable rap, on a bike that has a 24" wide rear tire and a 12" wide front tire (maybe that's not just imagining for some,,..).
If you go around a corner, the front tire will ride on the tire edge - 6 inches offset from center, and the rear tire will ride 12" off center.
Can you see the Geometry issues? What a mess. The rear tire point of contact is actually pushing the front tire sideways to some extent. The front tire already has issues scrubbing sideways to turn the bike, without the rear tire making it worse.
If you want Phunky looks, you own the wrong bike.
If you wanna experiment and build some abomination, get Ruphus over with a few cases of Shlitz and give'r with the wrenches. Just don't try to Sport Ride it, without first putting me in your Will.
 
Do you think the OP is still reading thsi thread, or you guys just chatting amongst yourselves?
 
When its time for new rubber I'm getting a 120 rear. If you like riding spirited and enjoy turning safely... just mho.
 
Billy Ricks said:
Yes. The sidewall was way too pinched leading to schitty handling and less contact patch when stood up.
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Think on a wider 1150 rim, a 140 would there be a benefit or still best to stay stock all around ?

I have read that it was, and I have a tire mounted, just wearing out the 130 on the stock rim before I try and swap the 1150 rim on the 1983 GS750ES.
 
I have run 130/90/17 on my 750e since the very first tire change back in 83 and have never felt or had any adverse effects from it, and I run a 100/90/16 front . I would like to try some radial tires on it but have not come up with a set in the correct size yet.
 
DannyMotor said:
When its time for new rubber I'm getting a 120 rear. If you like riding spirited and enjoy turning safely... just mho.
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Your bike has a narrower wheel than the 3rd generation 750. A 120 is doable, but should be considered the max.
 
Well, right now I have on the front 100/90/16 and rear is 120/80/17

stock as per the manual show to be

100/90/16 front and 120/90/17 for the rear

was considering the following

Pirelli Sport Demon
110/90/16 front and 130/80/17 rear

Avon road Rider in the same as above

or

Bridgestone BT45 Sport Touring
100/90/16 front and 130/80/17 in the rear

with tax and shipped to my door price is 254 then 242 and last ones 250 for the pair

if memory serves me right it was not much cheaper for the stock size....
 
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Nessism said:
Your bike has a narrower wheel than the 3rd generation 750. A 120 is doable, but should be considered the max.
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I'm running 79 750L cast rims... they have 130s mounted on them right now... So I'm sure Ill be fine.
 
GateKeeper said:
Well, right now I have on the front 100/90/16 and rear is 120/80/17

stock as per the manual show to be

100/90/16 front and 120/90/17 for the rear

was considering the following

Pirelli Sport Demon
110/90/16 front and 130/80/17 rear

Avon road Rider in the same as above

or

Bridgestone BT45 Sport Touring
100/90/16 front and 130/80/17 in the rear

with tax and shipped to my door price is 250 then 242 and last ones 250 for the pair

if memory serves me right it was not much cheaper for the stock size....
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Go with sport demons or Conti gos if you can find the sizes.
 
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