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narrower then stock rear tire

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was looking for new tires and pirelli doesnt make sport demons in the stock 140/90-16 but they make it in a 130/90 how noticeable would this be over stock. any benefits to keeping the stock width tire setup versus narrower and vice versa?
 
i would not go skinnier....

less tire on the road means less grip..
 
I'm not aware of a GS that took a 140. What model are you talking about? For most GS bikes a 130 is pushing it, but acceptable, considering the narrow wheels used during the era.
 
i have a 82 GS850L i know the the rear is definatly 140 and there isnt alot of clearance on the swing arm, but the tires are the old Dunlop Qualifiers like the OE or they are the OE
 
Not sure what model you have but my 82 GSX1100 is fitted with 100-90x 19 front and 130-80x18 rear as standard.
 
so we could say its safe to assume the PO added a wider tire cause every online store lists the 130/90 for a replacement
 
Yes, the PO must have put that tire size on there. The 130/90 is the correct tire size for your bike.
 
alrighty, yeah cause it is awfully close to rubbing the sides of the swing arm
 
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