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yamaguzzi

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Is there any advantage or disadvantage  to mounting a 130 /80 /17 on the rear of a K100rs as opposed to mounting a 130/90/17 on it ?


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yamaguzzi wrote:Is there any advantage or disadvantage  to mounting a 130 /80 /17 on the rear of a K100rs as opposed to mounting a 130/90/17 on it ?
If you're comparing bias-belted tires, an 80 on the rear will stiffen the ride.


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yamaguzzi

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Well, that is ok. You see,I run Avons and I can't get the 90 right now because of this damn covid crap.All the online tire places are sold out.I want to keep a matched set on the bike so I can get the 80 and do that.The front tire is still really good .They are a year and a couple months old so I only need a rear.I can live with a stiff ride .


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Laitch

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yamaguzzi wrote:Well, that is ok. You see,I run Avons . . .
Which Avon?


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yamaguzzi

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Road rider


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92KK 84WW Olaf

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I took to 140/70/17 and very happy using that size, Battlax BT45.

On my K1100LT I have 160/60/18 on the RS wheel and also 140/70/17 on the LT wheel and find the turn in much better on the 140/70/17 LT set up.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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cycleman

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Going from a 90 series to an 80 series will affect gearing and your speedo. Smaller overall diameter. Other than that as long as they will both fit on the same rim dimensions it will work. Not sure if the smaller diameter would cause you any clearance issues on the bike.

    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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Having run 130 and 140 profiles in 70 and 80 on my K100RT over 53,000 miles to be honest you are not going to notice the difference very much. The 70 does have a slightly lower speed rating in BT45 and not sure about the Avons but both are good for the K bikes.


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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cycleman

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A couple of other areas that it likely will impact is seat height and the effort required to get the bike on the center stand.

    

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BobT

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13mm lower at the axle should make about 9mm lower seat. A pocket full of small change would make that much difference.  Very Happy

    

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92KK 84WW Olaf

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cycleman wrote:A couple of other areas that it likely will impact is seat height and the effort required to get the bike on the center stand.
I can vouch for that....


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1992 K100LT 0193214 Bertha Blue 101,000 miles
1984 K100RT 0022575 Brutus Baja Red 578 bought 36,000 now 89,150 miles
1997 K1100LT 0188024 Wotan Mystic Red 689 58,645 now 106,950 miles Deceased.
1983 K100RS 0011157 Fricka 606 Alaska Blue 29,495 miles Damn K Pox Its a Bat outta Hell Now 58,200 miles. 
1996 K1100LT 0233004 Lohengrin Mystic Red 38,000 miles currently 51,800 miles.
1983 K100RS 0004449 Odette R100 colours 58,000 miles. Sprint fairing now 63,390 miles

Past:
1968 Yamaha 80 YG1
1971 Yamaha 125 YAS-1
1968 Honda 125 SS
1970 Honda CD 175
1973 Honda CB500-4
Honda CX 500
    

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