News:

This forum is run by RPM and donations from members.

It is the donations of the members that help offset the operating cost of the forum. The secondary benefit of being a contributing member is the ability to save big during RPM Holiday sales. For more information please check out this link: Membership has its privileges 

Thank you for your support of the all mighty FJ.

Main Menu

Front Tire 130/90/16 on 84 FJ?

Started by jscgdunn, January 12, 2012, 07:17:25 PM

Previous topic - Next topic

jscgdunn

Looked thorugh the threads but have not seen my dumb question.  Can I run a 130/90/16 on the front.  Of course it's a good deal!

Just add it a bit:  SlowOldGuy stole my idea for a handle, if you know what I mean.  I do not plan on dragging pegs or bashing fairings...just embarassing $20,000 harleys.
92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots

FJmonkey

On a stock 86' wheel my 120 looks almost too rounded. I almost think a 110 would have a better profile. But a 130, that tire is gonna flop around and the HD guys will be laughing at you trying navigate corners.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side

fj11.5

Have a 120 on my 1100, but im using an 89 front, your 86 have the standard 16" rim , your right a 130 would flop around like sock full of cold custard , look ok sitting still though  (popcorn)
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

jscgdunn

Quote from: fj11.5 on January 12, 2012, 11:04:39 PM
Have a 120 on my 1100, but im using an 89 front, your 86 have the standard 16" rim , your right a 130 would flop around like sock full of cold custard , look ok sitting still though  (popcorn)


Thanks! Sounds like a disaster avoided!
92 FJ1200 2008 ZX14 Forks, wheels, 2008 cbr 600 RR swingarm
92 FJ1200 2009 R1 Swinger, Forks, Wheels, 2013 CBR 1000 Shock
90 FJ 1200 (Son # 2), Stock
89 FJ 1200 Built from parts: (Brother bought it) mostly 92 parts inc. motor
84 FJ 1100 (Son #1), 89 forks wheels, blue spots

fj11.5

better than scratching your bike or yourself just for looks, maybe a front end upgrade would be a better option  (popcorn)
unless you ride bikes, I mean really ride bikes, then you just won't get it

84 Fj1100  effie , with mods
( 88 ) Fj 1200  fairly standard , + blue spots
84 Fj1100 absolutely stock standard, now more stock , fitted with Fj12 twin system , no rusted headers for this felicity jayne

Alf

Avon Azaro 120/80/16 is very good radial tyre to fit in the OE 16 rim

scharding


I'm looking at the same dilemma.......how about a 110/90/16 or a 110/70/16 upfront??

I have an '86.
Steve
Can't wait to go for another ride!

FJmonkey

Quote from: scharding on January 22, 2012, 12:47:45 PM
I'm looking at the same dilemma.......how about a 110/90/16 or a 110/70/16 upfront??
I have an '86.
If I was not upgrading to 17" up front I would consider a 110/70/16 if I can find it in a sticky enough compound. I have my last Avon ST45 on the 16" front right now. I have been happy with the Avons. Once I have the 17" on the 120/70/17 should have the proper profile.

I just searched the web for 110/70/16 tires, scooter tires? On a 1100/1200 cc scooter, weird.
The glass is not half full, it was engineered with a 2X safety factor.

'86 Ambulance - Bent frame, cracked case, due for an overhaul
'89 Stormy Blue - Suits my Dark Side