tires

Hello, new member I acquired a 1981 XS400H (I believe) and will have access to the bike later this summer when I return home. I am learning as much as possible before then. I have an idea of what needs to be done to get it running. As well as a list of questions Firstly, I plan on stripping...

What are y'all running on your 1981 xs400s? I have mag wheels, Wondering if instead of a 120/90-16 on the back would it be ok to run a 120/80-16? What would I notice (If anything) if I did? Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi folks- I'm rebuilding a 1980 Special... It's a disaster-- no wiring harness, lots of pieces missing, etc... Would love to hear your opinions/recommendations.. It's got spec wheels (18' front + 16" rear). 3.0-18 tire in the front (also spec) but a 100/80-16 in the rear (spec is 120/90-16)...

I have an all original XS360 and I need some help finding tires. If anybody could give me a link, that would be great. Any and all tire types are cool. Thanks!

Hi there, I'm looking to swap my current street-tires to a more dual-purpose tire. There are a lot of fire/logging roads around my area, and I'd like the ability to safely explore them, while still maintaining good traction/mileage on the street (in both rain and shine). My motorcycle is a...

Will ship any part just send me a zip code and I can get a quote. Bike was running when the motor was pulled, all parts should be in working order. What is pictured is what parts I have, the only things not in the photo are the exhaust and carburetor. Name a reasonable price for the part you'd...

What is a good canyon carving tire for the maxim? I would like to go with Avons AM26 but Im unsure they will fit on my maxim(Got michelin commander 2 on there right now, really dislike them, although really good in wet weather) I do like BT45 and Pirelli Sport Demon, but what else is out...

i am looking for a new set of tires(front and back) and i want to go with a wider tire in the front and only slight more wide in the rear on the stock spoke wheels my bike came on. i have no idea where to look online and am a little lost on figuring out how i would go about finding the width. im...

Hey everyone. I'm browsing for new tires for my 1981 XS400. The PO put on the Kenda challenger in the rear (which is pretty much terrible in all weather conditions) and an unmatched cruiser looking front tire. I would love to install a matching set, but apparently they don't exist (18"...

Do the 1980 XS400 Special Wheels need tubes like the regular XS400? Also, what size are the tires for both?

Hey everyone, I searched but couldn't find an answer to my question specifically, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I've got an 81 xs400 with the mag wheels. I've seen several people say they're running shinko 244's. The front tire (3.0-18) I can find fine. However, the recommended rear...

Hey all, So I'm continuing to work on the restore of my '79 XS400. It has spoked 18s front and rear and tire sizes of 3.00-18 front and 3.50-18 rear (the stock tires are still on this bad boy). So, what's my best option for balancing ride performance and tread wear, while keeping a classic...

Anyone have any experience with this particular set of rubber? Having a hard time finding a set of wheels here with the old school sizing/bias wheels. They seemingly come highly recommended though they purportedly don't last too long. Any help is appreciated. Cheers!

I am going to paint my rims, mount new rubber and add some dyna beads for balancing. I've read somewhere that I may need to install new bearings when I am done. Is that true? Is there anything else I will need to replace? I want to make sure I have everything before I start so I can finish it...

I'm looking to throw some sleek looking knobby tires on my 81. Similar to what you see here:http://silodrome.com/yamaha-xs-360/ Anyone know of some good affordable websites where I can find these?

So here's the deal. My tires are weather checked and need to be replaced. I'll be ordering them online and need to know whether to buy tubes or not. Not my bike, but it has the same wheels. I looked on the spokes on mine without finding tube/tubeless labeled. I did, however, notice that...

Hi, I'm a complete newbie to the motorcycle world & bought a 1980 xs400 (2A2) back in October last year...now spring has arrived I am rather hurriedly trying to get the bike back in 1 piece so that I can begin to enjoy life on 2 wheels. Now I am trying to decide which tires to get for the...

Hey everyone I have an 82 seca dohc. It has 18" rims front and back. I kind of want a white wall tire, because it would look killer on my build, but more than anything I care about performance. I have read a few posts about tires, but just want to hear more. I will probably ride this bike...

I finally got the parts together to address my sticky rear brake. I couldn't quite figure out how to get it off, so I pulled the rear wheel. That, apparently, was a good thing. The bearings are very scratchy. The brake piston was cruddy and scratched. I have a new one. I will also replace...

Just wanted to do a poll to see how many of us changed our own tires and how many paid shops to do it. I asked around last summer and most shops charged $40 - $100 (usually around $55) and I thought that was pretty steep - mainly because I used to work at a bicycle shop where it costs $8 labor...