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Message started by jbrough7 on 10/23/05 at 18:33:44

Title: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/23/05 at 18:33:44

I'm trying to find a rear tire on ebay for my savage but the size is pretty rare. Will something else fit? There are lots of 140/90-15's out there or will something else do? Thanks a lot, guys and gals in the suzuki clan.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by Kropatchek on 10/24/05 at 05:12:51

On my 1993 the 140/90 fits without any problem.

Greetz
Kropatchek ;D

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/24/05 at 05:52:44

I have one on mine but it initially caused some rubbing on the left side of the tire with the bolts holding the side chrome and saddlebag supports on. Raising the shocks to their highest setting reduced it and removing the saddlebag supports stopped it. I also replaced the bolts with mushroom-head allen bolts to increase the space. Since I've replaced my shocks with longer ones, there is no issue. It all depends on whether you use the saddlebag supports and the weight on the shocks, I'd guess.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 06:23:41

Thanks for the help, guys. I wonder if my big fat rear end is enough to make the new tire rub??

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/24/05 at 09:05:10

200 lbs made mine rub.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by bentwheel on 10/24/05 at 10:32:19

I have a 140/90 15 tire and it required several modifications to fit. One of them is having to ride on the stiffest shock setting which I don't like. Others have no issues with the higher tire, so I think it depends on which brand of tire you end up buying. I replaced a similar sized Metzler which has a flat profile yet a smaller tread area than the Dunlop I installed which had a tread block that molded into the sidewall and had a round profile. Similar sized tires, but different build characteristics leads to a real conundrum when opting for non recommended tires.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by Savage_Rob on 10/24/05 at 10:48:54

Mine is the Dunlop 491 Elite II.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 10:50:33

Interesting points but I wonder if I should really listen to a guy with your moniker!! ;)

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by bentwheel on 10/24/05 at 11:05:35

jbrough7 wrote:

Interesting points but I wonder if I should really listen to a guy with your moniker!! ;)

Ha ha good one. I have been known to ride about on wonky rims.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 11:08:39

I appreciate you havin' a sense of 'umour!! (I was afraid you was gonna come and kick my a_______.!! :o

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by bentwheel on 10/24/05 at 11:16:38

Yeah, you are only 40 miles away. I could come over and bend your wheels. ;D

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Post by Max_Morley on 10/24/05 at 11:24:15

Dunlop k-555 is a good replacement, made for the Honda PC800, as lots of tread depth and made to carry the extra weight of the Pacific Coast sport tourer. It is the correct size so doesn't rub but is a little taller I think. Max

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 11:30:51

I'm just afraid of you running over my legs with one of your funny wheels!

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by bentwheel on 10/24/05 at 11:41:15

Max_Morley wrote:

The k-555 is going to be my next tire. In the 140/80 size the only other I know of is the Metzler ME880 and I feel they are overpriced.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 11:47:26

Kenda makes a 140/80 if you're interested in 20 year old technology...I think they'll even make it specially out of round to fit your rim!! ;D

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by babbalou on 10/24/05 at 13:41:24

I've learned that if you want a whitewall, be prepared for a long wait. :-[ Only Maxxis makes one that fits & I ordered it Oct 17. It comes in thursday, or so they say. After that I'll put on my Harley FLT pipe & finish the seat & if I can figure out my camera's software I'll have pics in November. The Maxxis probably isn't as grippy as the Metzler or Avon Venom but I had to have the whitewall.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 14:10:11

NOW I hear about whitewalls!!!(after i've bought on ebay) What are they worth??

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by babbalou on 10/24/05 at 14:47:10

jbrough7 wrote:

NOW I hear about whitewalls!!!(after i've bought on ebay) What are they worth??

Mine was $101.29 without the tax for the 140/90-15.

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by jbrough7 on 10/24/05 at 14:55:36

Holy crap!

Title: Re: 140/80-15 tires replacement??
Post by saabsaviur on 10/24/05 at 21:58:35

here is a set on ebay starting at 99 ebay #4585005954
my used bike came with a 140/90/15 they badley need replaced im running slicks now should i stay with the 140/90/15 or go with 190/80/15 whats the bigf difference also what is the parts called that connest your clutch cable to your handle the little adjustable screw thing the litttle one was bent i tried straightening it and broke it any help here where? also dimb question the spacer idea ive looked at diagrams and on the top of the carb right?