Vizzinzin
XS650 Member
Hi all, I've got a couple questions about tires & rims as I've found myself a bit confused. I've yet to find a thread about this specifically but if there is one I apologize and please link me! For information I have a 1978 xs650E with standard 3.5/19 tires in the front and 4.25 18's in the back. My understanding is this corresponds to 100/90 19 and 110/90 18. They also both need replacement. Onto the Question.
So I'd essentially like to have the same size front and back rims, lowering the front to an 18 inch rim. While simultaneously putting in dual disc brakes in the front. Purely speculating I'd like to run 100/90 18's and stick with 110/90 18's in the back. My understanding is this would drop the front a little, & lower the bike.
Will this be terribly difficult to do? Also will it hurt my handling, or rather what tire setup will give me optimal handling. I will frankly stick to the stock tire sizes if this is a difficult task, but part of my does want the front to be a little lower for "The look" or better handling. Other things I have read about when doing things like this is do I have to worry about the shocks/forks.
Please be blunt, if this is a waste of time I believe I'll just stick with what I've got and go for those dual disc brakes & swap my tires out. I'll do my best to answer questions but I don't currently have my bike, getting tabs welded on so I can mount my seat from Westonboege! Also going to bed but will reply as soon as possible. Thanks.
So I'd essentially like to have the same size front and back rims, lowering the front to an 18 inch rim. While simultaneously putting in dual disc brakes in the front. Purely speculating I'd like to run 100/90 18's and stick with 110/90 18's in the back. My understanding is this would drop the front a little, & lower the bike.
Will this be terribly difficult to do? Also will it hurt my handling, or rather what tire setup will give me optimal handling. I will frankly stick to the stock tire sizes if this is a difficult task, but part of my does want the front to be a little lower for "The look" or better handling. Other things I have read about when doing things like this is do I have to worry about the shocks/forks.
Please be blunt, if this is a waste of time I believe I'll just stick with what I've got and go for those dual disc brakes & swap my tires out. I'll do my best to answer questions but I don't currently have my bike, getting tabs welded on so I can mount my seat from Westonboege! Also going to bed but will reply as soon as possible. Thanks.